Dibrugarh: The forest department on Saturday arrested three people in connection with the hunting of a protected hornbill in the Inthem area under the Margherita East Range of the Digboi Forest Division in Tinsukia district.The case came to light after a video was circulated on social media, purportedly showing a person posing with the dead…
SUNDAY FOR MONDAY. PICS MAILED.Lucknow: In the wake of the recent Aliganj fire that claimed 15 lives, a TOI reality check across key city markets found glaring fire safety lapses in most commercial hubs.Patrakarpuram, Bhootnath, Gadbad Jhala and Mohan market in Aminabad, Sarafa market in Chowk and Nazirabad market were found lacking basic fire safety…
Jaipur/Alwar: Union minister Bhupender Yadav announced Sunday a documentary film on the Sariska tiger reintroduction programme to be made by wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu’s production house, Nalla’s Ark, in collaboration with the Union and Rajasthan govts.The announcement was made at the National Workshop on Tiger Reintroduction in Sariska. The film, to be produced in association…
India ranks number 1 in economic capacity, 74th in workforce readiness: QS NEW DELHI: India has the world’s strongest economic capacity for an AI-driven future and ranks second in digital-skills penetration. Yet, it stands 74th in workforce readiness and 73rd in human capital, exposing a gap between economic momentum and job-ready talent, according to the…
Migrants living in US under temporary protected status should either apply for permanent residency or return to their home countries, Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin has said, following a US supreme court ruling that could lead to major changes in immigration protections.Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Mullin said those affected should either regularise…
Rekha’s controversial forced kiss with Biswajeet was a planned publicity stunt, claims senior journalist (Image credits: Instagram) The controversial kissing scene between Rekha and Biswajeet from the 1969 film Anjana Safar has returned to the spotlight after Biswajeet’s daughter, actress Pallavi Chatterjee, admitted in a recent interview that what happened to Rekha was “definitely wrong.”…
There’s a festive vibe in the air today even though work is being done at the table. The Moon is a great time to enjoy comfort, company and small pleasures and Venus brings a smile to any shared moment. Family plans can be made with a picnic, excursion, restaurant meal or a quick trip to…
New Delhi: A 31-year-old man was critically injured after his motorcycle was allegedly hit by a speeding Audi before it hit another SUV in southwest Delhi’s Vikaspuri Saturday evening. The driver of the car allegedly abandoned his car and absconded after the incident.The injured biker has been identified as Rahul, a resident of Vikas Nagar…
Mumbai: Central Railway (CR) recorded a robust 17% growth in non-fare revenue, earning over Rs 20 crore up to May compared to Rs 17 crore in the corresponding period last year.The growth underlines CR’s sustained push towards asset monetisation and revenue diversification beyond passenger fares, said CR chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila on Sunday.In May alone,…
Fire in factory at Bengaluru Bengaluru: A massive fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing factory in Bommasandra Industrial Area near Hebbagodi Sunday evening, triggering panic and sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. No casualties were reported, though the blaze remained uncontrolled till 9.30pm.Fire and emergency services personnel received information around 5.10pm about…
