Shillong: The Meghalaya State Zoo has achieved a conservation milestone with the birth of a stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides), marking the first successful breeding of the species at the zoo.The breeding pair was brought from Aizawl Zoological Park in Mizoram through an animal exchange programme.“The successful birth highlights the species’ adaptation to its new environment…
Jaipur: A recent finance dept circular has triggered concern within the education dept, as it stated that Grade-III teachers (Level 1 and Level 2) will no longer be recognised as state service employees personnel..The June 2 circular states, “…employees of state PSUs, autonomous bodies, local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions are not govt servants. Consequently,…
Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker was arrested in the UK LONDON/DEHRADUN: The Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker intercepted by British armed forces while crossing the English Channel en route from Russia to India has been arrested in the UK and appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions,…
Exploring the enduring wisdom behind a saying about hypocrisy, hardship and human understanding “È facile predicare il digiuno a pancia piena.”Translated into English, the proverb means: “It is easy to preach fasting with a full belly.”At first glance, the saying appears to be about food. Look closer and it reveals a timeless observation about human…
Nani starrer ‘The Paradise’ Uncertainty looms large over the theatrical release of Natural Star Nani’s highly anticipated action drama ‘The Paradise’, as persistent shooting delays put immense pressure on the film’s production timeline. Directed by Srikanth Odela marking a high-stakes reunion with Nani after their blockbuster debut ‘Dasara’, the film was officially locked for a…
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is expected to declare the UP Polytechnic Result 2026 on June 20. Candidates will be able to access their scorecards online using their login credentials. The result will reveal marks, rank and qualifying status, paving the way for the counselling process and subsequent admission to polytechnic institutions…
New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls (AP photo) Henry Nicholls made an instant impact on his return to New Zealand colours, stepping in for the retired Kane Williamson and delivering a composed unbeaten century to push his side into a dominant position against England on day three of the Test at The Oval. By stumps on Friday,…
19 All woman police station New Delhi: Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday inaugurated the capital’s first all-women police station (WPS) in north Delhi’s Subzi Mandi area, a facility dedicated to investigating crimes against women and children.The police station, operational from June 19, has jurisdiction over the entire North district and has subsumed the…
15,000 trees are reportedly already on site Mumbai: Over 75,000 trees have been planned for Coastal Road’s 130-acre gardens, which will create a vast new green lung for Mumbai, said Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani on Friday. She said work on the project has commenced, with a team of landscape architects, ecologists and engineers working…
Bengaluru: Cybercrime police arrested three people for creating and circulating AI-generated objectionable images and videos of actress Rukmini Vasanth on social media.The arrested are Ravikumar, 24, a resident of Chilakamukhi village in Bagalkot, Chandrakanth, 33, of Kamakshipalya and native of Thirthahalli in Shivamogga; Ranjith, 25, of Manjunathnagar.Police said the fabricated images and videos were designed…
