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Pune: The ongoing Shravan period is seeing some people go beyond fasting and dietary restrictions by reducing their screen time, switching off social media notifications, avoiding mindless scrolling and keeping their phones away.“This is a sort of modern extension of the traditional focus of the month. We are consciously looking to create a quieter month with fewer social media distractions,” said Aarti Shinde, a resident of Kothrud.“It’s not about abandoning technology; it’s about avoiding mindless scrolling and social media stalking. I have decided to take a break from social media and have deactivated my accounts temporarily,” said Diksha Shah, a…

MC set to tighten rules for meat shops, restaurants Chandigarh: The municipal corporation (MC), Chandigarh, is set to introduce new Meat, Fish, Poultry Shops and Commercial Food Establishments Bye-Laws, 2026, replacing the existing 2002 regulations. The draft bye-laws will be tabled before the general house on Aug 20 for discussion and in-principle approval.MC officials said the revision is aimed at aligning local regulations with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSAI), while bringing hotels, restaurants, eating houses and cloud kitchens handling raw meat under a stronger regulatory framework.Under the proposed rules, FSSAI licences will remain valid only with an…

Students protested their Azamgarh college, citing excessive fees and teacher shortages. LUCKNOW: Students of a private inter college in Azamgarh skipped classes and staged a protest outside their school, alleging excessive fee collection, shortage of teachers and other irregularities in the institution.The protesting students questioned why they were being asked to pay an additional Rs 500, claiming they were told that the money was being collected on the instructions of the management. Students alleged that fees were also collected under different heads, including maintenance and library expenses, without satisfactory explanations.The students also raised concerns over the quality of education and…

Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Jaipur: Congress stepped up its attack on the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt Monday over fresh restrictions on outsiders entering govt schools and taking photographs or videos without the principal’s permission.Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra questioned the need for the restrictions, alleging the move was aimed at keeping the govt’s failures out of public scrutiny.In a post on X, Gehlot said the govt should focus on fixing broken roofs, leaking classrooms, and teacher shortages instead of restricting access to schools. “The BJP govt has found a way to…

Nagpur: Citizens may no longer to wait endlessly for action against blaring DJs, loudspeakers or other noise violations. Once Nagpur’s new noise pollution complaint system goes live, police stations will have three hours to act on a citizen’s complaint. In case of non-action, the matter will automatically escalate to senior police officials.The digital system, developed by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) IT department following directions of the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court, is aimed at ensuring swift action against noise pollution. A portal and mobile application will allow citizens to lodge complaints, upload evidence and track action taken through a…

Devotees visit the site to seek protection from snake bites and perform rituals for relief from Kalsarp Yoga.Devotees visit the site to seek protection from snake bites and perform rituals for relief from Kalsarp Yoga.Devotees visit the site to seek protection from snake bites and perform rituals for relief from Kalsarp Yoga.Devotees visit the site to seek protection from snake bites and perform rituals for relief from Kalsarp Yoga.Devotees visit the site to seek protection from snake bites and perform rituals for relief from Kalsarp Yoga.Devotees visit the site to seek protection from snake bites and perform rituals for relief…

Stop memos were issued to establishments found to be carrying out construction without the required permissions or in violation of approved building plans. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Thiruvananthapuram city corporation has initiated a crackdown on unauthorised constructions and establishments including restaurants and wayside eateries operating without a valid license in the city, with Mayor V V Rajesh personally leading an inspection drive.A team comprising corporation officials, police and elected representatives inspected several buildings and commercial establishments following complaints about illegal constructions.Stop memos were issued to establishments found to be carrying out construction without the required permissions or in violation of approved building…

Kolkata: A predawn rampage by a local gang left residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood in a state of terror after miscreants forced their way into a community facility, vandalized property, stole valuables, and directed verbal threats and abuse at local women and inhabitants on Aug 8.The police, however, had initially dragged its feet and finally lodged a FIR in the incident on Aug 15 after preliminary probe showed the involvement of the criminal gang.Around 4 am on Aug 8, a group of miscreants led by a local offender forcefully entered the Tiljala Noblemen Union Club on Shamsul Huda Road.…

For over a century, the industrial engines of Minnesota’s Iron Range drove the economy of Duluth. Raw iron ore moved down through the St. Louis River basin, feeding massive manufacturing plants along the shore. But that industrial output came with a long-term environmental tax. At Spirit Lake, which is a broad stretch of the river just upstream from Lake Superior, decades of heavy manufacturing left a quiet disaster resting on the riverbed. What looked like open water from the shore was actually a repository for toxic waste, trapping dangerous chemicals beneath the surface and cutting off local residents from an…

Drinking water supplies have been restored to about 7,400 properties in Kent which have been experiencing no water or low pressure, South East Water (SEW) has said.More than 8,000 customers were affected by the latest supply disruptions, which SEW said was a result of prolonged hot weather, high demand, pipe bursts, and power issues.Mike Court, South East Water incident manager, said earlier supplies had been restored to homes in Herne Bay, Rough Common and Blean.However, he said about 400 properties in the Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden areas were continuing to experience low pressure or no water and properties in Herne…