The researchers at the Shapotou Desert Experimental Research Station in China have developed a revolutionary approach for reversing desertification and converting barren, shifting sand into productive land within only 10 months. Using cyanobacteria, which are specialised, photosynthetic microorganisms, the researchers have created biological soil crusts that form a living layer on the surface of the…
Today, the interplay of your beliefs, daily habits, and practical decisions shapes your journey. While you tackle your responsibilities with diligence, the laughter of children fills your spirit unexpectedly. In matters of the heart, you may find a refreshing wave of affection, strengthening your bonds. The day leans toward faith, routine, and good sense. You…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday visited the Fire Service Management Academy (FSMA) in Rohini to review operational readiness, training standards and enforcement gaps in the Delhi Fire Service.During the visit, LG reviewed training modules and witnessed live demonstrations of firefighting and rescue operations, including the use of specialised equipment such…
Mumbai: Supreme Court has rejected a last-minute petition by the state govt to cancel the April 26 Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) elections. The state sought to avert the polls on a committee’s recommendation to eliminate elected positions within the council.Currently, the council comprises nine members nominated by govt and nine representatives elected by doctors. Last…
Bengaluru: Nearly seven years after its construction began, the 10-storey ‘Q-block’ of the state-run Victoria Hospital will be inaugurated on May 2. The facility will add 629 beds to the hospital’s current capacity of 1,000.Victoria Hospital is one of the most visited public health facilities in Karnataka, with an outpatient department (OPD) footfall of 700-1,000…
Chennai: India’s carbon emissions have, for once, paused. In 2025, the country’s carbon dioxide output edged down, breaking a decades-long trend of steady increases. This is also the first time on record that emissions have fallen during normal economic conditions. Previous declines were seen only during exceptional disruptions, such as the 2020 pandemic and the…
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Kolkata: Participation of women candidates in the Bengal assembly election has risen, with 385 women in the fray this time against 240 in 2021, according to reports compiled by the Association for Democratic Rights (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch (WBEW). Trinamool led among major parties with 55 woman candidates, followed by Congress with 44.The…
Since Friday, over 500 FTL cylinders have been distributed in the industrial areas during the camps Noida: The district administration has started camps to free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders to factory workers and migrant labourers, amid concerns over supply gaps and black marketing of “chotu” cylinders.Officials said the camps are being held in coordination with…
Panaji: A four-year-old doberman afflicted by maggot-infested wounds was rescued from a trench near the Fatorda stadium. Locals said the animal had been trapped there for close to eight days.A distress call was received by the executive secretary of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, South Goa, Virginia Simoes, who rushed to…
