Panaji: The directorate of tribal welfare will soon set up Dharti Aaba Suvidha Kendras (DASKs) in nine tribal-dominated villages across Goa to provide localised support for the development of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities through NGOs.The identified village panchayats are Morpirla, Cotigao, Gaondongrim, Netravalli, Cola, Molcornem, Shristhal, Poinguinnim, and Kirlapal-Dabhal.The directorate has invited applications from registered…
Varanasi: Resident of a village under Sukhpura police station in Ballia district, Ritesh Tiwari (45), was attacked with knife by two motorcycles-borne miscreants on Wednesday.With the knife lodged in his back, Tiwari reached the nearest police outpost and alleged inaction of Sukhpura police. He said he had complained about receiving life threats in a property…
Ahmedabad: After Thursday’s downpour and considering the weather forecast, the Ahmedabad district collector has announced a holiday on Friday for all govt, grant-in-aid and self-financed primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, as well as colleges in the city as well as rural areas.Ahmedabad City DEO Rohit Chaudhary, administrative officer Dr L D Desai and Ahmedabad…
Ludhiana: Residents of Ludhiana got some relief from the hot and humid conditions on Thursday as temperatures remained close to normal levels following recent rainfall.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thundershowers over the next few days, raising hopes of continued respite from the prolonged humid spell.The sky remained cloudy since the morning,…
Panchkula: Deputy commissioner Satpal Sharma Thursday directed all departments to coordinate with the health department, organise special camps and identify eligible beneficiaries to accelerate the preparation of Ayushman Cards under the Ayushman Bharat and Chirayu Haryana schemes.Chairing a review meeting at the mini secretariat, Sharma stressed that no eligible citizen should be deprived of the…
Anna Hazare holds silent protest in Ahilyanagar Pune: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday held a symbolic silent (Maun) protest in Ahilyanagar in support of students agitating over the alleged NEET paper leak, a day after urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate dialogue with protesters and backing the demand for Union education minister…
Lucknow: Researchers at the chemistry department of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) have received an Indian patent for developing an eco-friendly technology to produce primary amines, an important ingredient used to make many life-saving medicines and specialty chemicals.The patented technology, titled “Method for metal-free direct transformation of aryl boronic acid to primary amines” (patent no….
Students protest outside RU main gate Thursday Jaipur: Rajasthan University student representative Shubham Rewar Thursday began an indefinite hunger strike, protesting the alleged lathi-charge on students during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ demonstration in Delhi. Rajasthan University student representative Shubham Rewar began an indefinite hunger strike Rewar started the fast at 5pm after participating in a student…
India’s space sector has witnessed unprecedented momentum with private investment crossing $618.5 million NEW DELHI: India’s space sector has witnessed unprecedented momentum following the landmark reforms, with private investment crossing $618.5 million, 105 authorisations issued to private entities, and a robust regulatory framework being strengthened to safeguard strategic and national security interests while promoting greater…
New evidence was presented in court on Thursday during the preliminary hearing of singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke. Prosecutors called LAPD criminalist Lisa Lahendro to explain the condition of the clothing found with Celeste Rivas’ body. The courtroom also heard more testimony from forensic experts about evidence collected from Burke’s Tesla and…
