Panaji: Goa achieved seasonal self-sufficiency in several vegetable crops, including okra (bendi), cluster beans, bottle gourd and brinjal, and is now supplying surplus produce to neighbouring Karnataka markets, according to the directorate of agriculture and the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited (GSHCL). The corporation estimates that around 4 to 5 tonnes of vegetables are being…
Varanasi: A couple was killed, while their two children, aged 10 and 12, survived after a speeding trailer rammed into their motorcycle near Mahuli crossing on the Shaktinagar Highway in Mirzapur on Sunday.Police said the children were thrown several metres away by the impact but miraculously escaped, while the couple came under the wheels of…
Gandhinagar: Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the BJP’s victory in the local body elections in Gujarat reflects peoples’ trust in development. He was speaking at an event in Gandhinagar where development projects worth Rs 620 crore of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation were unveiled. Shah reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Gandhinagar into…
Chandigarh: Two persons allegedly died by suicide in separate incidents reported from different parts of the city. No suicide notes were recovered from either spot, police said. The bodies have been kept at the GMSH-16 mortuary for autopsy and inquest proceedings have been initiated.The deceased were identified as Sandeep, a native of Kanpur who had…
Scenes from Pint of Science festival 2025 in Pune Scenes from Pint of Science festival 2025 in Pune Scenes from Pint of Science festival 2025 in Pune Scenes from Pint of Science festival 2025 in Pune Scenes from Pint of Science festival 2025 in Pune Pune: Scientists discussing Mars missions over craft beer… that is…
Folk music & dance add colour to TU campus Guwahati: A lively celebration of music and culture that captured the essence of Bohag and Assam added cheer to the Tezpur University campus at it recently hosted the ‘Bohagi Utsab’.The programme was organised by the Pragati Women’s Association, a non-profit women’s group associated with the university.The…
Lucknow: High drama unfolded in Gomti Nagar on Sunday after a young woman climbed atop a water tank and allegedly threatened to jump, prompting a major rescue operation by police and fire brigade teams.According to police, the woman, a resident of Ayodhya, had married a youth from Lakhimpur in a love marriage and was reportedly…
Jaisalmer: Nawalgarh police station constable Bhimaram Nirmal was killed and the station officer was injured while chasing criminals in Gothda police station area of Nawalgarh sub-division in Jhunjhunu on Sunday.The vehicle of Nawalgarh police team, which was in pursuit of the criminals, was damaged after hitting a tree. Driver constable Bhimaram Nirmal and Nawalgarh station…
NEW DELHI: The President Saturday promulgated an ordinance – Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance 2026 – to increase the strength of apex court judges from 33 to 37 with immediate effect. With this amendment, SC’s strength has now been increased to 38 judges, including CJI.The ordinance will be brought before Lok Sabha and…
Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph are enjoying a solid box office run with ‘Athiradi’. The film has continued to attract audiences despite a dip on its second day. After recovering on Saturday, the film posted another increase on Sunday. According to Sacnilk, ‘Athiradi’ collected Rs 5.60 crore in India net on its fourth day. This…
