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While the damage is largely confined to Nepal-Tibet border and major tourist hubs remain operational, distressing visuals from the disaster have triggered cancellations and postponements Kolkata: A week after flash floods devastated parts of Nepal along the Tibet border, the full impact of the disaster is beginning to show for the travel industry. From the suspension of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nepal to cancellations of leisure trips, the tragedy has rattled traveller confidence just ahead of the festive season.While the damage is largely confined to Nepal-Tibet border and major tourist hubs remain operational, distressing visuals from the disaster have…

Islamic Center of San diego. (AP Photo) A 17-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of murder after allegedly recording a livestream of a shooting at a California mosque that left three people dead, authorities said.According to the BBC, the teenager from North Carolina was also accused of publishing a manifesto written by the two teenage gunmen who attacked the Islamic Centre of San Diego on May 18. She was arrested last week and indicted by a grand jury on Monday, Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill said.The girl faces three murder charges and one count of conspiracy. Under…

Consumer group Which? says it was able to create a fake listing for 10 Downing Street on travel giant Booking.com.The UK watchdog said its researchers were able to book a bogus stay at the prime minister’s address – as well as leave a fake review noting “hanging out” with resident mouser Larry the cat as a highlight.It said despite clear signs it was fake, Booking.com did not remove the listing until two months after it was uploaded.”This limited test is not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews published on our platform,” a Booking.com spokesperson…

Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America on its maps service app, after an order from US President Donald Trump as part of Washington’s trade spat with Canada.The change was made for US-based users, while those in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario displayed. The BBC has contacted Apple for comment.The iPhone maker’s move follows Trump’s executive order to change the lake’s name after trade talks between the neighbouring countries collapsed late last month, with Washington imposing new 50% tariffs on $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) worth of Canadian goods. Rival technology giant Google made a similar switch for its…

Once world beaters, Pakistan cricket has long descended into chaos across formats. In Tests, in particular, the side has fallen to the bottom of the World Test Championship table in the current cycle, managing just two wins in eight games. But on Monday evening in London, the team was reduced to utter “shock and confusion” when nearly half of the side, along with two coaches, were released from the squad right in the middle of the Test tour of England.Pakistan trail 0-2 in three-match Test series vs England (Action Images via Reuters)The upheaval came a day after Pakistan suffered a…

Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2026, with devotees seeking moonrise times. The festival’s auspicious timings are linked to Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra, which are astrologically significant. Moonrise varies significantly across Indian cities, with Kolkata experiencing an early rise. Nishita Puja, the main worship period, occurs around midnight, differing slightly by location. The moon’s position in Taurus enhances its symbolic importance during this sacred celebration. Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, 4th September 2026. Devotees will also be searching for the Moonrise time on Janmashtami in their city. The festival is Krishna Paksha Ashtami, and…

Alec Baldwin (Photo: @LilyN_1/ X) Alec Baldwin is a well-known American actor, comedian, and writer who has worked in film, television, and theater for decades. Beyond acting, he’s also renowned for his podcast work and occasional commentary on culture and relationships.He beautifully talked about the profound idea of being hopeful and wanting everything to be perfect when we are with someone we love, but we are also quite afraid to fail when that love turns into a test!He does not dismiss or sideline the efforts or care we put into building the relationship; instead, he makes us aware of a…

New Delhi, The Punjab government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a high court order directing it to release all pending dearness allowance and dearness relief dues to state employees and pensioners within a fortnight, contending that the direction to pay arrears totalling around Rs 14,191 crore in such a short period was constitutionally impossible.The special leave petition filed by the additional chief secretary in the finance department challenges the August 3 judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which directed payment of the pending dues at rates applicable for officers of the All India Services serving in the…

Srinagar, Sep 01: In a major leap forward for public healthcare and social welfare, the Chief Minister led government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the landmark Cancer Treatment & Management Fund for Poor (CTMFP) to ease the out-of-pocket financial burden on poor and vulnerable patients battling cancer.This major policy shift directly targets the critical gaps that previously left low-income families financially exhausted. While major inpatient operations and therapies are broadly covered under the Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY SEHAT ecosystem, patients historically suffered massive out-of-pocket expenses for outpatient care, routine diagnostics, and daily medication.Addressing this gap head-on, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s modified…

A 16-year-old Class 11 student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the third-floor terrace of her school building in Faridabad on Tuesday, police said. While her family alleged that she took the step after being made to stand in the sun for several hours as punishment, the school has denied the allegation.The school principal has denied the allegations. (Representational/AFP)According to police, the incident took place around 1.30pm at Navodaya Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School on Dabua-Gazipur Road, after classes had ended. The girl went to the third-floor terrace as students were leaving the school and jumped.School staff rushed her…