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Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University has been granted a federal patent for an innovative “Mobile Thermoelectric Refrigeration System” designed to revolutionise the small-scale storage and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables. The eco-friendly unit preserves the freshness, texture, and nutritional value of horticultural produce for extended periods, offering a sustainable breakthrough for agricultural cold chains.Unlike conventional refrigerators that rely on heavy mechanical compressors and chemical refrigerants, this field-deployable unit operates on the thermoelectric cooling principle based on the Peltier effect. By passing direct current (DC) through two dissimilar semiconductor materials to transfer heat, the system completely eliminates the harmful environmental impacts…
During the operation, traffic personnel cracked down on cars with black-tinted windows Noida: A three-day traffic enforcement drive across Noida, Central Noida and Greater Noida resulted in action against more than 22,000 vehicles between May 15 and 17. Conducted under police commissioner (CP) Laxmi Singh and supervised by additional CP (law and order) Rajeev Narayan Mishra, the campaign targeted pressure horns, defective or missing number plates, black window films, road stunts and speeding under a stated zero-tolerance policy.Police said the primary objective of the drive was to improve road safety, ensure disciplined traffic movement and curb dangerous driving practices that…
Ceramic implant with the polyliner Pune: Two years ago, when a 40-year-old businessman, struggling with morbid obesity, underwent hip replacement surgery, he expected it to be “life-changing.” Instead, it turned into a “nightmare.”Within a week of the surgery, the ceramic implant shattered under his weight, leaving him bedridden for three weeks, requiring multiple blood transfusions, and leaving behind a traumatic 36-cm scar. The patient recently sought help at a city hospital for replacement of his other hip, but his previous experience had left him with deep-seated mental trauma.Dr Rohit Luthra, orthopaedic surgeon at Arcus Hospital, explained the failure of the…
Panaji: A Dona Paula resident Jagdish Sardessai, 27, was arrested by Panaji police on Wednesday for drunk, and rash and negligent driving, after he crashed his BMW into multiple vehicles, leaving three cars damaged.The incident took place late on Tuesday night when Sardessai was driving from NIO Circle to Manipal Hospital. CCTV footage showed the speeding BMW swerving into the opposite lane, hitting into parked vehicles and later colliding into an oncoming four-wheeler as well, the impact bringing both cars to a halt.After arresting the driver who was in an inebriated, police said that he will be produced before the…
Sonipat: In a tragic turn of events, a 60-year-old businessman from Assandh town lost his life while attempting to save his wife after she slipped into a canal during a religious ritual. His body was recovered from a canal in Sonipat district three days after the incident, the police said on Wednesday.The deceased, identified as Murari Lal Goyal, was a well-known rice mill owner and trader in Karnal district’s Assandh area. He also owned an arhtiya shop and a factory, while his son assisted in managing the family business. According to family members and police officials, Murari Lal and his…
Lucknow: Two friends on a motorcycle were killed after being hit by a speeding unidentified truck on Kisan Path in Gosaiganj on Wednesday afternoon. One of the victims had become a father three days ago, said police.Suraj Rawat (21) and Swayam Singh (20), residents of Nizampur Majhingwa village under Sushant Golf City police limits, were childhood friends and worked together as painters in the city.According to police, the duo was commuting on a motorcycle towards Mohanlalganj for work when the accident occurred near Duniyapat Kheda village on Kisan Path in Gosainganj area.After the collision, both youths were dragged along the…
Patna: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) on Wednesday arrested a data entry operator red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs37,100 at the Child Development Project Office (CDPO) in Naubatpur, Patna district. The accused, Santosh Kumar, was caught inside his office chamber during the operation. The action was taken after a vigilance case was registered on May 18.The complainant, Sushila Kumari—wife of Sumit Prakash, a resident of Gaighat under Alamganj police station area in Patna, and currently a supervisor at the CDPO office in Naubatpur—had lodged the complaint with the VIB. She alleged that Kumar was demanding bribes from 17 Anganwadi…
Jaisalmer: The Jaisalmer unit of the forest department would host events Thursday to commemorate the day when Great Indian Bustard (GIB), or Godawan, was declared Rajasthan’s state bird. Forest and Environment Minister Sanjay Sharma is expected to attend the main event and announce May 21 as “Godawan Diwas,” marking the date in 1982 when the species was officially recognised as the state bird amid concerns for its declining population.Wildlife experts said conservationists had long sought annual recognition of the date. Senior wildlife biologist Dr Sumit Dookia said the ERDS Foundation recently proposed dedicating May 21 to the species, linking it…
Rajkot: A 30-year-old man died and his cousin was seriously injured after their motorcycle plunged into an unguarded put at an under-construction bridge in Khambha taluka of Amreli district, prompting police to book the contractor for alleged negligence.The fatal accident occurred on Monday night on the Dedan-Raydi road, where Rahul Dhadhal was riding with his cousin, Ghanshyam Vala, when the motorcycle fell into a ditch that was left open, police said.Ghanshyam, 22, a resident of a village in Khambha taluka, later filed a complaint at Khambha police station against the contractor responsible. The case has been registered under Sections 105…
SP with students of govt school Koderma: To bridge the gap between law enforcement and the younger generation, Koderma SP Kumar Shivashish hosted an event titled “Samvad Program” at RMMM+2 High School in Chandwara on Wednesday.The initiative was aimed to instil a strong sense of social responsibility among students while fostering deep mutual trust between the public and the police department.During the interactive session, the SP engaged in a direct dialogue with the students, breaking down complex legal and social issues into accessible life lessons. He also spoke at length about cybersecurity threats, the dangers of substance abuse, and the…