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The allocation is intended to meet expenses under the scheme during the 2026-27 financial year T’puram: The state govt has sanctioned Rs 14.4 crore for the continuation of Snehasanthwanam, the comprehensive package being implemented for the rehabilitation and welfare of endosulfan victims in Kasaragod.The allocation is intended to meet expenses under the scheme during the 2026-27 financial year. The amount has been provided through the social justice department under the demand for grants included in the state budget for the year, according to a statement issued by the chief minister’s office on Saturday.The statement said the sanction was in keeping…

West Bengal Industry, Commerce and Enterprises Minister Tapas Roy addresses an interactive session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in Kolkata, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Kolkata: The state govt will hold a meeting with industry stakeholders on Aug 11 to discuss the proposed new industrial policy before it is placed before a group of ministers (GoM) and subsequently sent to the state cabinet for approval, state commerce and industries minister Tapas Roy said on Saturday.The govt intends to incorporate the views and suggestions of industry representatives before finalising the policy, he added.Speaking at an…

ICE to soon equip officers with body cameras. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to equip its field officers nationwide with body-worn cameras by the end of September, following growing scrutiny over fatal shootings involving immigration enforcement officers.According to the Associated Press, ICE’s body-camera policy gives the agency broad discretion over the release of footage, requiring videos of shootings and other serious encounters to be made public only when officials determine that doing so is in the agency’s “best interests.”ICE director can delay or block footageUnder the policy, officers are required to activate cameras during routine enforcement activities,…

The championships feature competitions for a number of different games, including video games.But it is the trading card game, or TCG, which captured Oliver and Edward’s attention – a strategy-based game with two players. Since learning to play in 2023, the boys have been no strangers to the world of competitive Pokémon.Oliver won first place in the Junior Trading Card Game division at the Pokémon Europe International Championships in London in February 2025, taking home a prize of $7,000 (about £5,500).For the world championships, the prize money for first place is $50,000 (about £37,000). “I would probably just save it,”…

Former West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has attended their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away from home games at London Stadium.Sullivan resigned from his position as co-chair of West Ham in June after seven women accused him of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour, allegations he categorically denies.West Ham are in the opening round of the EFL Cup for the first time in 15 years following last season’s relegation from the Premier League.The match against Portsmouth is the first the club have played since the allegations against Sullivan were reported.A joint investigation by BBC…

SCORPIO Weekly Horoscope – Transformation, Courage, and Strategic Action Bring Powerful Results (AI Image) The week begins with a slightly uneven sky, Scorpio. Monday asks for caution in movement, travel, and practical tasks. Drive carefully, watch your steps, and don’t work in a hurry just to save a few minutes. Unnecessary tension can rise from small things if you let your mind chew on them too long. There may even be a piece of disappointing news or a conversation that leaves you feeling flat. Don’t make the day heavier by entering useless debates. Some storms pass faster when you stop…

Image credits: Vedika Jain At the end of a school year, textbooks often become yesterday’s material. They are pushed into cupboards, passed on to younger siblings, or sold with other things no longer needed.For another student, however, that same book may be something they cannot easily afford.That contrast is what led Vedika Jain to start thinking about the gap in access to schoolbooks. Now 16 and a Grade 11 student at GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj, she had grown up with easy access to books. As she interacted with students from government schools, she began to understand that the…

Srinagar, Aug 7: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level meeting of all the concerned Administrative Secretaries; Divisional Commissioners, DCs and HoDs to review the preparations and departmental action plan for the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga-2026’ campaign, being organised in conjunction with the third phase of the 150 Years of Vande Mataram commemorative celebrations.The meeting reviewed the responsibilities assigned to different departments and the logistical arrangements prepared by the Department of Culture, the nodal department, for smooth implementation of the campaign across all 20 districts of J&K from August 9 to August 17, 2026.Dulloo directed the Divisional Commissioners and…

Water-resistant watches for men: 5 Picks to consider for everyday wear (Pexels)Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led commerce content. She covers everything from seasonal must-haves and wardrobe essentials to brand reviews and styling edits that make everyday dressing easier and more exciting.She began her writing journey in 2020, but her love for fashion started long before that. Over the years, she has interned with Times Internet and Desi Martini, and worked with Pinkvilla and Schbang, building…

A packet of meat can look fresh on the supermarket shelf even while bacteria are already multiplying inside. By the time a spoiled smell, discolouration or slimy texture becomes obvious, indicating that the meat has gone stale, the food may no longer be safe to eat.To find a solution to this, researchers at Kyushu University in Japan are working on a packaging material that could give consumers an earlier warning. Their new “smart” hydrogel film changes colour as meat begins to spoil, shifting from purple-red to yellow-green. The flexible material can also repair small cuts in its surface, potentially helping…