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File photo of Dasara elephnat Abhimanyu all decked up Mysuru: Rural development and panchayat raj minister Eshwar B Khandre has urged forest minister Ramalinga Reddy to allow 60-year-old Dasara jumbo Abhimanyu to participate in this year’s Mysuru Dasara and give the veteran elephant a royal farewell.In a letter to Reddy, Khandre, who previously held the forest portfolio in the Siddaramaiah govt, said Abhimanyu, who has carried the 750-kg Golden Howdah six times, enjoys a huge fan following across Karnataka and should not be abruptly excluded from the state’s premier cultural festival.He suggested Abhimanyu be allowed to participate in the procession…
Lucknow: A day after TOI report of Vaishali Express been detained over a missing chair, the railways said the guard’s brake van had its standard inbuilt seat and termed guard Ramashish Das’s action “wrong”. NER CPRO Sumit Kumar said ECR has been asked to take action against Das.Das, however, stood his ground, arguing the fixed seat near the door is impractical as the work desk and signalling window are elsewhere. Former guards’ representative Sheetla Prasad backed him. A TOI journey with other guards highlighted the difficulty. With steel trunks being replaced by trolley bags, guards say their makeshift seating option…
Patna: A 25-year-old man with criminal antecedents was shot dead in Kamtaul police station area of Darbhanga late Tuesday night. The victim, identified as Aditya Madhav Bhardwaj alias Satyam of Ratanpur village, sustained three bullet injuries, including in the chest and near the temple. His body was found in bushes near an orchard on the Ratanpur-Kalwara road.Police suspect Aditya was killed elsewhere and his body dumped near the orchard, around 2km from his home. Passersby spotted the body and alerted a local chowkidar, who informed police.Sadar SDPO-2 Satish Kumar Suman and an FSL team visited the spot and collected evidence.…
Photo for representation only Ranchi: The Jharkhand State Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (JSF&CSCL) will rope in retired quality control officers of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to monitor and improve the quality of food grains being distributed across the state.The state-run corporation will hire 24 retired quality control cadre experts of FCI on a contractual basis. They will be deputed in all districts and will oversee inspection and storage of food grains and public distribution system (PDS) operations. Officials said that the onboarding process has already commenced with a call for applications being issued.JSF&CSCL managing director Ranjeeta…
Quote of the day by John Cena (Image Credits: Instagram) Winning tells people plenty about what someone is capable of when everything is genuinely going their way. The considerably harder test tends to arrive later, once circumstances turn difficult and there is no obvious way out left available. John Cena, the American wrestler, actor and television personality, put that distinction plainly. “A man’s character is not judged after he celebrates a victory, but by what he does when his back is against the wall,” he said. Anyone can look composed while things are working entirely in their favour. The considerably…
European wild boars are large, powerful wild pigs native to Europe and parts of Asia and North Africa, known for their strong snouts, dark coats and sharp tusks. A shipment of European wild boars brought to a North Carolina hunting estate more than a century ago continues to cause serious ecological problems inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park officials remove about 275 wild hogs every year to limit damage to fragile mountain habitats, according to data from the National Park Service’s species guide for the park. The animals trace their roots to 1912, when 13 wild boars arrived at…
Canada has deported former Iranian deputy interior minister Syed Salman Samani after a federal judge rejected his final appeal against removal, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The agency confirmed Samani’s deportation in a statement to Global News, saying he was removed from Canada after being found inadmissible under rules targeting senior officials of Iran’s government.“As a matter of public interest, the CBSA can confirm that it has removed Syed Salman Samani from Canada,” the agency said.Samani arrived in Canada in October 2021 after working as a senior Iranian government official from 2007 to 2021. The CBSA described him…
Gautam Gambhir and Gary Kirsten go a long way. The duo now might be on opposite ends as they coach India and Sri Lanka, respectively. But there is mutual respect involved, considering the former South Africa opening batter’s role with Team India back in the day. Kirsten was the Indian coach, and under his tenure, India had famously won the 50-over World Cup in 2011. Gambhir had often cited how Kirsten helped him as a player, and hence it was not surprising to see the duo chatting away on the sidelines of the Galle Test, which the visitors won by…
With the Scorpio Moon enhancing emotional experiences, Jupiter encourages wise decision-making. This is a day for reflection; past travel dreams or belief systems may resurface, demanding careful thought. It’s important to nurture your children and tend to personal projects with kindness. Steer clear of rushing into romantic commitments while feeling uncertain, and focus on completing old tasks to achieve personal milestones. The Moon moves through Scorpio in its debility zone, heightening emotional responses to heart-related matters. The fifth aspect of Jupiter is that of protection through sound judgment. An old question about travel, study, belief, or long-term direction may also…
Deodorant helps control sweat and body odour, but it can also leave stubborn marks on clothes. White streaks are especially common on dark T-shirts, while yellow patches often develop around the underarms of lighter garments. Over time, the residue can settle deeper into the fabric and become harder to remove.But that does not mean the garment is ruined. Many deodorant stains can be treated at home with simple cleaning methods. The key is to choose a treatment that suits both the stain and the fabric. Fresh marks are often easier to remove, while older stains may need a little more…