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Mysuru: The LPG shortage, which began about 40 days ago following the West Asia conflict, continues to impact the hotel industry. Industry sources said hotels are still receiving only about 50% of their LPG cylinder requirement, affecting operations and forcing many establishments to raise food prices by Rs 5 to Rs 10 to avoid losses.Hotel owners said that although the situation has marginally improved, the shortage is still a major concern. “Most hotels have not restarted fuel-intensive snacks, as they need to manage operations with the limited cylinders available,” said a hotel owner, adding that many are currently operating with…
Canacona: A female hawksbill sea turtle washed ashore Talpona beach in Canacona, on Sunday, in a highly decomposed state.According to the South marine range forest officer Rajesh Naik, his staff was informed about the turtle spotting by the lifesavers at the beach. Soon, the forest guards arrived, saw the carcass and then informed the ReefWatch Marine Conservation and the Benaulim veterinary hospital.The veterinary team, headed by Dr Arjun Trikannad conducted the panchnama on the carcass. Naik said that the cause of death remained inconclusive in the postmortem examination due to the high decomposition level. He also stated that the female…
Mohali: Panic gripped commuters on Mohali Airport Road after a speeding BMW car caught fire and was gutted in minutes on Sunday afternoon. The driver managed to jump out on time but the vehicle was completely destroyed.According to eyewitnesses, the car was headed from New Chandigarh towards the airport when sparks were suddenly seen emerging from it. Within moments, thick smoke started billowing out, and the vehicle erupted into a ball of fire. Some witnesses also reported hearing loud explosive sounds as the fire intensified.The incident occurred around 2:45pm near TDI area and briefly disrupted traffic on the busy stretch.ASI…
Lucknow: A gutsy man fought off a leopard and saved his son’s life when the animal ambushed them in an agricultural field in the Sujauli range of Bahraich on Saturday evening.The child suffered injuries in the attack and was admitted to a local community health centre where he is said to be out of danger. The incident took place in Ayodhyapurwa village.Ajmat Ali was heading to a wedding with his son. As they were walking through a field, a leopard emerged from nearby bushes and pounced on the child. Despite the sudden attack, Ajmat Ali did not let go of…
Ajmer: Police Sunday arrested three accused for duping victims under the guise of selling rare species like golden tortoise and golden owl. Additional SP Rural Dr Kumar said that on March 23 victim Rashid made a complaint at Beawar police station that his acquaintance Saleem came to him and said that a golden tortoise worth Rs 1 crore was available at only Rs 20 lakh. Complainant added that out of greed he paid Rs 12 lakh, but the accused fled.Police formed a special team and arrested Tara Chand Bawaria (27), Rahul Yogi (21), and Rohitash Bawaria (24). Police said the…
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the supply of high-quality coal from the Gare Palma Sector-II mine in Chhattisgarh will help in reducing electricity tariffs while strengthening Maharashtra’s long-term energy security.Fadnavis said the availability of superior-grade coal with a gross calorific value of around 4,300 will improve efficiency in power generation and bring down overall fuel costs. “Currently, we receive coal with around 2,800 gross calorific value. With Gare Palma coal, less quantity will be required to generate the same amount of electricity, resulting in substantial cost savings,” he said, adding that these savings will directly translate…
In a shocking turn of events, Ranchi police nabbed three suspects, including a woman, connected to the tragic death of a 16-year-old domestic worker. The girl’s employer had initially reported her passing as an accident, but local residents raised suspicions of foul play after noticing suspicious rope marks on her body. Ranchi: Three persons, including a woman, were arrested on Saturday night in connection with alleged torture and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Manatu here, police said on Sunday.Khushboo Kumari, a resident of Umedanda, who was working as a domestic help at the house of child development project supervisor,…
Varanasi: With grand stand at Namo Ghat, the almost eight-kilometre stretch of mythological ghats and sand bed on the opposite bank will likely become the pavilion for the proposed air show of Indian Air Force in Oct.Increased activity by IAF officials at Namo Ghat has sparked curiosity about the event, with choppers spotted landing there recently. IAF officials were also seen exploring Namo Ghat phase-II’s vast platform for additional arrangements, leveraging its capacity to handle multiple choppers and accommodate a large number of vehicles. This suggests preparations are underway for a significant event, possibly an air show, given the ghat’s…
Thiruvananthapuram: After drawing sharp criticism from commuters and widespread attention on social media, state govt finally initiated corrective measures to address the unscientific installation of decorative streetlights and lamp posts along the busy PMG-Palayam Road.The issue raised serious safety concerns as several lamp post basements were found jutting onto the carriageway, reducing road space and posing a hazard to motorists. The stretch, which sees heavy daily traffic and passes the prominent Legislative Assembly complex, became particularly risky for two-wheeler riders and buses navigating the narrow lanes. Following public outcry, authorities stepped in to fix the problem. Rectification work is currently…
Kolkata: The maximum temperature touched the 35°C mark after a break during which the city was lashed by repeated thunderstorms. While the maximum clocked 35.2°C on a warm Sunday, the minimum touched 26.2°C.Last Friday, thunderstorms pulled the maximum temperature down to 26.5°C. On April 4, the mercury spiralled to 36.1°C. The city and south Bengal are set to remain warm and humid for the next seven days, said the Met office. “With no system or cloud cover, the sun is beating down and pulling the mercury up. Chances of rain or thunderstorms are low. A few areas may receive localised…