Mumbai: Bombay high court on Thursday praised BMC for steps taken to tackle indiscriminate dumping of garbage, saying along with “proactive” civic effort it is imperative for the citizens to play their role as well.Senior civic counsel with advocate Rohan Mirpury for BMC listed before Justice Girish Kulkarni-led bench, the initiatives undertaken and a City…
Posters in Tuticorin have named Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as the country’s next prime minister MADURAI: Posters naming Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay as the country’s next prime minister have appeared in parts of TuticorinCarrying images of Vijay, TVK general secretary N Anand and fisheries minister Srinath, the posters were…
The floods have also affected residents of Maharajganj who work in Nepal, disrupting their daily commute. KUSHINAGAR: Flash floods in Nepal have disrupted cross-border trade with India, affecting the movement of goods vehicles to Kathmandu and other parts of the country via Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh, as roads have been damaged and flooded.According to news…
Sanajy Raut on one-year extension for drivers to learn Marathi NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged that the BJP-led Maharashtra government extended by a year the deadline for auto and taxi drivers to learn Marathi as it was “under pressure from Delhi,” referring to the BJP’s central leadership.“The Marathi proficiency…
Sheep grazed on San Miguel Island prior to 1850, but the ranching period expanded greatly when California pioneer George Nidever made his home on the island in 1850. Once, on a remote island battered by fierce winds and surrounded by the Pacific, there existed a peculiar ranching empire. San Miguel Island, now part of California’s…
Vinod Khanna was among the most celebrated stars of Hindi cinema, known not only for his acting prowess but also for his striking screen presence. After making his Bollywood debut in 1968, he initially appeared in several negative roles before establishing himself as one of the leading actors of his generation.Over the years, Khanna delivered…
UP Board pushes APAAR ID creation for Classes 9-12; students can register without it The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has directed schools to facilitate the creation of APAAR IDs for students studying in Classes 9 to 12 and record the IDs in advance registration and examination application forms.The board has set a target…
Ronaldo reportedly broke down in tears after Al-Nassr’s stunning comeback win over Al-Ettifa/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly endured an emotional night despite Al-Nassr completing one of the most remarkable comebacks of their season, with Saudi Arabian media personality Khalid Al-Shanif claiming the Portugal star was “crying intensely” after the 3-2 victory over Al-Ettifaq.The 41-year-old…
In Canada, wood waste from logging and areas affected by wildfires is finding an unexpected fate. A new pilot in the country has begun converting this material into a lightweight, biodegradable wood foam designed to replace products made with plastic foam, according to information released by the University of British Columbia (UBC). While discarded plastic…
Odisha is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places across several states on Saturday, August 29, with Odisha, parts of the Northeast, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh likely to receive significant rain.Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected…
