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Hyderabad: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for the next four days, warning of a further rise in temperatures across Telangana. According to the forecast, 14 districts will be under a red alert on Thursday, while the remaining districts will be under an orange alert. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually by one to two degrees Celsius, with some areas likely to record highs of up to 47 degrees Celsius.Hyderabad is also expected to witness soaring temperatures, with the mercury likely to cross the 43-degrees Celsius mark.The severity of the prevailing heat conditions was evident on Wednesday,…
Chennai: A chief engineer and director in-charge of Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation (TNGECL) has been placed under suspension for clearing solar and wind projects without the knowledge of the senior officials.The suspension of P Chandrasekaran comes a day after electricity minister C T R Nirmalkumar held a maiden review meeting with all the officials in the presence of TNEB chairman J Radhakrishnan on Tuesday. The suspension order undersigned by the chairman did not elaborate on the alleged malpractice but mentioned that the suspension was necessary since an inquiry has been contemplated against the grave charges levelled against him. Source…
State forest department will be provided land parcels of non-forest land in instances where forest land is diverted for road widening purposes Gandhinagar: The state cabinet on Wednesday decided to draw up a comprehensive plan of road widening projects where forest land will be required. Spokesperson Jitu Vaghani said the forest department will be provided land parcels of non-forest land in instances where forest land is diverted for road widening purposes.Cabinet approves `Atalwadi’ scheme: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the `Atalwadi’ scheme where infrastructure will be set up for social or public functions that can accommodate up to 500…
Prof Gyaneshwar Chaubey from BHU (center) with Sovon Acharya (left) and Parmanand Kushwaha (right) Prayagraj: A dangerous new ‘superbug’ that can resist several commonly used antibiotics has been identified by Indian scientists, raising fresh concerns over the growing threat of drug-resistant infections in hospitals. In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from six leading Indian institutions have successfully completed the first whole-genome sequencing of a new strain of Proteus mirabilis, a bacterium known to cause severe urinary tract and bloodstream infections.The newly identified strain has been named Proteus mirabilis Strain Indica (ST286). The research was carried out by a team of…
Bhubaneswar: The state govt has directed the district collectors to form dedicated highway safety task forces.A senior transport department official said the highway safety task forces will be set up in every district following a Supreme Court directive issued to all states on April 13. “Their mandate is to address safety concerns on national highways through coordinated action, including removal of encroachments and prevention of illegal parking,” the official said.Accidents on national highways have been steadily rising in the state. Transport department data shows 4,317 accidents in 2022 and 4,587 in 2023, resulting in 2,043 and 2,180 deaths respectively.Each task…
Coimbatore: Stating that even AI tools could be wrong, DMK deputy general secretary and MP Kanimozhi said that people should rely on rational thinking over being influenced by social media.Speaking at a self-respect wedding in the city on Wednesday, Kanimozhi said rationalist EVR Periyar’s core message was to question authority and avoid believing claims simply because they came from someone influential.She said, “Instagram and WhatsApp University often reshape opinions through misinformation, including false claims such as Tamil Nadu appointing its first woman minister only recently, despite women holding ministerial roles even before the Independence and under successive DMK governments.”She said…
The waterlogging hotspots include sectors 52, 9, 10 and 21, along with Khandsa, Basai and Kadipur Gurgaon: MCG has set May 31 as the deadline to complete works at 155 waterlogging-prone locations across the city ahead of the monsoon season, officials said on Wednesday.The deadline was reviewed during a meeting of the sewerage and monsoon management cells chaired by municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, where officials assessed preparedness for flooding, sewer overflow and drainage failures during the rains.The identified locations include 41 hyper-critical, 54 medium-category and 60 general-category waterlogging spots. The locations include sectors 52, 9, 10 and 21, along with…
Guwahati: A container truck met with an accident before getting onto the Saraighat bridge early on Wednesday morning after reportedly losing balance. No fatality was reported in the incident, but the driver and the handyman sustained injuries, who were later hospitalised, police said.According to traffic officials, the truck was coming from the Amingaon side and heading towards Jalukbari when the driver lost control before getting onto the bridge, causing the vehicle to veer off course and fall. “We found that the driver was extremely tired and lost balance. Police team reached the spot and launched a rescue operation,” a traffic…
Times News NetworkKanpur: Virat Sahni and Krish Singh’s unbeaten half centuries and their 161 runs unbeaten partnership for opening wicket enabled Solovair UK XI beat Oliver Brown by 10 wickets in the Pool league match of JNT Under-12 cricket tournament for Sigma Griplock trophy played at the Kanpur South ground on Wednesday.Oliver Brown XI, deciding to bat first, posted a total of 158 runs. Opener Arjun Singh played an innings of 71 runs hitting 14 boundaries. Solovair in reply scored 161 runs without any loss. Virat Sahni scored unbeaten 85 runs plundering 15 boundaries and a six. Krish Singh contributed…
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…