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Ramgarh: Police seized and destroyed nearly 4.5 quintals of java mahua in raids at Bhurkunda and West Bokaro police outpost (OP) in the district on Monday. Java mahua is a fermented wash of Mahua used for brewing country liquor.Ramgarh SP Mukesh Kumar Lunayat said teams from Mandu police station, West Bokaro OP and Bhurkunda OP carried out coordinated raids at several illegal liquor manufacturing units operating in forested and riverbank areas of the district. “Aroun 4.5 quintals of java mahua were destroyed and illegal liquor production facilities were dismantled,” he said.The raids were conducted as part of an ongoing special…
The meeting was held on Monday to discuss measures to improve the current trade scenario Surat: A meeting of the Surat Lab Grown Diamond (LGD) Association was held on Monday to discuss measures to improve the current trade scenario and bring greater organisation to the sector to protect the interests of all stakeholders across the value chain.Industry participants said the LGD trade has struggled to stabilise prices for years, with rates continuing to fall and putting sustained pressure on manufacturers and polishers. Speakers at the meeting noted that persistent price erosion has been underway for nearly a decade, forcing many…
Nilesh Shukla (2nd from right) receives the mayoral proclamation Vadodara: City-based social entrepreneur and industrialist Nilesh Shukla has been honoured with a Mayoral Proclamation by Edison Township, New Jersey, in recognition of his community service, leadership and efforts to promote entrepreneurship.Issued by Edison mayor Samip Joshi, the proclamation was presented to Shukla by Edison Township council member Biral Patel. Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) chairperson Ankur Vaidya and Asian American Republican Coalition (AARC) founder Hemant Bhatt also acknowledged the recognition.The proclamation praised Shukla’s commitment to “giving back to society” and his contributions across industrial leadership, education, social welfare and community…
Varanasi: The ambitious urban transport ropeway is rapidly taking shape over the ancient city, promising not only relief from congested roads but also a new aerial window into the spiritual and cultural landscape of Kashi.Designed as more than just a mass transit system, the ropeway is being developed as a tribute to Varanasi’s timeless identity. Its stations will reflect the city’s religious, cultural and artistic heritage, with facades featuring sacred symbols such as the cow, the Ganga, the trident and the damru. Figures of Lord Buddha will highlight the spiritual legacy of nearby Sarnath, while station walls will feature artistic…
T’puram: Forest officials have arrested two men while allegedly attempting to sell around 80 sea cucumbers, a protected marine species found on the seabed and among coral reefs, near the Kovalam Lighthouse.The accused have been identified as Ajimon, 46, of Panavoor, and Shijukumar, 41, of Venganoor. They were apprehended along with the vehicle allegedly used to transport the sea cucumbers while attempting to sell them near a private hotel close to the lighthouse.A team led by officials of the Paruthipally forest range conducted the operation and seized the marine animals, which are reportedly valued at lakhs of rupees in the…
Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced an increase in financial assistance for widows, the elderly and the specially-abled from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500.The raise, he said, was promised in Sankalp Patra, BJP’s manifesto for the last assembly polls in Bengal. “The increase, implemented since August, is being accounted for today, on 7th (Sept). The money has been transferred. Those who received Rs 1,000 until July got Rs 1,500 today,” the CM said.The govt is working hard to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach only those who are eligible, Adhikari said. “There were many beneficiaries of the…
A 102-year-old man with dementia who was allegedly pushed at a Cwmbran pub died nearly two weeks later, an inquest has heard.Philip Ormerod, from Cwmbran, Torfaen, was taken to hospital in a critical condition following an incident at the Crows Nest pub in the town on 1 August.He is understood to have been visiting the pub for a drink when he went on to a stage in the venue to complain about the volume of the music.A 56-year-old man from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm, and remains on bail under investigation.The senior coroner Caroline…
FILE – Former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone stands on the starting grid before the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File) Bernie Ecclestone has denied that he was arrested after a shotgun was found in his luggage when he landed in Portugal, insisting he was instead questioned by police and later surrendered the weapon because he did not have the required paperwork.The 95-year-old former Formula One chief executive had arrived at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, around 20 miles outside Lisbon, on a private jet from Switzerland when…
General:You’ll start the day in two gears, Taurus. One part of you feels lazy and slow, the other feels strangely ready to take charge. That mixed mood comes from the Moon stirring your mind while Saturn demands effort. So yes, you may drag your feet at first, then suddenly make one strong decision and stick to it.Trust that second version of yourself. A bold move made today, about work timing, studies, or a personal routine, can push you into a more disciplined stretch. You won’t get much from half-hearted effort, though. This is a day that pays honest sweat, not…
Whether you are in school or a working professional, the importance of discipline has likely been impressed upon you at some point in life. Some people find it easy to be disciplined, while others might like to adopt this approach but are either unsure how to get started or frequently get distracted.Also Read | What is the no. 1 thing that kills desire in long-term relationships? Therapist Jeff Guenther explains emotional fusionTaking to Instagram on September 4, Florida-based therapist Jeffrey Meltzer shared four ways in which one can train themselves to be more disciplined over time. They are presented as…