Kolkata: The fourth edition of Poila Baisakh Bird Count ended on Sunday with participants, according to preliminary reports, recording 400+ species during the three-day exercise that started on April 17. In 2024 and 2025, the species count stood at 544 and 523, respectively.The 410 initial checklists are also fewer compared to 775 recorded last year,…
Rescuers had to first remove the muck from the pond before beginning search Ghaziabad: A six-year-old boy chasing a kite drowned in a pond inside a cremation ground in Ankur Vihar, with rescuers battling garbage and sludge in the water before his body could be recovered nearly 24 hours later.The child, Aatif of Buddha Nagar…
Bicholim/Keri: The devotees associated with the worship of Lairai return to nature during their fast leading up to the goddess’ annual jatra. The dhonds, in preparation of participation in rituals, partake in entirely vegetarian fare, made of seasonal veggies and traditional dishes.The fast begins on the Hindu new year of Gudi Padwa, and five days…
Times News NetworkLudhiana: In a disturbing case of alleged mob violence and public humiliation, a group of residents and shopkeepers on Noorwala Road reportedly tied a man to an electricity pole, assaulted him and forcibly shaved his head and one eyebrow using an electric trimmer. The incident was videographed and the clip later circulated widely…
Amritsar: The executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Monday moved to refer the controversial mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana back to the Akal Takht, while also hitting out at the central govt over alleged discrimination against Punjab’s water rights.The decisions followed a high-level meeting where SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami…
Aizawl: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) officials on Monday said the war in West Asia has not caused any shortage of cooking gas or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Mizoram, dismissing rumours and urging people not to worry.Addressing media persons in Aizawl, the officials said some technical snags have emerged while trying to ensure systematic…
Jaipur: Karan Beniwal and Manish Meel struck a brace each as Zinc Football Academy drubbed Rehan Football Club 4-0 in the Rajasthan A Division Football League tournament here on Monday.Three matches of R League A Division Football League, organised under the joint aegis of Rajasthan Football Association and Poornima University, were played on Monday.The first…
NEW DELHI: Nepal’s Balendra Shah-led new govt’s stricter enforcement of customs duty of up to 80% on goods worth over Nepali Rs 100 (Rs 63) bought from Indian markets has cut Nepali footfall in border bazaars from Dharchula to Darjeeling, squeezed Indian traders and made routine purchases costlier for families across Nepal’s border districts. It…
Former streamer and singer D4vd has been officially charged with murder in a very shocking and disturbing case. The news came out on Monday when authorities confirmed that he is facing a capital murder charge. This case has been talked about for months, and finally he has been formally charged. Many people online are surprised…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot on April 20, 2007 and they celebrated their 19th anniversary today. On the occasion, Aishwarya dropped a selfie with Abhishek and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The couple, who are among Bollywood’s most prominent names, got married in an intimate yet grand ceremony at their Mumbai residence. Abhishek…
