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The recent fire at a hotel in Tarapith has raised alarm bells for the local religious tourism industry KOLKATA: The hotel fire at Tarapith can impact a mutiple-crore religion-tourist circuit weeks before Kaushiki Amavasya, when the pilgrim economy, centred around Tarapith and extending to Nalhati, Bakreswar and Kankalitala, is expected to enter its peak season.The state, which has already ordered a safety audit, plans to complete the safety checks of hotels, guest houses and lodges in the area by Aug-end.Asked if the safety audit would be over before Kaushiki Amavasya, junior fire minister Koushik Chowdhury said, “We will do it…

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed daughter in Portugal Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter, paying a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their third child two weeks ago in Portugal, and the couple have now announced that their baby girl is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank.Sharing the news on Instagram, Eugenie, who is 12th in line to the British throne, explained that the name was chosen to honour three people the couple love and admire, including the late Queen Elizabeth II.“Named after three people we love…

It remains unclear what the conditions on the Lincoln are like now. A crew from CNN visited last month, and did not discover any widespread issues during the three days on board. Several troops mentioned being forced to ration food, and losing weight over “many months”, but when CNN boarded on 7 July, “food was plentiful,” the outlet reported, external. Showers were also hot, although there were some signs of mould.The US has deployed another battleship to relieve the Lincoln, which should arrive in the Middle East in another week. The replacement ship, the USS George Washington, has had it’s…

England youngster Jordan Cox feels fortunate to have spent four months with Virat Kohli, who has remained just a call or text away whenever the youngster has doubts. Although Cox did not make his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the chance to spend time in the dressing room with Kohli and build a close bond with the Indian legend has been a privilege. Cox has valued the experience of being around Kohli, who has been there for him whenever he has needed advice or reassurance.Virat Kohli has been a mentor-like figure for Jordan Cox. (ANI Pic Service)The English youngster…

On August 18, 2026, the Libra Moon highlights the importance of collaboration and mutual understanding. This celestial event influences how all zodiac signs approach negotiations, partnerships, and financial decisions. Tailored guidance on maintaining personal boundaries and enhancing work strategies is offered to each sign. Additionally, lucky numbers and colors are included to support daily social and professional interactions, making it a practical guide for upcoming situations. The Libra Moon on 18 August 2026 reflects the importance of shared decisions, fairness, cooperation and style. People might want smoother interactions, but they might continue to foster uncertainty by not offering a challenging…

You can, but you don’t have to. If you like your dal looking clear and smooth, skim the foam during the first few minutes of boiling. If you are cooking dal for an everyday meal and don’t mind the appearance, you can simply let it cook.The more important steps are washing the dal properly, using adequate water and cooking it thoroughly. Soaking can also help with cooking time and may reduce some water-soluble compounds.The next time your dal starts producing that familiar white foam, there is no need to treat it like an emergency. It is mostly a visible reminder…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea of state-owned NBCC against the NCLAT order refusing to grant any exemption from compliance of the statutory provisions under RERA with regard to completing the 16 housing projects of debt-ridden Supertech Ltd.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice on the plea filed by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) Limited and sought response of the Centre and Ram Kishor Arora, ex-director of Supertech.Attorney General R Venkatramani, appearing for NBCC, said that the issue pertains to the grant of exemption…

Qazigund , August 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker vehicle overturned after it was involved in a collision with a truck in Jammu and Kashmir, officials informed on Tuesday.Some CRPF personnel onboard the vehicle reportedly suffered minor injuries in the incident.The injured personnel were immediately shifted to the 163 Battalion CRPF camp in Qazigund for treatment.Further details are awaited.Earlier, on July 20, two persons were killed, and five others were injured after a massive boulder rolled down a hillside and struck a passenger bus and two light motor vehicles at Ragi Nallah in J&K’s Doda district on July…

I switched to body oils and there’s no looking back now (magnific)Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care.She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses. Her career reflects consistent growth,…

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has received an offer to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), as Union minister Ramdas Athawale said on Monday that the CJP convenor should consider joining his Republican Party of India (A) to “fulfil Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s dream”.Union minister Ramdas Athawale said CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke should consider joining his RPI (A) party (PTI/ANI)Dipke has not yet responded to the minister’s offer. The CJP leader has also previously ruled out entering electoral politics, saying that people have lost faith in politics and the election system.ALSO READ | CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke says ‘ready…