Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said Sunday the Rs 2,500-crore Upper High Level Canal Project will bring irrigation water to nearly 42,000 hectares of farmland across 338 villages in the tribal-dominated areas.In a statement, Sharma said the project would transform agriculture in parts of the Banswara district and provide…
Pune: Eleven women and three men of Bangladesh were nabbed for staying illegally in India during a late-night operation wherein the Khadak and Faraskhana police raided multiple brothels in the city’s red-light area. Police also rescued a minor girl and boy.Police said the women were forced into prostitution, while the men were their agents. A…
Jaipur: In a major move, Rajasthan Police headquarters (PHQ) has initiated a comprehensive review of police-station staffing to better match manpower with the policing demands of individual stations.For the first time in decades, a committee of senior officials is evaluating police stations, not solely on the basis of their urban or rural classification, but also…
The universe is normally believed to be tranquil; nevertheless, at times, the universe will surprise you in ways you can never have imagined. A black hole was discovered recently by some scientists who were amazed when they observed the hole wake up from its dormant state after sleeping for roughly 100 million years. The consequence…
Ghaziabad: A special Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes court on Monday convicted two brothers from Baghpat and sentenced them to life in prison for killing a neighbour 10 years ago over a delay in repayment of Rs 3,000.In July 2016, Narendra Kumar filed a complaint with the Sihanigate police station, accusing three persons — brothers Umesh Sharma…
Gandhinagar: The state govt has projected that by 2031, 1 lakh persons will be employed at GIFT City, the international fintech hub located in Gandhinagar. At present, 27,000 persons are employed at GIFT City.“Work is progressing at a good pace at GIFT City. At present, 27,000 persons are employed at GIFT City. And going by…
The election is the first parliamentary vote since full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (Reuters photo) Russia’s ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, has taken a strong early lead in the country’s State Duma elections, securing 57.5 per cent of the vote in initial results.The three-day parliamentary election ended on Sunday,…
A 17-acre stretch of coastline on Kauaʻi’s North Shore is now protected for public access and long-term conservation, with philanthropic support from Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg helping fund its ongoing stewardship. Kāhili Beach Preserve, also known locally as Rock Quarry, includes a windswept beach, the mouth of Kīlauea Stream and important riparian areas. The…
Mumbai: The ongoing wet spell has led to the single-biggest jump in water stocks this monsoon in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai.As of 6 am on Tuesday, July 7, the total water stocks stood at 4.2 lakh million litres, or 28.9% of the lakes’ total live storage capacity. Just 24 hours…
Money matters take centre stage today, and in a good way. Venus supports accumulation, while the Moon helps you make sensible choices about what to save, what to invest, and what to leave alone. If you’ve been meaning to sort cash in hand, bank transfers, jewellery, household budgets, or a child’s future fund, do it…
