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Vadodara: Anyone attempting to create trouble during the Jagannath Yatra in Vadodara on Thursday will be under the watch of an extensive surveillance network, with city police deploying eight high-resolution drones to monitor the procession from the air.The drones, capable of capturing clear images over long distances, will keep a close watch on the entire route and sensitive locations. “The drones can even capture vehicle registration numbers. Besides drones, CCTV cameras and body-worn cameras will also be used to monitor the yatra,” police commissioner Narasimha Komar said.“Our priority is to ensure the procession passes off peacefully and devotees have adequate…
Varanasi: Heavy traffic load, especially of vehicles carrying pilgrims, will ease on Varanasi roads in a couple of years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted two elevlated roads worth Rs 25,000 crore to his constituency.A meeting of cabinet committee on economic affairs, chaired by PM Modi in New Delhi, gave its approval to a six-lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor & Ramps/Loops & Foot Over Bridge between National Highway-19 (Varanasi-Prayagraj) and Varanasi Ring Road project worth Rs 14,447.64 crore and 6/4 lane Elevated Corridor project along Varuna bank worth Rs 10,998.32 crore.Providing details of both the projects on Wednesday, divisional commissioner…
T’puram: Health minister K Muraleedharan sought a detailed probe into alleged financial irregularities in functioning of Hospital Development Society (HDS) at Govt Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. He has written in this regard to home minister Ramesh Chennithala urging to initiate an inquiry.The minister’s intervention follows serious findings in the audit report of HDS for 2021, which allegedly detected financial irregularities amounting to Rs 46 lakh.According to health department, the audit report was forwarded to govt by medical superintendent of MCH for further action.Among the irregularities highlighted in the audit report are the alleged failure to deposit collected funds in bank…
Sleep loss for warm nights Kolkata: Kolkata: Rising nighttime temperatures are robbing Kolkatans of sleep, with the city ranking as India’s third most sleep-deprived megacity, according to a new global study by Climate Central.The study found that the average Kolkatan loses 80 hours of sleep a year because of warm nights, compared with 93 hours for the average Chennai resident and 84 hours for the average Mumbaikar. Of Kolkata’s annual sleep loss, five hours are attributable to climate change, accounting for about 7% of all temperature-related sleep deprivation between 2020 and 2025.The findings assume significance for Bengal, where prolonged heatwaves,…
Online sensation ‘Ganster Granny’ has been catching the eye of Argentine football star Lionel Messi.Pauline Kana and her content creating grandson Ross Smith spoke to the BBC’s Maryam Moshiri about her love for the player and her reception at this year’s World Cup. Source link
A drug and drink driver has been sent to a young offenders’ institution for seven years after he “drove straight through” a cyclist, killing him in a head-on crash while on the wrong side of the road.Teddy Picton, who failed his driving test weeks before the collision, had cocaine and alcohol in his blood when he crashed into 72-year-old Brad Craven in Grangetown, Cardiff, on 17 May 2025.Picton, the son of businessman and hairdresser Ken Picton, had to be told “not to leave the scene” by witnesses, Cardiff Crown Court heard.Judge Paul Hobson said the 20-year-old knew he “should not…
Two men have been shot dead by ICE agents in separate incidents in Maine and in Texas – raising questions about the tactics used by immigration officers and bringing back a big political problem for President Donald Trump.BBC’s North America Editor Sarah Smith explains the backlash the president is facing on one of the biggest issues he ran his election campaign on.Video produced by Cai Pigliucci, filmed by Ian Druce, edited by Meiying Wu Source link
Banking on a new set of actors to switch up performances when ratings dip is common practice in the showbiz industry.For Indian cricket, a new set of entertainers arrived in time and helped deliver a moderate box-office hit in the form of a six-wicket victory in the first ODI versus England in Birmingham on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).It was the away side’s first success after six T20 defeats during the ongoing sojourn of the United Kingdom.In the second match of the series at Sophia Gardens here on Thursday (July 16, 2026), there will be another opportunity to build on the…
It’s time to be patient today, Leo. The Moon is situated in a sensitive area for you, which can make even small displeasures seem larger than they really are. The cost of your expenses could rise and plans could sway and your mood could drop without an explanation. It happens. Not every day roars.You may feel that results are turning negative in more than one area, but don’t let one bad message or delayed response colour the whole day. Saturn is testing emotional steadiness, not ending your progress. If you’re travelling, keep margins for delay, leave early, and check tickets,…
Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty, hope and the appreciation of life’s fleeting moments. If you’re looking for a name that is elegant, meaningful and rooted in nature, these Japanese-inspired choices offer timeless appeal. Source link