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Buxar: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Buxar, on Monday launched a 15-day certificate course on Integrated Nutrient Management to train farmers and agriculture professionals in scientific nutrient and soil management practices. The programme, being held from Aug 17 to Sept 3, has 40 participants and includes 32 theoretical and 12 practical sessions.The training covers nutrient identification, soil health, balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and crop nutrition. Experts from ICAR institutes, agricultural universities and KVKs will conduct the sessions. At the inaugural programme, speakers stressed the importance of soil health, scientific fertiliser application and sustainable farming practices for improving crop productivity and…

9th meeting of the JDA’s Project Works Committee Monday Jaipur: Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has approved development works worth Rs 109.07 crore, with Rs 40 crore dedicated to solarising the six sewage treatment plants and two gardens along Dravyavati River. Approvals were cleared at the ninth meeting of JDA’s Project Works Committee (PWC) Monday. The largest allocation of Rs 45.76 crore is for a four-lane underpass at Rajmahal Palace, along with a service road and drainage works.The PWC also approved design and drawings for a pedestrian underpass on Mahal Road in Zone 9. This will pave the way for further…

Nagpur: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has bagged the ‘best PSU partner award’ of the ministry of corporate affairs. The award was granted in recognition of contribution towards Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS).The award was presented to the company’s director (HR and Finance) Bikram Ghosh at the hands of the secretary of the ministry of corporate affairs, Pallavi Jain.Ghosh said that WCL has offered 150 internship opportunities across key technical disciplines—45 for Diploma in Mining Engineering, 25 for Graduation in Mining Engineering, and 80 for Graduation in Electrical Engineering/ITI Electrician.He added that WCL has been playing an important role in creating…

Chanda Kumari said thousands of candidates who had already secured appointments had been affected by the cancellation and questioned whether scrapping the examination would ensure justice. RANCHI: Hours after the Jharkhand government cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination, government employees appointed through the recruitment process staged protests on Tuesday, questioning the decision and demanding an opportunity to present their side.One such protester Chanda Kumari told PTI that thousands of candidates who had already secured appointments had been affected by the cancellation and questioned whether scrapping the examination would ensure justice.“Our judiciary and democracy function on the principle that even if 100 guilty…

Gorakhpur: A two-day state-level senior prize-money wrestling competition began on Gorakhnath Temple premises on Sunday as part of the Nag Panchami celebrations, with more than 300 wrestlers from across UP taking part. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the closing ceremony on Monday.The competition was inaugurated by Gorakhnath Temple’s chief priest, Yogi Kamal Nath, who formally began the bouts by shaking hands with the participating wrestlers.The chief Minister will attend the prize distribution ceremony on Monday and is expected to interact with the wrestlers and offer guidance during the event, scheduled for 3pm.The tournament will witness title bouts for Uttar…

Rescue teams continued operations at the site to ensure that no one remained trapped under the debris. KOLKATA: One person was killed and 19 others were injured after a building collapsed in Kolkata’s Jorabagan area, officials said on Tuesday.The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Disaster Management Group (DMG) teams launched rescue operations following the collapse and worked to evacuate those trapped under the debris.A woman was reportedly evacuating the building after noticing that it had started shaking.However, the structure collapsed before she could reach a safe spot.Her husband and two sons managed to escape the building in time.Rescue teams…

Nathanial Rai had been swept off his feet along the California coast and was rescued by a 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder Williams. The video of the brave rescue went viral across social media, enough to be noticed by the United States President Donald Trump. On Monday, August 17, he invited both Rai and Williams to the White House for a meeting.While the gesture was appreciated what made many more headlines was the statement made by the 80-year-old world leader. Of Williams, Trump said to Rai: “He’s a real hero. I don’t know if I’d do it. I wouldn’t, probably. You’re lucky…

A former gang leader is on trial in Las Vegas for the murder of Tupac Shakur, who died following a drive-by shooting on 7 September 1996. The prosecution and defence have delivered their opening arguments as Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon. He has pleaded not guilty. The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments from both sides as the long-awaited trial gets under way. Source link

Kolkata: India had Sri Lanka exactly where they wanted them. At 90 for five, the first innings looked destined to become an exercise in damage limitation. Having exposed Sri Lanka’s top order, India’s spinners were extracting extravagant turn and the match appeared to be moving rapidly in the visitors’ direction.Manav Suthar in action against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of Galle Test. (AP)Then Niroshan Dickwella and Sonal Dinusha changed the shape of the Test. Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for 284, giving India a first-innings lead of 178. It remains a substantial advantage, but it could have been considerably larger.The…

Some days run on luck, some on effort. In the present, Gemini, you get a good combination of both. The Moon keeps you feeling positive and Mercury the ruler improves your mental clarity and helps you get through your day with a gleaming face and faster reaction than the majority. You’ll be more positive and more prepared, which will help you be more engaged in your game.An event for the family or friends could pop up, like the visit of a family member or a small gathering or an invitation that you did not think of. Go if you can.…