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Varanasi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday between the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt of India, and Sampurnanand Sanskrit University (SSU), Varanasi, to promote the development of India’s tribal communities.The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in New Delhi in the presence of Ranjana Chopra, secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs; Anant Prakash Pandey, joint secretary; Deepali Masirkar, director; and Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma, vice-chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University.Under the initiative, several certificate and diploma courses have been developed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with the academic support of Sampurnanand…
Bar on high-rise constructions Kolkata: KMC has turned down a request from developers to give a provisional go-ahead to resume work on under-construction projects, where the audit team has not detected any safety-related issues but have found non-compliance in matters of labour and water.Representatives of Credai, an umbrella organisation of leading developers in Kolkata and the rest of Bengal, met civic officials on Wednesday to discuss the progress of the audit on the under-construction sites in the city. Work on high-rise projects has been suspended since the collapse of an under-construction warehouse at Taratala last month in which 16 people…
Video captured on 13 July shows a wildfire surrounding a freight train in Ontario, Canada. CN Rail told the BBC that it temporarily suspended operations in the area and relocated employees. The workers seen in the video were able to escape and are safe. Currently, there are multiple wildfires burning across the northwestern part of the province, with numerous fires remaining out of control due to extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds.Read more on this story Source link
Analysts say the Starmer government’s planning reforms for England – including changing the rules on green belt development to increase the area homes can be built on – should help increase construction in the long term.But some argue that, in the immediate term, housing construction by private sector developers, external is being held back by high house prices relative to average household incomes and elevated mortgage interest rates, which make housing unaffordable to many prospective buyers.The average house price in England, external was estimated at £300,000 in 2025, almost eight times the average annual earnings of a full-time employee.Private housing…
There is something slightly unexpected about seeing a pink lake for the first time. In photographs, the colour can seem exaggerated, almost artificial. Standing beside one is different. The shades shift with weather, sunlight and water conditions, sometimes appearing pale rose, sometimes closer to crimson, and occasionally fading towards white. Across Australia, these lakes are scattered through deserts, coastal regions and national parks, creating landscapes that look entirely unlike the beaches and bushland many visitors associate with the country. According to Tourism Australia, some are easy roadside stops. Others are best seen from the air. Together, they form a surprisingly…
Keep your plans close to your chest today, Aquarius. The Moon stirs unease, and Saturn points toward hidden opposition, which means not everyone around you deserves full access to your thoughts. A person who smiles in front of you may still carry envy or use your words carelessly. Why give them material?This is also a day to avoid unnecessary arguments. You’ll be more easily targeted by rivals, office politics, or plain old pettiness. If someone tries to drag you into debate, step back. Not every barking dog needs your attention. Your strength is in control, observation and a calm, thoughtful…
An ancient artifact found near Baghdad has sparked debate about its true purpose. Researchers propose it could be the world’s first battery, producing measurable electric volts. However, many archaeologists believe it served a ritualistic function, possibly holding prayers or curses. The vessels were discovered alongside incantation bowls, suggesting a spiritual use. Evidence remains ambiguous, leaving its exact role open to interpretation. Human beings have been walking the Earth since the cradle of civilisations, be it the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and all the first on the planet.And questions like how they survived at night and how they performed daily tasks…
Srinagar, July 15: In a major initiative to safeguard forests and ecologically sensitive meadows in Budgam district, the Forest Department has reiterated a complete ban on camping, tent pitching, off-road driving, bonfires and the use of plastic and polythene bags across the Pir Panjal Forest Division.Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Pir Panjal Forest Division, Budgam, Syed Waseem Gul said the restrictions have been enforced in accordance with government directions to preserve the fragile forest ecosystem and prevent environmental degradation.”To protect the forests and meadows within the Pir Panjal Forest Division, the use of plastic and polythene bags…
Published on Jul 16, 2026 10:47 am IST US military has reportedly disabled a tanker heading toward an Iranian port as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. The latest maritime operation comes amid an escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with strategic shipping routes facing increasing military pressure. As the Gulf region remains on edge, questions are growing over energy security, naval operations, and the possibility of further escalation. Home / Videos / US Military Disables Tanker Bound for Iran, Trump Tightens Pressure in Gulf Amid War Source link
Calls are growing for Indian educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike after concerns over his rapidly deteriorating health.The 59-year-old, who has been surviving on salt water for the past 19 days, has lost 9.1kg and aides say he’s in immense pain and unable to even stand without support.On Thursday, the Delhi High Court is set to take up a petition asking it to “urgently intervene and provide medical aid to him” – otherwise “he may die in two days”.Wangchuk has been protesting in support of an online satirical movement called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)…