A drain in Sector 51 clogged with plastic, horticulture waste, garbage and construction debris Noida: Not cleaned since June last year, drains across the city remain clogged with plastic, horticulture waste, garbage and construction debris, raising fears of waterlogging, traffic disruption, foul odour and disease outbreak.City’s 354-kilometre drainage network comprises 190 major and minor drains….
Mission Rabies is using puppet theatre to teach children how to stay safe around dogs, what to do if bitten, and why vaccinating dogs is critical to eliminating rabies Panaji: For many children, a puppet show means laughter, colourful characters and a welcome break from the classroom monotony. In Goa, these cheerful puppets are delivering…
Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) has established two new institutional centres – the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) and the Virtual Sustainability Centre (vSDC) – with effect from July 1. The two Centres were approved by the institute’s Board of Governors at its 24th meeting on May 12.The CIIE…
Ahmedabad: Self-employed people in Ahmedabad earn more than their counterparts in other major cities in Gujarat. However, they also put in longer hours and still lag behind the national average, according to the Union ministry of statistics and programme implementation’s (MoSPI) latest report, Labour Market Dynamics in Million-plus Cities. The report estimates the average monthly…
One of the accused approached from behind and yanked the gold chain from her neck. The victim attempted to chase the snatcher but lost her balance, falling onto the road and sustaining injuries. Ludhiana: Three armed, motorcycle-borne miscreants brandished a sharp weapon and snatched a gold chain from a woman in Khanna on Tuesday evening….
Panchkula: Police arrested a man accused of murdering a watchman in Sector 11 even as he was already wanted for allegedly killing his brother in Assam. After evading arrest by frequently changing his identity and hideouts across six states, the accused was arrested from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He has been remanded in two days of police…
Pune: The School Education Department on Friday released the second merit list for first year junior vollege (FYJC/Std XI) admissions under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the 2026-27 academic year. In this round, 28,234 students across Pune region were allotted seats.Students who have received allotments must confirm their admission by uploading the required documents…
Surat: A 56-year-old tailor lost his left leg after a BRTS bus driver allegedly shut the door while he was boarding and drove off, dragging him for several metres in the Puna area. The accident on June 26 led to severe crush injuries that required amputation, prompting police to book the driver for negligence.Puna police…
Dimapur: Nagaland got its first Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Dimapur on Friday, easing Aadhaar enrolment, update and correction services for the residents.The centre was inaugurated by adviser to tribal affairs and election H Tovihoto Ayemi at Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, as the special guest.In his inaugural address, Ayemi said Aadhaar is an essential identity document for…
Lucknow: Noorjahan, weighing up to 4kg, Baramasi Balasundari that fruits twice a year, Nehal Pasand that can be eaten both raw and ripe, and colourful hybrids such as Pusa Arunima and Pusa Lalima stole the spotlight at the UP mango festival.The 3-day festival featuring more than 800 varieties of mangoes, India’s favourite summer fruit, began…
