Kolkata: Ahead of the Monday (Aug 31) deadline, Bengal has achieved an estimated 87% compliance in Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC for domestic LPG connections. The LPG dealers said the final figure was likely to be available on Monday only after the oil marketing companies (OMCs) complete the tabulation process.The state has around 2.7 crore domestic LPG…
The restored heritage building will offer various skill-based courses to young women AHMEDABAD: On a winter afternoon in 2020, Spanish architect Manuel M de Las Heras was passing through Ahmedabad’s Raikhad neighbourhood when a century-old govt girls’ high school caught his eye.The elegant vintage facade drew him closer, and what he found was a building…
Patiala: In an unusual burglary that was wrapped up in two hours, an unidentified man broke into four shops near the Dolewal railway crossing in Dhuri town of Punjab‘s Sangrur district, taking a break mid-crime to brew tea and wash his cup, police said.CCTV footage shows the thief calmly opening a refrigerator for milk, cooking…
Lucknow: A 51-year-old man with severe rheumatic mitral valve disease, pulmonary hypertension and a history of stroke recently underwent an endoscopic mitral valve replacement in a private hospital in Lucknow.The patient, Arif Mohammad, a resident of Malihabad, had been suffering from breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations and swelling in his legs. Doctors said the diseased mitral valve…
ndian Army helicopters conducted operational training over Rajasthan’s desert terrain JAISALMER: More than half a dozen combat and attack helicopters of the Indian Army’s Aviation Corps, including the powerful AH-64E Apache indigenous HAL Rudra and others combat attacking helicopters , conducted operational training over the desert terrain of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district near the India-Pakistan international…
Umarda, a newly registered indigenous cattle breed from Maharashtra. Photo Credit: ICAR-NBAGR NEW DELHI: Expanding the list of well-documented and scientifically recognised animal breeds in the country, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has registered 16 more new breeds of indigenous animals including cattle and buffalo, taking the total number of such breeds in India…
A royal arrival! Sir Nils Olav III and Connie are preparing to become parents after laying Edinburgh Zoo’s first king penguin egg in 17 years. (Photo: SWNS) The world’s highest-ranking penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, Baron of Bouvet Island, is set to become a father after his new partner, Connie, laid an egg…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Tempers were flying high moments after Asitha Fernando dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal off the last delivery of the 17th over. It was already an eventful over with three boundaries, concluding dramatically when the bowler had the last laugh as Jaiswal inside-edged the delivery back onto his stumps. Disappointed, the left-hander started walking back…
Today’s Ji Si Day energy encourages quiet observation and strategic planning for all zodiac signs. Pig and Tiger natives should exercise caution in financial and communication matters. Ox and Rooster individuals may find success through discipline and attention to detail. Monkey natives can benefit from smart timing and practical decision-making. Other zodiac signs should focus…
New Delhi: The deadly Kolkata hotel blaze that claimed nine lives has once again put the spotlight on fire safety in Delhi’s hotels, eateries and guesthouses. With combustible interiors, commercial kitchens and complex electrical installations increasing the risk, compliance remains a crucial safeguard against tragedy.However, fire department data highlights significant gaps, including expired certificates, unresolved…
