Panel to examine if narrower Aravali definition could expand mining areas Gurgaon: The composition of the high-powered committee (HPC) to which Supreme Court has given the task of defining Aravali Hills and Ranges was met with caution by environmentalists, two of whom are also petitioners in the case.They wondered how a committee led by a…
Kolkata: In a paper published in the international journal Nature Communications, a team of scientists from the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, that operates under the department of atomic energy, discovered a tiny protein inside liver cells called TCF19 that acts like a traffic controller for fat. The scientists found that when the human…
Panaji: Goa govt has initiated steps to implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dog management, with authorities set to identify stray dog hotspots across the state and appoint nodal officers to oversee compliance.The measures were discussed at a meeting chaired by the chief secretary on Tuesday and attended by senior officials from various departments….
Ahmedabad: On Tuesday, the estate department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) carried out demolitions of structures blocking a 30-metre-wide road to Nana Chiloda village in Sardarnagar ward. Additionally, structures along a 45-metre-wide stretch from Sutar Factory to Galaxy Crossroads in Naroda, and on a 7.5-metre-wide road near Unnati Nagar Estate, were also removed. In…
Move prompted by complaints from motorists Panchkula: Acting on complaints from motorists, Panchkula police will withdraw all special police officers (SPOs) and home guards from the traffic wing, commissioner Pankaj Nain announced Tuesday.The decision follows a review of enforcement practices and conduct of personnel after feedback from commuters travelling through the city from neighbouring states….
Dr Ashish Baviskar performing the robotic‑assisted minimally invasive mitral valve replacement Pune: A 46-year-old woman, who suffered from rheumatic heart disease, has got a new lease of life after undergoing a robotic-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve replacement. Treating doctors said she was able to walk, cycle and perform light exercises, just three days after the…
Shillong: In the wake of the circulation of “fake news” regarding LPG shortage, the office of the deputy commissioner (supply), East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, has advised people against ‘panic buying’ of fuel and LPG cylinders.An official statement issued on Tuesday informed residents that “contrary to rumours and fake news” circulating on social media concerning…
TNNLucknow: As many as 2,253 candidates qualified in the written examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) for 624 posts of lecturers across 18 subjects.The results of the examination, in which over 1.92 lakh candidates appeared on May 9 and 10, were declared by UPESSC chairperson Prashant Kumar. The shortlisted candidates…
Jojari River near Jodhpur Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) has decided to collect and test water samples from the flow areas of the Bandi, Jojari and Luni rivers, while accumulated sludge in the Jojari River will be scientifically disposed off as part of measures to address pollution concerns.The decision was taken during…
NEW DELHI: The tendering process behind CBSE’s massive on-screen marking (OSM) project has come under sharper scrutiny after procurement records showed that Hyderabad-based Coempt Eduteck Pvt Ltd narrowly edged past Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the technical evaluation before securing a decisive advantage through a sharply lower financial bid.The scoring pattern has triggered questions among…
