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People shielding themselves from the scorching sun in city, Thursday Kanpur: Residents of Kanpur division continued to reel under intense heat for the fifth successive day on Thursday as the maximum temperature remained stagnant around 44 degree Celsius, forcing people to remain indoors during daytime hours.The scorching weather conditions showed no signs of immediate relief, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) already issuing a red alert for May 22 and orange alert for May 23 and 24 across the region.According to the CSA weather observatory, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degree Celsius, while the Air Force observatory…
Ludhiana: Scientists at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University have developed highly nutritious, omega-3 enriched functional eggs by mixing chia seeds into poultry feed. Managed by the department of animal nutrition, the breakthrough project keeps production costs remarkably low, at just Rs 4 to Rs 5 per egg, making heart-healthy protein highly affordable for regular consumers.The primary goal of the research was to slash the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)—known as “bad cholesterol”—by dramatically lowering the egg’s omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio. Dr Jujhar Singh Sidhu, an assistant professor involved in the project, explained that while a…
Mangaluru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) conducted a special encroachment clearance drive on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru stretch of NH-75 in coordination with tahsildars and the police department.According to a release from the authority, the operation focused on restoring the highway’s right of way by removing unauthorised access points to ensure smoother traffic flow and enhance road safety for commuters. “Encroachments and roadside obstructions were systematically removed under the supervision of local administrative officials,” the release stated.NHAI Mangaluru project director Abdulla Javed Azmi said that the district administration and police provided security and crowd management support, helping officials carry out…
Near this open pit in Indirapuram, the barricades have fallenGhaziabad road repairs continue without safety barricades.Umesh Sharma Ghaziabad road repairs continue without safety barricades.Umesh SharmaCM GRID projects continue across the city without barricadesCM GRID projects continue across the city without barricadesCM GRID projects continue across the city without barricadesNear this open pit in Indirapuram, the barricades have fallenGhaziabad road repairs continue without safety barricades.Umesh Sharma Ghaziabad road repairs continue without safety barricades.Umesh SharmaCM GRID projects continue across the city without barricadesCM GRID projects continue across the city without barricadesCM GRID projects continue across the city without barricadesNear this open pit…
MPCC vice-president Mohan Joshi Pune: The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed 69 new city and district presidents in the state with an eye on the 2029 elections. AICC general secretary KC Venugopal issued the letter along with a list of new appointees on Wednesday.According to Congress members, the appointments have been made following the party’s ‘Sanghatan Srijan Abhiyan’ where observers visited several districts and interacted with party workers to identify new leadership to strengthen the party at the grassroots for future elections.The decision to restructure the party was taken following the local body polls held in the state where…
Panaji: Anissa Khan would usually have to wait at her bus stop in Davorlim for 15 minutes; such was the frequency of the only public transport vehicle in her hamlet. This week, she has waited for longer than 45 minutes in the summer heat.Rising diesel prices have forced several private bus operators in Goa to reduce the number of daily trips, with operators admitting they are reducing daily frequencies to cope with mounting fuel costs and falling revenues.The reduction in services is expected to impact thousands of daily commuters, particularly in rural areas that depend heavily on private buses.All Goa…
Chandigarh: Acting on complaints of drinking water supply issues in Sector 38 (West), MC chief engineer Sanjay Arora Thursday conducted an on-site inspection of the affected area to assess the situation and ensure prompt remedial measures.The inspection was carried out in the presence of the area councillor, local residents, the superintending engineer, and executive and sub-divisional engineers concerned.During the visit, Arora reviewed the underground water supply infrastructure and directed officials to inspect the entire supply network for possible leakages. He also asked them to examine sewer lines in the area to rule out any blockage or risk of contamination.Emphasising public…
DG AYUSH and MD National AYUSH Mission, Chaitra V Lucknow: UP’s Ayush education will get an upgrade under the govt’s initiative to develop 51 smart classrooms across 17 Ayurveda and Homeopathy medical colleges.“The classrooms will be equipped with interactive flat panels, audio-video systems and digital learning tools to improve classroom engagement and access to online educational resources,” said Ayush director general and mission director Chaitra V, mentioning that the move is part of govt’s resolve to integrate technology with traditional systems of medicine.“Modern digital resources are essential to ensure students pursuing Indian systems of medicine are able to access contemporary…
Begusarai: A 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband at Korai village under Garhpura police station area of Begusarai district on Thursday. The victim, identified as Gayatri Devi, died on the spot after her throat was slit with a sharp knife. She is survived by five children.Bakhri SDPO Kundan Kumar said the body has been sent for postmortem and the knife used in the crime has been seized. Police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.According to locals, the accused, Amit Pandit, had returned home in an inebriated condition and got into an argument with his wife. The…
Jaipur: Zinc Football Academy, Udaipur drubbed Royal FC 2-0 on the second day of the first Rajasthan Senior Women’s Football League, organised by the Rajasthan Football Association, at the Rajasthan United Football Club Ground here on Thursday.In the only match played on Thursday, Zinc won 2-0 over Royal FC. For Zinc, jersey number 22 Mona scored in the 64th minute and jersey number 19 Savita added one more in the injury time (90+4 minute). Zinc’s Mona was adjudged as the Player of the Match.Rajasthan Football Association secretary Dilip Singh Shekhawat stated that the RFA is organizing a women’s football league…