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Bhagalpur: More than 125 quintals of the famed GI-tagged Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur are being dispatched to the country’s top dignitaries, including President of India, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman, CMs and other VVIPs.The exclusive mango variety recently gained further prominence after Prime Minister in his monthly programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, on June 1 praised the fruit’s distinctive aroma and sweetness, noting that its fragrance can be identified from a distance. He also cited Jardalu mangoes as an example of local products successfully reaching global markets and referred to the country’s growing mango economy.Freshly harvested…
Jodhpur: A social media influencer from Jodhpur was hospitalised in critical condition after allegedly consuming poison at her home Wednesday, with her family accusing online trolls and rival influencers of subjecting her to sustained harassment.Anita Bishnoi, a digital content creator from Shikargarh in the Banar area of Jodhpur, was rushed to MDM Hospital after family members discovered that her health had suddenly deteriorated.MDM Hospital superintendent Vikas Rajpurohit said she was under intensive care and her condition remains critical but stable.Though no formal complaint was filed, Banar police reached the hospital to gather preliminary information. “No case has been registered yet;…
Nagpur: Maharashtra topped national performance under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, contributing 4,700 of the record 15,000 rooftop solar systems installed across India on May 29 — about 31.3% of the total — the highest among all states.MSEDCL, which is implementing the scheme in the state, said the scheme is aimed to help households reduce their electricity bills through rooftop solar generation and credited the scheme’s momentum in the state to guidance from CM Devendra Fadnavis.Union new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi praised the state, noting Maharashtra has crossed the six lakh rooftop solar installation milestone. Under…
Bokaro: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Bokaro Steel City railway station seized 23 bottles of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from Kosi Super Express. A passenger was detained for attempting to smuggle the consignment into Bihar, officials said.Santosh Kumar, the officer-in-charge of the RPF post, said the operation was carried out during a routine inspection of the train. “Members of the train escorting party alerted RPF personnel about a suspicious trolley bag lying unattended near Seat number 17 in Coach B-1,” he said.During the inquiry, a passenger identified as Nitish Kumar, 23, a resident of Karua village in Saharsa district…
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Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s (VMC) Standing Committee will consider a proposal on June 5 to expand the board of directors of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) being formed for implementation of the Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme in the city.The proposal, moved by the municipal commissioner, seeks approval to induct two additional VMC officials — the chief accountant and the head of department (City Bus Project) — into the SPV board as directors.According to the civic body, the inclusion of the two officials is necessary in view of the operational framework and guidelines of the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme.The…
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the officials to take stringent action against negligence in handling land-related complaints, warning them that laxity at any level would not be tolerated.While listening to matters of land disputes, he instructed the district administration officials to initiate disciplinary action, including suspension where warranted, against those found negligent in resolving such cases.The CM listened to grievances of around 150 people during Janata Darshan program at the Gorakhnath Temple on Wednesday. Several complainants alleged inaction by revenue officials in land dispute matters, prompting the CM to seek immediate corrective measures from the administration.Assuring citizens…
Thiruvananthapuram: State govt is considering establishing a state stroke registry as part of efforts to strengthen stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services, said health minister K Muraleedharan in the assembly on Wednesday.The proposed registry will maintain data on stroke admissions, treatment outcomes, thrombolysis rates, rehabilitation services and patient survival rates, providing policymakers with a scientific basis for planning and improving stroke care. The minister said govt was examining the formation of a state stroke task force to monitor hospital performance and reduce treatment delays, with the goal of achieving a door-to-needle time of less than 60 minutes for patients.As part…
Sarthak.GKolkata: The state govt on Wednesday unveiled ‘Apnar Sarkar Apnar Pashe (Your Govt is Beside You)’ with the help of which people of Bengal can connect with the chief minister’s office (CMO) if they face any problem in availing any govt service. Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled the helpline, 8282082820, where people can call to directly reach the CMO with their grievances about any scheme or service.The helpline would be operational from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday, the CM announced at Nabanna. People can also mail their complaints to asap@wb.gov.in. The initiative is especially aimed at…
The guest list for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding in New York City is telling a story, and it’s not the one anyone expected. The woman Swift feuded with for years just got an invite. The woman she considered one of her closest friends did not.Taylor Swift is inviting Karlie Kloss to her wedding; Blake Lively didn’t make the cut.Taylor and Karlie became one of pop culture’s most famous friendships after meeting at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, practically inseparable during Swift’s “1989” era, appearing together at award shows, on road trips, and even landing a…