Umarda, a newly registered indigenous cattle breed from Maharashtra. Photo Credit: ICAR-NBAGR NEW DELHI: Expanding the list of well-documented and scientifically recognised animal breeds in the country, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has registered 16 more new breeds of indigenous animals including cattle and buffalo, taking the total number of such breeds in India…
A royal arrival! Sir Nils Olav III and Connie are preparing to become parents after laying Edinburgh Zoo’s first king penguin egg in 17 years. (Photo: SWNS) The world’s highest-ranking penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, Baron of Bouvet Island, is set to become a father after his new partner, Connie, laid an egg…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Tempers were flying high moments after Asitha Fernando dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal off the last delivery of the 17th over. It was already an eventful over with three boundaries, concluding dramatically when the bowler had the last laugh as Jaiswal inside-edged the delivery back onto his stumps. Disappointed, the left-hander started walking back…
Today’s Ji Si Day energy encourages quiet observation and strategic planning for all zodiac signs. Pig and Tiger natives should exercise caution in financial and communication matters. Ox and Rooster individuals may find success through discipline and attention to detail. Monkey natives can benefit from smart timing and practical decision-making. Other zodiac signs should focus…
New Delhi: The deadly Kolkata hotel blaze that claimed nine lives has once again put the spotlight on fire safety in Delhi’s hotels, eateries and guesthouses. With combustible interiors, commercial kitchens and complex electrical installations increasing the risk, compliance remains a crucial safeguard against tragedy.However, fire department data highlights significant gaps, including expired certificates, unresolved…
The accused allegedly used forged identity documents, bank statements and PAN cards to obtain passports and facilitate illegal migration to the US and Canada, mainly for people from Gujarat, police said Mumbai: The city crime branch has busted a human trafficking and fake passport racket that allegedly used forged identity documents, bank statements and PAN…
Mobile clipping screenshot of cow in chamber Bengaluru: A cow had a narrow escape after falling into a nearly 10-foot-deep BWSSB chamber left open on busy Food Street in VV Puram late Saturday evening.According to locals, BWSSB had left the chamber open without replacing the cover, posing a danger to commuters and animals. The cow…
Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday demanded that TVK govt provide compensation to farmers whose paddy crops were damaged by rain in delta districts. “Around 2,000 acres of kuruvai paddy crops, ready for harvest, in Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and other delta districts were inundated by heavy rain over the past two days. Govt…
Sita Mullick with her grandson Kolkata: A 60-year-old Free School Street pavement dweller on Saturday unknowingly triggered a political row when asked to move off the pavement by state urban development minister Agnimitra Paul during an anti-encroachment drive, to which she replied she was boiling milk for her grandson.Videos widely circulated on social media showed…
A pregnant woman accused four individuals of repeated rape and forced religious conversion (Representative image) PALANPUR: A 30-year-old pregnant woman has accused three brothers and their uncle of repeatedly raping and assaulting her, blackmailing her with a private video and forcing her to convert to their religion in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, police said on Sunday.Based…
