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…
For more than 2,000 years, the Temple of Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile stood as one of ancient Egypt’s most important centres of crocodile worship. Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god associated with the Nile, fertility and royal power, the temple attracted pilgrims who offered mummified crocodiles as sacred votive gifts. Archaeologists…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only JAIPUR: Police in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district have arrested four people for allegedly trafficking a 14-year-old girl and gang-raping her after selling her for Rs 32,000 under the pretext of marriage, officials said on Friday.According to PTI, the arrests were made under the ‘Umang Abhiyan-VII’ anti-human trafficking drive.The accused have…
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is considering appointing a Chief Executive Officer AYODHYA: In a major governance overhaul following the alleged donation embezzlement controversy, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is considering appointing a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to strengthen administrative oversight, with treasurer Govind Dev Giri Maharaj admitting that the absence…
Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of of heavy to very heavy and at times extremely heavy rainfall in central, south Gujarat and Saurashtra.On Saturday, the districts where isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected include Ahmedabad, Anand, Surendranagar, and Rajkot, and districts where isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected include Bhavnagar,…
Emraan Hashmi belongs to that rare league of Hindi film actors who’ve managed to break free from the labels attached to them early on. Even with his famous “serial kisser” image following him around, he’s taken on roles across a wide range of genres over the years. From Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Tigmanshu to Once Upon a…
Navi Mumbai: Environmentalists called for urgent restoration of the neighbouring DPS and TS Chanakya wetlands as hundreds of bird enthusiasts swarmed the narrow stretch at NRI Lake to watch flamingo gatherings, increasing visitor pressure on a single habitat in Navi Mumbai. Greens said visitors arrived from neighbouring cities and NRI Lake emerged as an unofficial…
It’s a good thing that money is flowing in but your heart might be a bit tense. Strange, isn’t it? The Moon can make you feel emotional while Saturn is asking for patience and caution. So even with progress, you may focus on what didn’t go your way.Try not to spoil a useful day by…
Dubai announces three landmark projects after Sheikh Hamdan’s approval / Image – file Dubai has announced a new package of landmark development projects that blend artificial intelligence, Emirati heritage and world-class urban design as the emirate accelerates its ambition to become one of the world’s best places to live, work and visit.The projects, approved by…
The government on Friday imposed a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), as crude oil prices remained elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The revised rates will come into effect from May 16.According to finance ministry notifications,…
