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The rise has triggered flood-like conditions in several low-lying areas and affected activities along the ghats. Varanasi: The water level of the Ganga in Varanasi rose to 66.72 metres on Tuesday, with the river flowing just 3.54 metres below the warning level and rising at around 4cm per hour. The rise has triggered flood-like conditions in several low-lying areas and affected activities along the ghats.The rising Ganga has also pushed up the water level of the Varuna, resulting in flood-like conditions in parts of Salarpur in Sarnath. Several houses along the Varuna were inundated on Monday, forcing residents to move…

It was one of the biggest recognitions of Muhammad Ajmal’s career Thiruvananthapuram: Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi should have been overwhelmed with joy when he learned that he had been selected for the Arjuna Award. It was one of the biggest recognitions of his career, a moment any athlete would treasure. Yet, when contacted after a training session at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Thiruvananthapuram, Ajmal’s voice carried more grief than celebration.“It was my ummachi who wished for my success the most,” Ajmal said, referring to his mother, Asiya. “But she died 19 days ago. Now I miss her so…

The festival will feature hot-air balloons and other aerial attractions Kolkata: The Maidan skyline is set to get a colourful makeover this Vishwakarma Puja, with the Bengal govt planning a kite and balloon festival featuring large-scale kite flying, hot-air balloons and aerial displays in the heart of the city.Bengal’s tourism minister Shankar Ghosh announced the plan on Tuesday, saying the festival would be held on the Maidan on Vishwakarma Puja as part of the department’s efforts to introduce new attractions to Kolkata’s tourism calendar.“The kite and balloon festival will be held on the Maidan on Vishwakarma Puja,” Ghosh said.Kite-flying has…

Warning: This story contains distressing details and discussion of attempted suicideLindsay Clancy was “begging for help” before killing her three children, her former mother-in-law testified on Tuesday, echoing others who have told a court that Clancy’s mental health deteriorated after the birth of her youngest son.”She had insomnia. She was losing her appetite,” the mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, said at the murder trial. “She was very anxious and sad.”Lawyers for Clancy, who does not dispute carrying out the killings but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, say she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time.Prosecutors, meanwhile, alleged she made a…

Russia has warned of “consequences” following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.The Russian embassy in the UK accused Britain of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis” as Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Moscow and other parts of the country in recent weeks.In particular, the attacks have targeted oil refineries and warehouses of the largest online retailer Wildberries.UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue “to support Ukraine 100%”.The BBC’s Caroline Hawley explains what we know about Russia’s warning.More on this story. Source link

Members of the group have included founder and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons and the late Dusty Hill. When Hill died in 2021, the group carried on performing with Elwood Francis as its bassist.”Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas,” Gibbons said. “His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top. The band of which he was part for six decades is going to keep on keeping on as he had wished,” he said.ZZ Top, which was inducted…

The day can be wet clay. It’s slow and heavy and not cooperative. The Moon is not at ease for you, and this could drain your energy, distract you and make simple tasks feel more arduous than they could be.Discouraging results are possible if you expect too much too fast. So don’t let one delay poison your whole mood. A payment may take time, a message may come late, or a plan may not click at first attempt. Spending also tends to rise, often on routine things, fuel, food, transport, small household needs. Nothing dramatic, still annoying. Calmness is your…

And then there’s the Ilkal saree from Karnataka, for those who want to do something a little different.Ilkal sarees are recognised for their distinctive weaving technique, including the traditional Tope Teni method used to join the body and pallu. They often come in brighter colours with striking borders and traditional designs.So if an ivory-and-gold saree isn’t really your thing, an Ilkal can give you a festive look while still keeping the handloom and traditional touch.For Ganesh Utsav, Ilkal sarees in warm festive colours, like vermillion, ochre, or turmeric yellow, look stunning. They are easy to carry for day-long pandal hopping,…

Srinagar, Aug 18: The Wildlife Department in Kashmir has received around 1,700 distress calls related to human-wildlife conflict this year, with teams responding to all such complaints, Regional Wildlife Warden, Kashmir, Tawheed Ahmad Deva, said.Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Deva said the department has been responding promptly to distress calls and has dedicated teams to deal with incidents involving wild animals.“Whenever we receive these distress calls, we act immediately. We have proper teams for responding to such complaints,” he said.He further said that over the past six to seven years, the department has received more than 14,000 distress calls related to human-wildlife conflict, and…

The Connecticut Sun will host the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night, hoping to end a two-game losing streak.Head coach Rachid Meziane confirmed that both Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards have been ruled out. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)However, Connecticut will be without two important players for the matchup.Head coach Rachid Meziane confirmed that both Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards have been ruled out.Griner will miss her second straight game while dealing with a left knee injury, while Edwards is also set to sit out her second consecutive contest because of a left ankle issue.This story is being updated. Source link