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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal has given a 24-hour ultimatum to the organisations concerned to remove the banners and boards put up by them defacing the entrances to the university headquarters and the Kariavattom campus.The registrar has been instructed to remove them at the university’s expense if the organisations fail to comply and recover the cost from those responsible. University security personnel will remove the boards and banners in the presence of the police.A new entrance gate was recently constructed at the Kariavattom campus at a cost of several lakhs and named after eminent educationist and former Indian President…
Kolkata: About 50 census workers on Friday staged a demonstration outside KMC headquarters, demanding “on-duty” status during their field assignments and payment for the jobs. They also demanded electronic devices, along with the expense for Internet. Swapan Mondal, general secretary of Census Karmi Aikya Mancha, said, “We will boycott the census work until we get ‘on-duty’ status for it.” Source link
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating what happened at the Taff’s Well quarry, near Cardiff, which resulted in damage to 15 properties.Since being granted permission to expand its operations and continue quarrying at Craig yr Hesg until 2047, residents say they have been left feeling angry and frustrated.Claire Allen, 40, who was born in the village, said the vibrations and dust from the blasting has worsened in recent years.”We shouldn’t have to be anxious waiting in our own homes just for someone to blast our mountain up,” she said.”Some people have said photo frames have come off their walls,…
Temperatures on Saturday will begin to climb above average again, reaching the mid- to high 20s Celsius in most of England and Wales.It will be cooler in Scotland and Northern Ireland at 17 to 21C with more cloud, a bit of rain and a blustery wind.By Sunday and into next week temperatures will rise even further with many parts of the UK exceeding their heatwave threshold temperature of 25 to 28C, depending on location.With this hotter weather expected to last well into the week, many locations will have the three consecutive days needed to declare the fifth widespread heatwave of…
The Moon in Taurus encourages home comfort and stability today. Mercury in Pushya Nakshatra aids responsible problem-solving and health planning. Amrit Siddhi Yoga supports establishing disciplined routines for well-being. Aquarius natives should create clear work-life boundaries and avoid work frustrations at home. Addressing maintenance issues promptly prevents future inconvenience and extra costs. The Moon in Taurus heightens the desire for stability and comfort in the home. Mercury transiting Pushya Nakshatra helps solve problems responsibly. Amrit Siddhi Yoga recommends creating a routine that increases discipline in the house and overall health.What to Do TodayDo a household chore you have been putting…
Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian monk, motivational speaker, author, and lifestyle coach.He studied electrical engineering and worked briefly as a professional but left his corporate job in the 90s. Over the past three decades, he has become one of India’s most followed spiritual voices and authored many books.Recently, he shared a beautiful message on his X profile, showing how unknowingly our conversations often turn into contests and compelling us to reflect on how we communicate today.Quote of the day“Discussions are always better than arguments, because an argument is…
Kolkata: The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the proposed demerger of Religare Enterprises and its subsidiary Religare Finvest into two independent listed entities despite stock exchanges signalling their no-objection to the plan.The Burman family-backed Religare said it would engage further with the regulator to provide clarifications on the matter.”The company has received a letter dated August 6, 2026, from the RBI, conveying that the application has been examined and that the request has not been acceded to,” it said in a stock exchange notice Friday.Under the proposed scheme of arrangement, Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) wanted to retain its stake…
Srinagar, Aug 07: In a significant push towards improving road safety and modernising transport management, the Motor Vehicles Department has prepared a comprehensive 12-point technical reform agenda for Jammu & Kashmir that advocates upgrading the national highway, road safety audits and the complete mobility plan for Srinagar.The technical report, prepared by the ARTO (Flying Squad)-UT and submitted to the Transport Commissioner J&K, recommends a series of engineering, technological and regulatory interventions aimed at reducing road accidents, improving traffic flow and strengthening transport governance across the Union Territory.At the top of the recommendations is the need for immediate infrastructure improvement along the National Highway-44 (NH-44), the only all-weather road…
Honda Activa is the best-selling scooter range in the Indian two-wheeler market. The Activa 110, also known as Activa 6G, is the entry-level model in the range. The Honda Activa 110 is sold in the country as a no-nonsense, daily commuter scooter, available in three variants: Std, DLX and Smart. The pricing for these ranges between ₹76,083 and ₹91,082 (ex-showroom).Honda Activa 110 is one of the bestselling scooters in the Indian market, which is a no-nonsense, practical daily commuter.The 110 cc scooter features a metal body. Its primary external outer panels, including the front fender and main body framing, are…
Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund is being implemented through a robust institutional framework with “stringent conflict-of-interest safeguards” in place, highlighting that it is designed “not to exclude domain expertise but to regulate it through clearly defined conflict-of-interest provisions”.Rebutting a media report that 15 of the 22 entities that got public funds to boost India’s deep-tech ambitions have investment links to seven members of the selection committee,…