Lucknow: To improve residential facilities for Scheduled Caste (SC) students, the state govt has allocated Rs 12.4 crore for the maintenance, repair and upgradation of basic amenities in all 223 govt SC hostels across the state.A govt spokesperson said the funds would be released according to the student strength in each hostel.Under the scheme, hostels…
Colorado politician Joe Anderson suddenly collapsed on Colorado hike and died shortly thereafter. (Photo: Instagram @nypost) Joe Anderson lost consciousness and was not breathing while hiking on the lower slopes of Quandary Peak in Summit County, according to local authorities. Sheriff’s deputies were called at about 6.40am after other hikers had already begun CPR.Deputies and…
Rupee opens 13 paise weak against US dollar Rupee started Monday on a weak note as higher crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed down the currency, while growing expectations of a September US Fed rate hike boosted the dollar. Rupee opened at 95.56 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market, 13…
Arshad Warsi has opened up about a conversation that took place before his marriage to Maria Goretti. The actor recalled advice Jaya Bachchan shared with his wife about the challenges of being married to an actor.Arshad Warsi discussed how an actor’s professional life can affect a relationship. He remembered Jaya Bachchan offering Maria Goretti an…
September 2026 school holidays: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and regional breaks explained. (PTI Photo) September school holidays 2026: Schools across India will observe several festival-linked and regional holidays in September 2026. While some holidays are observed across multiple states, others are linked to local festivals, religious occasions or state-specific commemorative days.The exact holiday schedule can differ…
England’s captain Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root has called on England to enjoy their Test series triumph over Pakistan without letting the celebrations spill into unnecessary controversy.England wrapped up a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a 194-run victory at Lord’s, securing their first multi-match Test series win since 2024. With one game…
Feeling unappreciated is a quiet hurt, as efforts may be overlooked by others. Colossians 3:23 reminds believers their work holds value even without gratitude. God sees sincerity and intention, not just human reactions to deeds. Faith offers a way to keep hearts clean while setting healthy boundaries. This verse encourages integrity and peace, knowing God…
Isolated extremely heavy rain is also likely over Odisha and Chhattisgarh, while several states may see thunderstorms and lightning. NEW DELHI: Heavy to very heavy rain is likely in several parts of the country on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of very heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh, east Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttarakhand.Isolated…
Mumbai recorded its third-lowest August rainfall in ten years after a very wet July. MUMBAI: After experiencing its fourth-wettest July in nearly a decade, Mumbai saw an unusually subdued month, recording its third-lowest Aug rainfall in 10 years.The IMD’s Santacruz observatory (the city’s benchmark) recorded 315.3mm of rainfall between Aug 1 and 30. Only two…
IITH researchers develop app to track urban flooding in real time Hyderabad: Researchers from the civil engineering department of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) have developed an urban flood information system to help city planners mitigate flooding and enable citizens to identify roads and areas to avoid during heavy rainfall.As part of the…
