Representational image for unsegregated waste Chandigarh: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) for failing to recover Rs 8.4 crore in environmental compensation imposed for violations of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, at Jalandhar’s Wariana dumpsite.A bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Dr Afroz Ahmad…
The injured birds are being taken to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) near Kaziranga for treatment and rehabilitation Jorhat: As many as 62 Asian openbill storks were killed and 68 were injured in a storm that swept through Jorhat on Monday.The storks, locally known as ‘shamukbhonga’, were affected when heavy rain and…
Lakhimpur Kheri is one of the largest districts in Uttar Pradesh in terms of area. It is known for its fertile land, sugarcane fields, forests and the famous Dudhwa National Park. For many years after independence, the district faced problems like poor roads, malaria, weak connectivity and limited development. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the growing partnership between New Delhi and Moscow.While meeting external affairs minister S Jaishankar, Putin said that his visit “underscores the level of relations that has been established between Russia and India for decades.”“Your visit today underscores the level of relations…
In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky was teaching English in Luoyang, China, when a television report about Yin Yuzhen, a woman battling desertification in Inner Mongolia’s Mu Us Sandy Land, moved him deeply. He decided to help and spent about two months raising $5,000 through a US-based charity to support Yin’s tree-planting work. The money…
Quote of the day from Salma Hayek: ‘Take their words, take away the value of the words, they never get to touch you, they are nothing,’ the ‘Frida’ star’s words of wisdom on how things can only hurt you if you let them (Instagram) Salma Hayek is a well-known actress who has conquered both Mexican…
Dhruv Global School, principal Sangeeta Rautji win top honours for innovative education PUNE: Dhruv Global School has marked a significant achievement at the Mimamsa Education Conference held in Pune, which recognises excellence, innovative initiatives and visionary leadership in schools and pre-primary educational institutions.The prestigious conference honoured Dhruv Global School with two distinguished awards.The Mimansa Education…
India vs Argentina Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India enter their final Pool E match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 against Argentina knowing that their semi-final dream depends on both a strong performance and results elsewhere. Their 3-1 defeat to co-hosts Netherlands has left them bottom of the pool with no points…
In the process of striving for our long-term objectives, it may be easy to lose sight of the significance of the tasks at hand. However, James Clerk Maxwell provided a different outlook, stating that even regular work could be associated with an ideal much bigger than the situation itself. He says, “Happy is the man…
Today’s celestial alignments encourage revisiting unfinished personal thoughts and creative projects. Venus entering Chitra Nakshatra signifies a focus on sophisticated design and deliberate enhancement. Tripushkar Yoga emphasizes the power of repetition, making it ideal for consistent practice. Virgo natives can improve structures and presentations, while a systematic approach aids skill development. Revising concepts before discarding…
