NEW DELHI: The new rural employment scheme VB-G RAM G — rolled out from July 1 — has laid significant focus on strengthening water security in villages, allotting 107 of 318 permissible works to the addressing the issue in the employment guarantee framework’s interim list — an initiative that could tackle a El Nino-triggered rain…
A drug peddler, Shanmugam, who smuggled narcotics drugs, was arrested by the Chennai city police from a hideout in Maharashtra and seized methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, MDMA tablets, cannabis, gold jewellery, vehicles and other incriminating materials. The accused was remanded in judicial custody after being brought to Chennai. Chennai: A man who smuggled narcotic drugs was…
MUMBAI: Bombay high court recently quashed an FIR against a man who was booked on his ex-girlfriend’s complaint that he had sexual intercourse with her by making a false promise to marry.Both told HC they had reconciled their differences and are happily married. “This is a case of love between the applicant and the respondent,…
Mangrove forests are usually celebrated for one thing above all else, their ability to lock away planet warming carbon in their tangled roots and waterlogged soil. A new global study suggests that praise has been badly incomplete, and that these same coastal forests are quietly performing another job worth billions of dollars every year, cleaning…
NEW DELHI: The rare hantavirus outbreak reported aboard a cruise ship carrying two Indian crew members has triggered international attention, but Indian health experts and government agencies say there is no immediate concern for the country as sporadic hantavirus cases and evidence of exposure have been reported in India earlier as well.According to information shared…
The Central Selection Board, BTC, has activated the admit card link for Forest Guard and Forester-I candidates. Aspirants shortlisted for the physical assessment stage can now download their hall tickets online and check important details, including examination dates, reporting time, and test centre information. BTC Forest Guard admit card 2026: The Central Selection Board (CSB),…
State finance minister Swapan Dasgupta on Saturday said that an increased tax net and larger compliance will boost the state’s revenue Kolkata: Bengal is aiming for a revenue growth of 18% by the end of the current fiscal. State finance minister Swapan Dasgupta on Saturday said that an increased tax net and larger compliance will…
Bengaluru: Your benne dosa, laddoos, and homemade ghee rice are set to pinch. As households continue to grapple with rising fuel and food costs, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Thursday announced a price hike for its flagship Nandini ghee and butter, effective July 24 (Friday).Under the revised prices, a one-litre pouch of Nandini ghee…
You may wake up feeling slow, Cancer. Restless too. The Moon stirs your inner waters, and Saturn adds a bit of heaviness, so motivation won’t arrive in one clean wave. Still, confidence grows as the day moves. Strange, but true. By afternoon, a bold decision or firm choice pushes you into action.Don’t wait to feel…
‘Maa Inti Bangaaram,’ in its third week of release, continues to pull crowds. The action thriller starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu has enjoyed a steady run at the box office despite new releases vying for screens. While the daily collections have naturally slowed, the film continues to add to its overall total and remains one of…
