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Lucknow: Following CM Yogi Adityanath’s announcement of free bus travel for women on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the transport department has begun extensive preparations to ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers.Minister of state (independent charge) for transport Dayashankar Singh has directed better maintenance of buses operated by UPSRTC, substance-free operations by drivers and strict compliance with traffic rules. Verification of private bus, taxi and e-rickshaw drivers will also be conducted to ensure the safety of women.The minister thanked the CM for the decision to provide free travel facilities for women on Raksha Bandhan. He stated that considering the…

Patna: A mother’s desperate bid to save her six-month-old daughter from a house fire ended in tragedy in Bakhtiyarpur on Saturday evening, as the infant and two other family members died despite woman’s attempt to return to the burning building after escaping it.The deceased were identified as six-month-old Sundari Kumari, daughter of Moni Kumari, Geeta Devi (60), mother of Pankaj Kumar, and Pankaj’s wife Reema Devi (35).According to police, the blaze broke out around 6.30pm during a havan puja after a diya reportedly set a curtain on fire. The flames quickly engulfed the front portion of the house, filling it…

Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of “double standards” on women’s empowerment, alleging that he speaks about women’s rights from public platforms, but Congress opposes and votes against the Women’s Reservation Bill.“The most revolutionary step towards empowering women is the Women’s Reservation Bill brought by PM Narendra Modi. But Rahul Gandhi and Congress voted against it. He does not want to give women their rights. He comes to Pune and speaks about women’s empowerment, but there is a clear contradiction between his words and actions. This reveals Gandhi’s double standards,” the CM said.Fadnavis…

Dhanbad mayor Sanjeev Singh meets affected families on Sunday Dhanbad: Panic gripped residents of Kamini Kalyan locality near old RSP College on the Jharia-Dhanbad main road on Saturday evening after the ground suddenly caved in, causing significant damage to four houses and causing cracks in the walls and courtyards of 14 others.Residents rushed out of their homes, while several families moved their belongings to safer places, fearing further subsidence. The affected families later blocked the road, demanding immediate rehabilitation, compensation and safety measures. The blockade was withdrawn after officials and public representatives assured residents that four affected families would be…

Labour minister Anil Rajbhar speaking at the 70th State School Handball Competition on Sunday. Varanasi: The Uttar Pradesh govt is continuously working to expand the scope of govt jobs and opportunities for sportspersons, labour minister Anil Rajbhar said on Sunday.Speaking at the 70th State School Handball Competition held at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Sports Complex, Bada Lalpur, Rajbhar said that, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath, sports facilities are being rapidly expanded to make Uttar Pradesh a sports powerhouse.The minister said the government aims to provide more opportunities for players and encourage sporting…

Kolkata: A lawyer was injured and her husband assaulted after a recklessly driven vehicle collided with their car on SN Road Roy in Behala on Friday, Aug 21 around 8 pm.The incident occurred in front of the Merlin Jabakusum building while the victim was returning home from court by car with her husband. According to the complaint, the offending vehicle was being driven in a rash and negligent manner on a crowded road, endangering human safety before crashing directly into the complainant’s car.Following the collision, the lawyer’s husband stepped out of their vehicle to stop the offending car and address…

Dray encouraged students to make use of every scholarship, bursary and opportunity available to them.He said: “Many of these funds are available to more students than they realise, and everyone should be taking full advantage.”The average graduate in England leaves university with debts of more than £47,500. Scholarships such as Roehampton’s can reduce student debt and provide additional financial support.Thomas Cole, an esports player nicknamed Pac who specialises in the racing game Trackmania, said universities offering unique scholarships, including esports, encourages students academically by reducing the level of financial stress they might face. “Uni students being paid to play a…

Fast-fashion giant Shein says it plans to raise up to HK13.86bn (£1.3bn; $1.77bn) when its shares start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September.In a filing on Monday, external, Shein said it will offer nearly 280 million shares for between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50.At the top of the range, it would value the firm at almost $27bn (£19.8bn). But that is much lower than the $100bn valuation it reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022, reflecting weaker sales growth and higher costs.The long-awaited move debut comes after failed attempts to list in the US and London…

1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)It’s not fun to be pulled across two directions today and that’s precisely what could happen. A work demand can stretch longer than expected, and at home someone may want an answer, attention, or a proper conversation right away. Number 1 people like to take charge and move straight ahead, yet this day asks for something less comfortable, adjustment. If a recurrent family issue or an unresolved emotional issue occurs during breakfast or during a late night phone conversation, don’t simply…

Neem Karoli Baba (Photo: @Dharmsena_1/ X) Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharajji, was a revered Hindu guru and a devotee of Lord Hanuman. He helped many renowned figures around the world discern a clear and effective life path, including Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and Ram Dass, a Harvard psychologist and psychedelic researcher who later brought his teachings to the West.He once talked about the idea that the world often measures truth by what we can see, touch, and hear; Neem Karoli Baba’s words invite us to look beyond the surface, into a reality where consciousness is not limited by…