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An agricultural field damaged by elephants in Tatijharia Hazaribag: Paddy sowing has been severely disrupted in Tatijharia block as a 24-member elephant herd and a lone tusker have damaged houses and crops, forcing farmers to stay away from fields during the peak agricultural season.The herd, moving through the Sijhua-Khaira and Godhia-Mahuatand belts, created havoc in Mahuatand and Khaira on Thursday night. In Mahuatand, elephants damaged the mud house of Parvati Devi, wife of Mahilal Manjhi, leaving the family homeless. Devi sought immediate housing assistance and compensation.In Khaira, the herd damaged Ganpat Mahto’s asbestos-roofed house and caused panic among commuters on…

Malda: A schoolteacher was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle in North Dinajpur’s Islampur on Saturday morning. The 55-year-old Najrul Islam, headmaster of Ramgunj Rajavim Primary School and a neta of the TMC teachers’ cell, was on his way to work on his bike when he was attacked on National Highway 3.Islam was first taken to Islampur Hospital and then referred to North Bengal Medical College & Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries at a Siliguri private hospital.SP Rakesh Singh said the investigation was on and CCTV footage was being examined. Source link

Indian-origin writer and British Future founder Sunder Katwala has been appointed to the board of the National Lottery Community Fund, one of the UK’s major organisations responsible for distributing grants to community groups and charities.Katwala, 52, began the four-year appointment this week. He will work with chair Dame Julia Cleverdon and other board members on the organisation’s strategy, performance and delivery.Who is Sunder Katwala?Katwala is the director of British Future, an independent, non-partisan think tank and charity that focuses on issues including identity, immigration and integration.He is also the author of How to Be a Patriot and has written extensively…

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes has died at the age of 79.Parkes spent 18 years with Wolves between 1960 and 1978 and made 382 appearances after joining the club as a schoolboy.After retiring from playing in 1983, he went on to serve on the committee of Wolves’ former players association and was inducted into the club’s hall of fame in 2023.”It’s a sad day, I’ve had so many calls this morning from former players and friends of Phil just passing on their best wishes and thoughts and prayers to the family,” former team-mate John Richards told BBC Radio WM.”You’ve…

Virgo starts the week on a positive note, balancing work-related successes with personal tranquility. Your desires may edge closer to reality as financial stability improves. However, expect some hiccups midweek with potential travel cancellations and scheduling issues affecting your plans. By Thursday and Friday, stress may rise alongside expenses. Fortunately, Saturday brings renewed clarity and order to your work life, putting you back on track. This week begins with encouraging movement, Virgo. Monday brings a sense that life is getting back into order, especially in your professional sphere. Stress reduces, work feels more manageable, and the right people seem to…

Preity Zinta’s father gave her this one lesson about education For Preity Zinta, education was never simply about getting a degree. It was the foundation of independence. Long before she became one of Bollywood’s most recognisable actresses, a successful entrepreneur, and a co-owner of an IPL team, she was a young girl whose parents taught her that education could give her something no one could take away: the ability to stand on her own feet. Speaking about the values she received from her parents, Preity recalled a powerful lesson from her father. He wanted her to grow up independent and…

Srinagar, Aug 7: The team at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) has been appreciated for the successful management of the 3rd Chinar Book Festival 2026, which concluded on July 26 after an eight-day run.Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the District Administration Srinagar and other stakeholders, the festival attracted thousands of visitors, particularly students, book lovers, writers, and literary enthusiasts from across Kashmir and parts of Jammu.The event provided a vibrant platform for book exhibitions, cultural performances, literary interactions, and intellectual discussions.Recognising the team’s contribution, the District Administration Srinagar and the National Book Trust felicitated…

Actor Avika Gor has been diagnosed with dengue and is currently hospitalised after battling a high fever for five days. Her husband, entrepreneur Milind Chandwani, took to Instagram on Friday to share an update on Avika’s health. Confirming the news to HT City, Milind shares that Avika continues to experience body pain and is still recovering. Exclusive | After hospitalisation, Avika Gor advised 15 days of bed rest, confirms husband Milind Chandwani“15 days bed rest is recommended for now. She’s not improving yet. Her blood platelet count was going down, but now it is improving,” shares Milind. He adds, “She…

Ranchi: Demonstrators holding posters during an indefinite hunger strike as part of a protest against the Jharkhand government over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) A delegation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) arrived in Ranchi on Saturday to extend support to students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the party stood in “complete solidarity” with the protesting students and would…

TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Big strides, assured footwork, smart use of the crease, fluent shots and solid defence. These were the highlights of Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 off 164 balls at the Nondescript Cricket Club in Colombo on Saturday. The classy left-hander was not a starter when the squad was picked for the series. Still, the moment team management received the update on Sai Sudharsan’s niggle, all efforts focused on keeping Padikkal ready for the opportunity. When the chance came, he delivered. And how.It wasn’t a raging turner, nor were the opposition spinners posing tough questions, but runs always do the…