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Thiruvananthapuram: Vizhinjam port, which recently received permission to carry out crew change operations for small and large ships, is set to add more facilities to host the crew.Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), which manages the non-major port operations at Vizhinjam, is now awaiting the immigration department’s standard operating procedure. Meanwhile, it has decided to expand the space and other facilities so that crew can be handled round the clock.A KMB official said that a lounge with some more space for the crew to wait and complete their procedures and a facilitation centre would be set up. “An estimate is being prepared…
Kolkata: The CBI has arrested another absconding accused in the murder case of BJP activist Avijit Sarkar, who was killed during post-election violence in Kolkata in 2021.Bishal Pal, also known as Gopal Das, a resident of Kankurgachhi, was arrested from Rabindranagar in Madhyamgram around 11.45 am on Tuesday. An officer said Pal had been absconding since the FIR was registered in 2021. The trial court had issued a non-bailable warrant against him on April 3, 2025 and the CBI had announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000.Pal has been sent to judicial custody.Police said on May 2, 2021, an armed…
Mira Trivedi (left) presents a lesson on the history of the swastika to students, a sacred swastika is shown on a wall (right). Hindu students across the US are pushing schools to distinguish the ancient swastika from the Nazi Hakenkreuz. The swastika is a sacred symbol associated with well-being and good fortune in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The campaign has grown after students faced cases where religious swastikas were mistaken for Nazi symbols. In New Jersey, 15-year-old Mira Trivedi persuaded her school board to educate teachers about the distinction. Two Hindu students in Maryland also helped change their district’s policy.…
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales has told the BBC the early release of thousands of prisoners could lead to “a serious sexual or violent offence or even murder” because of the demands on probation staff to monitor offenders.The government is set to release 5,000 offenders from October as part of new laws to create more space in overcrowded prisons.Probation officers supervise offenders after prison sentences and check they follow the terms of their release, such as sticking to curfews and not taking drugs.A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said “protecting the public is our top priority”, adding…
Twenty years ago, Green also set a world land speed record for a diesel vehicle in the JCB Dieselmax, attaining a speed of over 350mph (563km/h).The new record, set in JCB’s Hydromax vehicle, surpassed the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 (185.5mph) by more than double the speed.”Setting a world land speed record with hydrogen power, 20 years after Dieselmax, is a huge privilege. This record is a huge achievement by a world class team and superb technology,” Green said.Last month, Green said his wife’s encouragement was crucial in persuading him to accept the challenge after getting a…
The growing injury crisis in the Indian team has put the Centre of Excellence (COE) under scrutiny, with a string of injuries affecting the squad across formats. Jasprit Bumrah is dealing with knee swelling, while Sai Sudharsan is sidelined with a left big toe injury. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are recovering from hamstring injuries, while Washington Sundar is out with a quadriceps issue. With several key players unavailable, concerns are growing over India’s injury management and rehabilitation setup.Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the Sri Lanka Tests. (AFP)Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)You won’t have much patience for half-truths today. If someone at work gives you a vague answer on a pending task or dodges a simple question on a payment, you’ll keep at it till you get the full picture. That’s pure Number 1 energy. The Sun gives you a straight spine and a sharper will, and today that force can turn into overdrive. You’ll want your way, and in your own mind you’ll feel you’re only pushing because nobody else is…
Sonal Chauhan arrived at the trailer launch of Mirzapur: The Movie in a white organza saree that leaned into simplicity rather than going all out with the styling.The actor wore Baise Gaba’s White Organza Embellished Saree Set, which is priced at ₹42,500. The saree came in a crisp white organza fabric with delicate embellishment and gota work running across the drape. The detailing also appeared on the blouse, giving the outfit a coordinated finish without making it feel too heavy.There was a certain softness to the whole look. The organza gave the saree a light, almost airy appearance, while the…
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I switched to cotton kurtas this summer season: Read on to know why (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…