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Three teams of food safety officers inspected 14 establishmentsinvolved in the production, storage and sale of dairy products Surat: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Thursday launched enforcement against banned analogue dairy products, seizing and destroying around 235 kg of analogue cheese during raids across the city, a day after the state govt prohibited the manufacture, sale and storage of analogue paneer, cheese and butter.Three teams of food safety officers inspected 14 establishments involved in the production, storage and sale of dairy products. Officials said the seized analogue cheese fell under the category of products banned with effect from Wednesday.The civic…
Vadodara: The date on which a disability certificate is issued cannot be treated as the date on which a person actually became physically disabled, observed the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Chhota Udepur district. It also directed an insurance company to reconsider a rejected claim.The case concerns Ekta Joshi, a Chhota Udepur resident who suffered serious injuries in a road accident in 2018. She underwent prolonged medical treatment at different hospitals between 2018 and 2020 and was later diagnosed with permanent locomotor disability. In 2021, a govt doctor issued her a certificate confirming 56% physical disability.Joshi subsequently filed an insurance…
The state govt’s flagship trade event, proposed to be held from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, is expected to open new export opportunities for Kashi’s artisans and entrepreneurs Varanasi: Varanasi’s renowned traditional crafts and GI-tagged products are set to take centre stage at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026, with 40 entrepreneurs from the district preparing to showcase their products before global buyers. The state govt’s flagship trade event, proposed to be held from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, is expected…
Reshma sat in protest outside the police station demanding that authorities intensify the search T’puram: The mother of a fisherman, who has been missing off the Kollam coast for the past seven days, ended her protest outside Coastal police station after Union minister of state Suresh Gopi and the police assured that a fresh search would be launched on Friday.Reshma, mother of Gautham Krishna, sat in protest outside the police station demanding that authorities intensify the search and that senior officials, including the district collector, intervene in the case.“My son has been missing for seven days. I will not leave…
The area where Wednesday’s incident took place. Photo by Sayantan Chakraborty Kolkata: A 35-year-old accountant from Charu Market in south Kolkata was allegedly attacked in a road rage incident on Wednesday evening near Exide crossing.The victim, Ajay Khemka, a resident of Deodar Rahman Road, filed a complaint with Bhowanipore police. He said he was returning home from office around 6.45pm and was driving towards Charu Market along Chowringhee Road when a dark-coloured vehicle hit the left side of his hatchback near the crossing of Chowringhee Road and Suburban Hospital Road.Khemka alleged that the other vehicle was being driven rashly and…
From prognosis to diagnosis, from safe delivery to critical brain & cardiac bypass surgery, from simple fracture to complex knee implantation, advancements in MedTech industry across the world has supported the medical fraternity to save lives and better the conditions of living. In India, the land of Susruta, Med Tech is considered a strategic sector and the Government of India is invested in its growth. Driven by policy backing, cost advantages and capital inflows the sector is currently valued at approximately $16–20 billion with $4 billion in exports. From consumables to a number of high-end medical equipments are manufactured in…
Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent illegal off-roading and disturbance to wildlife, Ladakh administration Thursday approved the introduction of India’s first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails in the Union Territory’s upper reaches.Ladakh is home to India’s largest snow leopard population — 477 of the country’s estimated 718 snow leopards. The UT also supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species, which have drawn significant tourist attention over the years. Under this sustainable eco-friendly tourism…
Thane: Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik suggested an alternative alignment of the Thane Integral Ring Metro rail project to run through Samata Nagar, Lokmanya Nagar, Aai Mata Mandir and Shivai Nagar without interfering with the rest of the alignment. The deviation, he claimed, would lead to fewer rehabilitations required along the original stretch and instead raise footfall to the project.Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde directed the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MahaMetro) to study the feasibility and submit a report within three weeks.Meanwhile, Konkan graduate constituency MLC Niranjan Davkhare said the state has shown willingness to replicate and extend the Thane…
New Delhi: Widespread rain lashed the city Thursday, bringing temperatures down sharply and providing much-needed relief from humidity. With base station Safdarjung recording 56mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 5.30pm, the day saw a narrow gap of two degrees between the maximum and minimum temperatures.The maximum temperature settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal and down from 32.6 degrees Celsius Wednesday. The minimum temperature was 25.6 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal.Several areas witnessed intense spells of rain during the morning and afternoon. Lodhi Road received 60.4mm rain, Ridge 54.4mm, Pusa 31.5mm, Rajghat 29.3mm, Aya Nagar 22.3mm and…
Handlooms are no longer reserved for weddings and festivals. Handloom Day brings a packed calendar of exhibitions, artisan markets and craft showcases across the city. From office wear to weekend outings, handwoven textiles are increasingly becoming part of everyday wardrobes. “At a time when fast fashion is creating so much waste, choosing handloom is a conscious step towards sustainability,” says actor Radhika Narayan. For textile curator Lavina Basota, Karnataka’s own weaving traditions deserve greater recognition. “Karnataka is home to several extraordinary handloom traditions that remain underappreciated. When people think of South Indian silks, they immediately think of Kanchipuram, but Karnataka…