Bengaluru: With asphalt resurfacing work on Dr Sri Shivakumara Swamiji Flyover (Peenya flyover) under way, vehicles entering the city from Tumakuru direction won’t be allowed on the flyover from 10pm to 5am till Aug 5. The flyover will be open as usual for vehicles going out of the city.Traffic police said on Saturdays and Sundays,…
Chennai’s urban area is said to have at least 15 frog species, and yet no proper studies have been done on these creatures, their role in the ecosystem or the threats they face In 1981, American biologist Paul Ehrlich proposed the ‘rivet-popper’ hypothesis, likening species in an ecosystem to the thousands of rivets that hold…
HC orders immediate removal of HYDRAA chief Ranganath Hyderabad: Expressing outrage over “rampant and systematic defiance of court orders repeatedly” by Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and its commissioner AV Ranganath, Telangana high court on Monday directed the state govt to immediately relieve him from the post. Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti also…
Residents said garbage remains uncleared for days along roads and empty plots Residents said garbage remains uncleared for days along roads and empty plots Residents said garbage remains uncleared for days along roads and empty plots Residents said garbage remains uncleared for days along roads and empty plots Residents said garbage remains uncleared for days…
Kolkata: Plans are being finalised to set up a gaushala, or cowshed, inside Kolkata’s Lok Bhavan, formerly known as Raj Bhavan, marking the first such facility within the historic Governor’s residence in the city.Built in 1803 during the Company rule in India, it became the official residence of the Viceroy of India in 1858 after…
The seed balls have native plant seeds such as kokum, jamun, cashew, jackfruit, drumsticks, cotton, guava, lemon, papaya and others Panaji: A group of students of Govt College, Sanquelim, have prepared over 5,000 seed bombs of native plant species to help revive barren lands in Goa. The college has already begun distributing the seed bombs…
Asian Games symbol and mascot Gandhinagar: From shooting and swimming to table tennis and athletics, nine sportspersons from Gujarat are set to compete at the Asian Games in Japan this year. This will be Gujarat’s largest contingent at the Asian Games. The 2026 Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya from Sep 19 to Oct 4.Gujarat’s…
Pathankot: Security was tightened across Pathankot on Monday after threatening emails claiming planned IED blasts at the municipal corporation (MC) office, a school and other sensitive installations prompted police to launch extensive searches.The emails, received at three locations in the district, triggered precautionary checks. No suspicious object or explosive material was found.SSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon…
Pune: 17 members of two criminal gangs have been boked by Pune Rural police under the provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).Police said the gangs were operating in Rajgad and Shirur and were involved in serious offences such as murder, attempt to murder, abduction, dacoity and illegal possession of firearms. Special…
Guwahati: Singer and music composer Papon on Monday appealed to people across India and abroad to support Assam’s flood-affected population, describing the situation as a humanitarian crisis.Taking to X, the singer urged citizens, organisations and well-wishers to come forward with assistance for those affected. His appeal comes as several districts of the state continue to…
