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More than 400 police personnel divided into more than 50 specialised teams headed by deputy superintendents of police conducted the coordinated sweeps targeting private hostels, rented rooms and houses occupied by students from nearly 30 colleges. COIMBATORE: In a major crackdown aimed at eradicating narcotics from educational hubs, the Coimbatore district police on Saturday conducted simultaneous surprise raids at more than 50 residential locations housing college students.The intensive search operation was carried out in Kovilpalayam, Sulur and Chettipalayam police station limits under the direct supervision of superintendent of police A Pavan Kumar as part of the ongoing “Drug-Free Coimbatore” campaign.More…

Udupi: A 44-year-old daily-wage labourer died after accidentally falling into a well near his house while he was attempting to drive away wild animals from his agricultural land at Muduveri Kodgimane in Halady-76 village of Kundapur taluk.The deceased has been identified as Krishna. According to the complaint filed by his wife Devaki, 40, Krishna cultivated arecanut and paddy on a small plot of land near his house. As the area is surrounded by forest, deer and wild boars frequently entered the farmland and damaged the crops. Krishna reportedly used to visit the plantation four to five times every night to…

CISF jawan Pramir Sarkar, a resident of West Bengal (Representative image ) JAIPUR: In a suspected case of suicide, a 25-year-old CISF jawan died of a gunshot wound from his service rifle while on duty at a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district on Saturday, officials said.Pramir Sarkar, a resident of West Bengal, was deployed outside the reactor building at Rawatbhata when the incident occurred at around 4.30 am, police said.“It prima facie appears to be suicide by his INSAS rifle,” Chittorgarh SP Dharmendra Singh said.According to police, Sarkar’s colleagues rushed to the spot after hearing the gunshot and…

A Boeing 737 aircraft that was originally the part of the Canadian Airlines fleet now lies nearly 90 feet underwater and serves the role of an artificial reef for marine life. The 100-foot jet was decommissioned by Air Canada due to age and structural problems, stripped of all usable components and the airframe was donated to the ARSBC. It was sunk by the ARSBC near Chemainus, BC on January 14, 2006.A jet to a reefXihuw, is the Hul’qumi’num word for the red sea urchins that used to live in abundance in these watersNow known as Xihuw, it was donated by…

Ranked No.4 in Tests and No.5 in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, but India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes that his side is not struggling in the longest format of the game, rather undergoing a transition. Under the former Indian opening batter, the team has faced two home white-washes and also failed to qualify for the WTC final in the previous cycle. The Shubman Gill-led side might have won the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, but the road to the WTC final at the Oval seems tough, considering India need to win six of their remaining eight Tests.Colombo: India’s…

Vastu Shastra provides essential tips for creating a serene living room. Surrounding yourself with angry art or broken objects can foster negativity in family dynamics. Additionally, the presence of sharp utensils and clutter can introduce stress and anxiety among family members. A chaotic space, including dead plants or poor TV placement, hinders tranquillity. In contrast, maintaining a clean and organized environment encourages calm discussions and lessens conflicts. In the living room, family members sit, talk, receive guests, watch TV and spend time together. It’s one of the busiest places in any home. According to Vastu Shastra, this room is related…

Every now and then, you run into someone and things just instantly click. You don’t have to put on a show or filter what you say. The conversation flows without any awkward pauses, and before long, you’re opening up about things you usually keep to yourself.Emily Brontë captured that exact feeling back in 1847: “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”It’s the stand-out line from Wuthering Heights. Ironically, Catherine and Heathcliff’s dynamic in the book is an absolute trainwreck – it’s toxic, bitter, and ends badly for everyone involved. But that single sentence outlived the…

Ramban, Aug 22 : A 14 year old boy was injured after being attacked by a bear in the Asher area of Banihal in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said.An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the teenager was attacked by the wild animal in his residential area near Seeri, Ramban.He said the boy was shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, where he is undergoing treatment. The boy was identified as Akram Ahmed Chohan (14), son of Nazir Ahmed Chohan, a resident of Seeri, Ramban.Police have taken cognizance of the incident and an investigation has begun.—(KNO) Source…

For a lifelong K-drama fan, a solo trip to South Korea can feel like stepping into a familiar world brought to life. After years of dreaming about visiting the country, travel vlogger Anjali Sood finally spent 30 days exploring South Korea on her own. In her May 5 Instagram post, she shared glimpses from the trip and reflected on an experience she described as nothing short of magical. (Also read: Travel vlogger takes ‘world’s most expensive first-class flight’ from Dubai to London: ‘It’s literally an apartment’ )Travel vlogger recounts her solo adventures in South Korea“30 days solo in South Korea,…

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on Friday. He was 38.South African police said Tete was arriving at his residence and was sitting in his car waiting for the gate to open when two armed men wearing balaclavas approached the vehicle and opened fire.A 27-year-old woman who was in the car with Tete was also shot several times, news agency AP reported. She was taken to hospital and is receiving treatment.South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie confirmed Tete’s death and called it a major…