The final design of the Tricolour rakhi Kolkata:In a first, Kolkata Police had floated a Rs 5.5 lakh worth tender to procure 50,000 rakhis and one lakh toffees for Rakshabandhan celebrations. The hands used to nabbing criminals will tie the Tricolour rakhis, complete with a KP emblem, on the wrists of people.An exercise that was…
Khazana’s landmark 25th ghazal festival is scheduled for next week. This unique event blends poetry and melodies for a noble cause. Performances will feature renowned artists like Anup Jalota and Hariharan. A special tribute will honor Asha Bhosle and past musical contributors. The festival promises a beautiful celebration of ghazals and compassionate giving. The blending…
US and Canada were reached a deal after having last-minute talks (Canada PM Carney and US President Trump file pics) The United States and Canada reached a last-minute deal on Tuesday to delay President Donald Trump’s planned 50 per cent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, giving the two countries more time to…
A large coprolite of a carnivorous dinosaur found in Harding County, South Dakota, US. Image Credit: Poozeum/Wikipedia Around 540 million years ago, the biological landscape of Earth went through a huge transformation called the Cambrian explosion. During this era, the ancestors of most modern animal groups began to appear, depicting a massive surge in biodiversity….
BENGALURU: Amid mounting backlash following consecutive incidents of trekkers going missing in state forests, the Karnataka forest department on Friday unveiled a detailed standard operating procedure (SoP) to regulate eco-trails, hiking and trekking activities across forest areas. Forest minister Eshwar Khandre cautioned that any trekker found violating these SoPs will be blacklisted and permanently barred…
Varanasi: Varanasi has been ranked sixth in Uttar Pradesh under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), with payments made to 12,744 beneficiaries in the district.District magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the progress of various health department schemes and national health programmes. He directed officials to improve performance and ensure time-bound payments on a priority basis…
11 Maharashtra districts in focus as state pushes (Representative Image) MUMBAI: Maharashtra has identified 11 accident-prone districts for intensive road safety measures under the Centre’s Zero Fatality District (ZFD) programme, signalling a renewed push to reduce road deaths through better enforcement, safer roads, and faster emergency care.The roadmap was presented by the state transport department…
The Silver Jubilee edition of Khazana festival celebrated the ghazal genre. Veterans and young performers shared the stage, honoring its rich legacy. Special tributes were paid to Asha Bhosle and Pankaj Udhas. Stalwarts like Hariharan and Sonu Nigam delivered memorable performances. The event successfully showcased the enduring magic and future of ghazals. It was a…
Noida: Two women from the city were cheated of nearly Rs 64 lakh through a fake online stock trading scam and a ‘customs’ ruse. One was promised a killing on the stock market and the other realised quite late that she had been fooled into becoming a friend with ‘benefits’.Police said a 43-year-old woman from…
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai crime branch team, in coordination with the Panvel taluka police, have arrested 13 bookies for online betting on the IPL-T20 cricket match between the Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans teams after conducting a raid at a farmhouse in Panvel on Friday night.PI (crime) Anand Kamble of Panvel taluka said the…
