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Heathrow airport has warned of disruption after flooding caused by a pipe leak restricted access to terminals 2 and 3.Water in the central terminal area means anyone trying to travel to or from either terminal is unable enter by road. Passengers are being advised to travel by rail and tube instead. Access to the terminal car parks is also impeded, leaving passengers with parked cars unable to access them.An airport spokesperson said: “Our teams are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. We apologise for any disruption caused. The leak has been isolated and repairs are ongoing.”The disruption…

India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) KL Rahul’s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India’s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is “fine now” after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during the final session. He had formed a crucial 150-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, helping India take control of the contest.“KL batted really well, was getting cramps everywhere. fine now,” Kotak told reporters after the day’s play.Padikkal shines on Test comebackThe biggest highlight of India’s batting…

Sholinganallur’s Sathyavani Muthu Pond, once reduced to a waterbody choked with invasive weeds, garbage and silt, has been restored by Greater Chennai Corporation and Environmental Foundation of India Chennai: Sholinganallur’s Sathyavani Muthu Pond, once reduced to a waterbody choked with invasive weeds, garbage and silt, has been restored by Greater Chennai Corporation and Environmental Foundation of India (EFI) as part of efforts to revive the city’s urban waterbodies and strengthen the its blue-green infrastructure ahead of the monsoon.The pond, located along the Old Mahabalipuram Road, west of Buckingham Canal, was once a thriving wetland supporting birds, reptiles and fish. Rapid…

TIRUPUR: Prices of innerwear, nightwear, T-shirts and kidswear are set to rise by around 5% across the country as the South India Hosiery Manufacturers Association (SIHMA) has announced a revision citing higher production costs.SIHMA vice-president S Balachandar said Tirupur’s domestic knitwear industry, estimated at around Rs 30,000 crore, produces a wide range of garments including innerwear, T-shirts, track pants, nightwear and kidswear. The sector comprises around 2,500 manufacturing units and provides direct and indirect employment to more than five lakh people.SIHMA has around 750 branded apparel companies as members, including Ramraj, Poomex, Poomer, DSP, Prisma, Prithvi, SKC, Twin Birds, Essdee,…

Mumbai: In his Independence Day speech at Mantralaya on Saturday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that the economic growth rate of the state was 8.8% in the first half of the year and govt was trying to make each district a growth engine, with 13 of the state’s 36 districts meeting this target so far. The state has recently come under criticism from the Opposition regarding the alleged closure of companies which Fadnavis had countered.In a statement aimed at Gen Z, Fadnavis also said that foreign universities are coming to the state through Educity and efforts are being made to…

Lucknow: Four people, including a tractor driver, were killed after a tractor-trolley loaded with bricks overturned on the Lucknow-Sultanpur Highway in Gosainganj early Saturday.The accident took place around 4.45 am near Gangaganj, when the hitch pin connecting the tractor to the trolley reportedly snapped, causing the vehicle to go out of control and crash into a highway barricade before overturning. Three men died on the spot, while a fourth succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to a trauma centre.The deceased were identified as Pitambar Rawat (35), Sandeep Rawat (25), Pawan Rawat (25) and Balram Rawat alias Ram Kishore (20),…

The deceased has been identified as Jetharam Meghwal (35) JAISALMER: A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed after a jeep rammed into his motorcycle following a minor dispute over his cow entering a farm in Prabhupura Medwa village under Bhaniana police station limits of Jaisalmer district on Thursday.The deceased has been identified as Jetharam Meghwal (35), son of Chetanaram, a resident of Prabhupura in Barath Ka Gaon panchayat.According to police, Jetharam’s cow had entered the agricultural field of another villager, also named Jetharam Meghwal, son of Hardanram, on Tuesday.This led to an argument and dispute between the two sides.Family members and…

T’puram: A leaking water pipeline has left a stretch of Convent Road near Vanchiyoor slippery and damaged, causing inconvenience to commuters and raising concerns over road safety. Continuous water leakage has weakened the road surface and led to the formation of potholes, making the stretch particularly risky for two-wheeler riders.Residents and regular commuters said the problem becomes more serious during the night, when the wet surface is difficult to identify, and the damaged portions are less visible.Preetha Nair, a lab technician at a private hospital who regularly uses the road, said the slippery surface could result in accidents, particularly for…

Devdutt Padikkal turned an injury-enforced opportunity into a compelling selection argument on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, producing his maiden Test century and earning rich praise from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar.Devdutt Padikkal after completing his maiden Test century. (PTI)Brought into the XI after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out with a foot injury, Padikkal walked in at No. 3 after Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32. The left-hander announced himself immediately, driving his first delivery for four before settling into an innings that combined assurance in defence with calculated aggression against Sri…

Harmanpreet, right, proved his class yet again as India pocketed three points. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian men’s team couldn’t have asked for a better start to the hockey World Cup after what has been a testing year. Under overcast skies here at the Wagener Stadion, a 3-1 scoreline against Wales in Pool-D on the back of a workmanlike display would have pleased head coach Craig Fulton, who places great emphasis on defensive solidity.Three penalty corner (PC) conversions, two from the stick of skipper Harmanpreet Singh, ensured India capitalised on its dominance. On the country’s 80th Independence day,…