HYDERBAD: In a significant shift from the existing system where residents purchase water, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has decided to procure treated wastewater from gated communities, offeringr Rs 50-Rs 100 per tanker.Currently, nearly 200 million litres per day (MLD) of treated water from private sewage treatment plants (STPs) in these…
Did you know that NASA’s tool helps you discover your name hidden in Earth’s landscapes? NASA has released a fascinating online tool that allows people to find their names written in natural landforms, such as coastlines, hills and rivers. This is done by applying data from the Landsat mission (over 50 years of data) and…
Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa was born in Islington, grew up in London, pays taxes and has voted in British elections her entire adult life. None of that was enough to get her back into the country where she was born.The 26-year-old has been stranded abroad since 6 April after being denied boarding on her…
Image used for representational purpose only CHENNAI: As many as 157 candidates fielded by major parties have declared that they have serious criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, crime against women and children, and corruption, pending against them. Even if they win, they are at risk of losing their MLA posts as these offences…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt has stepped up efforts to revive non-operational mines to boost regulated mineral production, curb illegal mining and meet a revenue target of Rs 14,001 crore this financial year—39% higher than last year’s Rs 10,394 crore.“In a recent review, officials were directed to identify dormant mining areas and fast-track their conversion into…
Dhanush earned massive praise at the ‘Kara’ pre-release event. Colleagues like GV Prakash, Mari Selvaraj, and Ishari Ganesh lauded his dedication and powerful performances. They highlighted his professionalism and talent. The film ‘Kara’ is set to release on April 30. The event showcased the deep respect Dhanush commands in the film industry. At the pre-release…
Jalandhar: Objections to Punjab’s new anti-sacrilege law continued to grow on Tuesday, with religious leaders and groups raising concerns over state overreach, lack of consultation and its legal framework.Former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Paramjit Singh Sarna criticised provisions mandating a central digital register of every ‘saroop’ (copy) of the Guru Granth Sahib,…
Conceived in 2022, the project was aimed at plugging critical gaps in drainage infrastructure across these newly developed sectors along the Southern Peripheral Road Gurgaon: Residents of sectors 68 to 75 are unlikely to see relief from chronic waterlogging this monsoon, with the GMDA set to miss its Aug deadline for a key drainage project…
Mumbai: An internship with the Bombay high court chief justice did not cut any ice when a law college student cited it as a reason for low attendance, thus barring him from appearing for exams.The Bombay high court on Friday denied urgent permission to a second-year Pune law college student to appear for the fourth-semester…
KL Rahul poised to overtake MS Dhoni KL Rahul is on the verge of a major milestone in IPL history as he needs just 13 runs in tonight’s clash against Punjab Kings to overtake MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history.Rahul heads into the contest with confidence, having recently played a…
