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Compared to domestic gas prices of Rs 65 a kg, the commercial cylinder cost is nearly three times, at Rs 165 Jaipur: Commercial LPG prices surged by Rs 42 with the 19 kg cylinder now costing Rs 3,141 in Jaipur. Similarly, the 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) will now cost Rs 825, by Rs 11. Compared to domestic gas prices of Rs 65 a kg, the commercial cylinder cost is nearly three times, at Rs 165.While small roadside food vendors using FTL cylinders are passing on the prices to the consumers, large consumers of 19 kg cylinders like hotels…

Daltonganj: Two persons were arrested for allegedly murdering a 23-year-old man in Palamu district, police said on Monday.Mojahid, a resident of Semra village, went missing on May 27, and his family informed the police next day. Following a search by police and locals, his body was found on May 30 at Van Pahar. His father Abdul Kalam lodged an FIR on the same day.According to police, one year old enmity originating in Raipur culminated in a brutal murder of (23) under Chainpur police station area.Palamu SP Kapil Chaudhary then constituted a special investigation team led by DSP Rajesh Yadav. “Call…

T’puram: Save Education Campaign Committee (SUCC) has urged chief minister V D Satheesan to revoke the previous LDF govt’s decision to sanction 85 teaching posts to various institutions under the SN Trust management. The committee said the posts were sanctioned in violation of norms.“As per the existing rules, teaching posts in colleges are to be sanctioned based on the student strength of the previous academic year. However, the previous LDF govt reportedly sanctioned these 85 posts on the basis of student admissions and workload of the year 2022 instead of the student strength prevailing during previous year of sanctioning. It…

Biraj Biswas, a 32-year-old powerhouse, has been appointed as the youngest minister in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s cabinet (Photo Credit: Facebook/@Biraj Biswas) KOLKATA: BJP MLA Biraj Biswas on Monday became the youngest member of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s Council of Ministers at the age of 32.Biswas, the MLA from Karandighi in Uttar Dinajpur, took oath as Minister of State at Lok Bhavan along with 34 senior leaders.The BJP’s strong showing in north Bengal has played a key role in shaping the new Council of Ministers, with several legislators from the region being sworn in.In the recent Assembly election, he defeated…

For an economy looking for resilience, and for thousands of unemployed youth seeking dignity in work, sheep farming  may be the quiet engine J&K has overlooked for too long HAKIM MOHD YASEEN Sheep farming has always been part of rural life in Jammu & Kashmir, but it’s still treated as a backyard activity rather than a serious economic sector. If given focus—credit, training, market support—it could become one of the region’s most reliable tools for generating jobs and keeping money circulating locally. A Natural Fit for the Land Much of J&K’s terrain is suited to grazing rather than intensive crop…

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained their IPL title, sharing a message for the franchise and its supporters on social media.Sindhu, who has been living in Bengaluru in recent years, began her Instagram post with a joke linking her move to the city with RCB’s recent success. “RCB fans, I am not saying I am the lucky charm. But I moved to Bangalore and suddenly you have won the trophy every year since. Do the maths. Huge congratulations to the incredible RCB team, the players, the staff, the ownership and the fans,”…

An ex employee working with a gymkhana in the western suburbs was arrested by Kandivli police in a case of misappropriation of Rs 24 lakh. Mumbai: An ex-employee working with a gymkhana in the western suburbs was arrested by Kandivli police in a case of misappropriation of Rs 24 lakh. Police said the accused spent all the cash, and there has not been any recovery from him as yet.The offence dates back to Feb last year. The FIR was registered on the basis of a complaint given by a senior accounts and finance manager at the gymkhana.The gymkhana has three…

New Delhi: For each victim’s family, the Saidulajab building collapse has brought to the fore a different set of challenges.The family of Dr Ravi Prakash Verma said they were contacted for Rs 5 lakh compensation from govt of UP, as he was from that state. However, Delhi or central govt has not checked on them.The family of engineer Nalin Rai said they spent Rs 32,000 to hire an ambulance to take his body to his native village in Bihar. Baikunth Nath, Nalin’s uncle, said the family has neither received any compensation nor been contacted by authorities.The family of Dr Ekta…

Craig Mengert, CEO, TriZetto Bengaluru: Craig Mengert, CEO of Cognizant’s healthcare software subsidiary TriZetto, has reportedly exited the company after nearly two decades with the healthcare technology firm, sources told TOI. He served as CEO for over 7 years. The development comes just two weeks after Cognizant hosted a major healthcare conference in the US.An email sent to Cognizant seeking comment did not elicit a response by press time.TriZetto is a key part of Cognizant’s healthcare business. Cognizant acquired the healthcare technology company for $2.7 billion in 2014 and has since integrated its software platforms into a broader suite of…

Hyderabad: Higher stress levels were observed among caregivers of children, especially mothers, of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to caregivers of non-autistic children, according to a study conducted by doctors from Niloufer Hospital in collaboration with faculty and junior residents from Gandhi Medical College and Hospital and govt medical college, Medchal-Malkajgiri.The study compared 50 children diagnosed with autism with 50 age- and gender-matched children without the condition. Boys made up 74% of the autism cases, showing that the condition was more prevalent among male children.Autism (file)Researchers found markedly elevated stress levels among caregivers of autistic children. The average…