The rescission orde withdraws the notification issued in July 2023 that permitted river tourism and watersports activities between June and Sep 15 each year Panaji: The captain of ports has rescinded a two-year-old notification that allowed watersports operators to run boats, jet skis and other rides on the state’s inland waters during “fair weather” spells…
Ahmedabad: After a prolonged dry spell, Ahmedabad finally received a light shower on Thursday, recording an average of 2mm of rainfall. While the brief rain brought some respite from the sultry weather, temperatures remained well above normal and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that widespread, sustained rainfall was unlikely in the immediate future.The city…
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday decided to constitute a manifesto committee for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections and announced that its election manifesto would be treated as “a legal document”, with all promises to be implemented in the first cabinet meeting if the party forms the govt.The decision was taken at separate meetings…
A DigiYatra gate at the Pune airport Pune: DigiYatra, India’s biometric airport facilitation platform, will soon begin live trials for international passengers as part of a phased global rollout, as it prepares for expansion to 26 more airports in the current financial year.DigiYatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi told TOIthat the platform, using facial recognition and…
From savings to self-reliance: How SHGs are transforming rural Uttar Pradesh The story of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Uttar Pradesh is one of India’s most inspiring examples of grassroots social and economic transformation. What began as a modest initiative to encourage rural women to save small amounts of money has evolved into a powerful movement…
Young Jaipur shuttlers shine at the North Zone Prime Mini Badminton Championship in Chandigarh by bagging two gold medals Jaipur: Jaipur shuttlers put up an impressive performance at the Yonex-Sunrise North Zone Prime Mini Badminton Championship, held from July 11 to 13 in Chandigarh. By winning two gold medals, they brought glory to Rajasthan.In the…
NEW DELHI: Holding that a person cannot be denied the right to life and dignity upon conviction and that constitutional values are not suspended in prisons, SC Thursday directed states and UTs to formulate a policy within three months for release of prisoners who are of advanced age and/or are terminally ill.Justifying its intervention to…
The issue has become increasingly urgent because Japan’s imperial family has very few male heirs. Japan’s parliament on Friday approved changes to the country’s imperial succession law, introducing measures aimed at preserving the shrinking royal family but stopping short of allowing women to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne despite strong public support for such a change.The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Friday will see the rollout of development projects worth over Rs 24,800 crore, spanning highways, railways, healthcare and education. The itinerary includes the flagging off of India’s first hydrogen-powered train, alongside the inauguration of completed projects and the laying of foundation stones for new…
Here is all you need to know about the Kardashian and Jenner family tree. Dominating the realm of reality TV since 2007, the Kardashian-Jenner family has been a pivotal part of current pop culture. Over the years, all family members have branched out to build their own careers, whether in the limelight or out of…
