MUMBAI: A shadow hangs over the Nani Nani Park in Versova, cast not by its leafy canopy but by an impending concrete one. Earlier this month, regulars found notices attached to a scattering of trunks, each bearing a string of alphanumeric codes. It was a roll call of trees marked for felling or transplanting, compiled…
Virat Kohli leads RCB run chase in Bengaluru. (Pic credit: IPL) BENGALURU: The early phase of IPL has largely belonged to emerging talent and young turks. But the midweek fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here was different. It turned out to be a vintage Wednesday. Two experienced exponents of the sport from Royal Challengers…
The beaver (Castor canadensis) has recently been acknowledged for its contribution in terms of carbon sequestration and climate regulation. According to a recent study, “Beavers can convert stream corridors to persistent carbon sinks,” the beaver has been shown to have a considerable impact on carbon sequestration within an ecosystem. Through the construction of dams and…
Ludhiana: The municipal corporation’s plan to seek Water Plus certification under the Swachh Bharat Mission has drawn sharp reactions from residents and activists, who have questioned both the city’s preparedness for the certification and the manner in which public feedback is being sought.With the absence of an e-mail address in the public notice emerging as…
NEW DELHI: An incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on the Pune runway on Friday has temporarily halted operations at the airport. The IAF, has however, clarified that the air crew is safe.In a post on social media platform X, the IAF said, “Pune runway is temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving…
JAIPUR: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has voiced opposition to the state govt’s proposal to transition the Rajasthan Govt Health Scheme (RGHS) to an insurance-based model. The IMA argues that this move could adversely impact essential services such as outpatient care (OPD) and pharmacy, which are crucial components of the RGHS.Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar…
BPCL announces recruitment for 250 junior and associate executive posts in 2026 BPCL recruitment 2026: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna public sector undertaking, has issued notification for junior executive and associate executive recruitment 2026 across multiple technical and administrative departments.Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited will recruit for 250 posts including junior executive, associate executive…
Varanasi: Two police inspectors, including Ubhao police station officer in Ballia district police, were suspended after audio clip of a telephonic conversation went viral on social media, in which, one of them was allegedly heard seeking sexual favours from a rape survivor in exchange for filing a chargesheet against the accused. The rape accused, who…
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, promising Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of households and a one-time Rs 10,000 assistance per household.Announcing the move, Union minister JP Nadda outlined key proposals aimed at financial assistance, safety, and economic empowerment of women. “The…
Surat: Lalgate police booked five persons in connection with the suicide of a 22-year-old woman. Sadiya Khatik had hanged herself on March 23. After her funeral, her father, Rafiq Khatik, filed a complaint against her husband, in-laws and two sisters-in-law for abetting her suicide. According to the FIR, Sadiya married Siddik, the son of his…
