New Delhi: The Delhi forest department has floated a tender for anti-termite treatment using lindane, a banned pesticide, at Central Ridge, where it is developing theme-based “special forests”.Experts have raised concerns over the move, noting that the presence of termites is a natural and healthy indicator in forest ecosystems. They warned that the use of…
New Delhi: A B.Sc Nursing graduate has been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police for allegedly duping unemployed youths on the false promise of jobs at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital. Police said the accused used the money to fuel his gambling addiction.The accused, Manish Kumar, had allegedly been on the…
Varanasi: Urban development and energy minister AK Sharma on Monday directed officials to complete public utility works on priority and ensure comprehensive monsoon preparedness to prevent waterlogging in urban areas.Chairing a review meeting of the Urban Development and Energy departments at the Circuit House, Sharma instructed urban local bodies to complete drain cleaning and strengthen…
Chennai: A police constable from Chengalpet has been quietly carrying out an act of compassion, ensuring dignity in death for those abandoned in life.For more than three years, P Karthik, a constable posted at Chengalpet town police station, has personally overseen the cremation of more than 70 unidentified or unclaimed bodies. What began as a…
Thiruparankundram is one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, for devotees For devotees, Thiruparankundram is one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. For politicians, the Thiruparankundram assembly segment has long been a tough battleground, especially for those taking on AIADMK. In the 2026 Assembly election, BJP has sought to go all…
Pune: The Pune police on Sunday sealed four brothels in the Budhwar Peth red-light area where a minor girl from Bangladesh was allegedly held in confinement and forced into prostitution.The survivor, who has since reached adulthood, was rescued in Jan this year by the Faraskhana police. Following the rescue and subsequent investigation, deputy commissioner of…
Each zodiac sign has its own set of traits that help define personalities and set them apart. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has planned for you at the start of the day? Read on to find out if today will be lucky for you. ARIES Today, Aries, you may not feel…
Ponda: After finding that a major part of the Opa river has eroded and has a deep ravine under water near the barrage at the Opa Water Works, the water resources department (WRD) has taken up construction of a retaining wall to prevent further erosion.With regard to the deep ravine formed under the river basin,…
Representational photo of blood donation World Blood Donor Day (June 14)Jaipur: Voluntary blood donors now contribute nearly three-fourths of the blood collected in government-run blood banks in Rajasthan, significantly reducing dependence on patients’ relatives for life-saving transfusions, health department officials said ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.The state collects around nine lakh…
Arpita Patel with her children Ahmedabad: When Riddhi Sharma became a mother, she struggled to find reliable, transparent solutions for everyday infant concerns—dry coughs, colds and blocked noses. An engineer with an IT background, she turned to what her family had long trusted: Ayurveda, herbs and plant-based formulations.That search became BabyOrgano, an Ahmedabad-based kids’ wellness…
