phasing out milk packaged in plastic sachets Chennai: Aavin, the state-owned milk cooperative federation, has informed Madras high court that automatic vending machines (AVMs), with a capacity of 200l each, for retail sale of milk has been installed in Ooty and Kodaikanal on pilot basis for phasing out milk packaged in plastic sachets.The submission was…
Hyderabad: Telangana recorded a 47% surge in narcotics cases over the past three years, even as grave crimes fell, while overall crime rose 7%, according to the state’s half-yearly crime data reviewed by director general of police CV Anand.“The rise in narcotics cases has emerged as a major challenge for the police. Cases increased from…
Gurgaon: A 30-year-old woman died by suicide in Nuh after two youths allegedly blackmailed her.The resident of a village in Punhana subdivision was found dead at her home on Friday. She is survived by two sons and a daughter.The family has alleged that she took the extreme step after being troubled by the “threats”.A case…
Rain lashed Kolkata on Friday afternoon Kolkata: Cloud formation caused by a cyclonic circulation over North Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts triggered intense showers on Friday evening. The Met office has predicted the creation of a low pressure area by Saturday under the influence of this weather system. Kolkata and…
While hearing a bail plea, additional sessions judge J J Pandya issued a notice to a doctor, asking him to explain the certificates Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has stayed a sessions court’s order directing Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) to take action against a doctor for professional misconduct over allegations that he issued false medical certificates…
Chandigarh: The Ambedkar Students’ Forum (ASF) Friday intensified its protest outside the Panjab University vice-chancellor’s office, with two members beginning a hunger strike over the demand for age relaxation for persons with disabilities (PWD) in the PUCSC elections.The protest entered its fourth day, with ASF alleging that despite assurances from university authorities Wednesday that necessary…
Ashta Bhava, Ashta Nritya – Mahabharata’, an artistic production will bring together eight Indian classical dance traditions to interpret eight episodes from the epic Pune: Eight classical dance forms will converge on a single stage in Pune today, as ‘Ashta Bhava, Ashta Nritya – Mahabharata’ brings episodes from the epic to life through as many…
Representative AI -generated image BENGALURU: Ford Business Solutions (FBS) plans to hire around 500 people in India in 2027, mainly in technology and data roles, as the automaker builds specialised capabilities in areas such as AI and connected vehicles while taking a more calibrated approach to overall workforce growth. The India global capability centre (GCC),…
The family of country music icon Dolly Parton, gathered at the Nashville burial site on Friday morning to bid the singer a teary goodbye. Dolly Parton’s family gather for emotional farewell Three days after news broke about the star’s sudden demise, her near and dear ones were spotted arriving at the location early Friday morning….
India’s Captain Shubman Gill with teammates (PTI Photo) India’s World Test Championship hopes have taken a hit after the Colombo Test ended in a draw, with former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth warning that the missed opportunity could have serious consequences for their qualification campaign.India appeared well placed to complete a 2-0 series sweep after taking…
