On a remote, windswept archipelago far south of New Zealand, a small herd of pigs lived out more than two centuries as one of the world’s most isolated feral populations. Their ancestors were left on the Auckland Islands in 1807, released by sailors as a living food store for any shipwrecked castaways who might one…
Bengaluru: Citizens, activists and walkers have launched a postcard campaign urging govt to scrap the proposed Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road project, which is expected to pass beneath Lalbagh and require over five acres of the garden’s land.The postcards, addressed to chief minister DK Shivakumar, call for no part of Lalbagh to be used for shafts,…
Amritsar: After a gap of 14 years, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday sent a 541-member Sikh jatha to Pakistan to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev, marking the resumption of a pilgrimage that had remained suspended due to differences over the Nanakshahi Calendar.The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and…
With the Moon positioned in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, today calls for a disciplined approach, emphasizing unwavering commitment to long-term goals rather than momentary accolades. Engaging in structured activities and honoring commitments will yield fruitful results. To enhance productivity, it is wise to steer clear of extraneous responsibilities. This period serves as a reminder to prioritize…
Gorakhpur: Unidentified miscreants smashed the rear window of a parked SUV and decamped with a bag containing Rs 5 lakh cash outside a marble showroom near Fatima Hospital in Shahpur on Monday evening. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the area.According to police, Vivek Kumar Nigam of Deoria and Ajit Singh…
Acting on a tip-off, a flying squad of the State Excise Department laid a trap near Gorathan village in the Khambala area of Jawhar taluka. A suspected tempo was intercepted and searched. Palghar: The Palghar State Excise Department has busted an alleged liquor smuggling operation on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, seizing Foreign Liquor and beer worth…
FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam recounts how he called FedEx when his roommate rejected their interview in 1991. Indian-origin Raj Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991 in an entry-level role as an associate analyst. Today, he leads the company with no break in his 35-year service. In a recent podcast with Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell, he recounted…
Gandhinagar: In view of increasing heatwave conditions in the state, the health and family welfare department on Wednesday issued guidelines for citizens asking them to take precautions for rising temperatures.An official statement said all health centres have been instructed to strictly follow the “heat and health” guidelines set by the National Centre for Disease Control…
New Delhi: Barapullah Phase III missed yet another promised opening date last month – its ninth deadline in nine years — but the elevated corridor and Yamuna bridge, delayed nearly a decade, is now entering what could be its final round of checks before being thrown open to traffic.Public Works Department (PWD) has ordered load…
All past works, ongoing projects, live tenders and proposed works are being reviewed Chennai: The state highways department has dissolved its exclusive Chennai Metro wing and transferred its officials to districts after a review found that the wing was no longer required and that several projects executed by it had quality issues and alleged irregularities.Chief…
