Exit conferences will be held after annual audit of every gram, taluka and district panchayat Gandhinagar: To tighten supervision of local self-govt bodies and ensure quicker action against financial irregularities, Gujarat govt on Thursday made it mandatory to hold an “exit conference” immediately after the annual audit of every gram panchayat, taluka panchayat and district…
Retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ranjit Kumar Bagas has been appointed as the chairman Kolkata: Bengal govt has reconstituted the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes, appointing retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ranjit Kumar Bagas its chairman.According to a notification issued by the Backward Classes Welfare department, retired IAS officers Naveen Prakash and…
Patients at Kamala Nehru Hospital on Thursday Pune: Regular healthcare services resumed at city hospitals by Thursday evening after the state chapter of Indian Medical Association and Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors called off their strike following the high court’s intervention in the imbroglio over allowing trained homeopaths practice modern medicine in the state.There was…
In Goa, the transmission line will stretch 19.4km, of which 14.4km passes through forest and wildlife areas Panaji: The Union environment ministry’s Regional Empowered Committee (REC) has granted in-principle approval for diversion of forest land in Goa and Karnataka for the pending 400kV Goa-Tamnar transmission line project, clearing a key hurdle for the inter-state power…
Three teams of food safety officers inspected 14 establishments involved in the production, storage and sale of dairy products Surat: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) destroyed 376 kg of inedible food and seized 182 kg of banned single-use plastic during a late-night enforcement drive across the city, recovering Rs 5.78 lakh in penalties and administrative charges.The…
Gold prices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, touching a seven-week high as weaker oil prices, a softer US dollar and lower US Treasury yields lifted demand for the safe-haven metal amid growing optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The rally followed modest gains on Wednesday, when a…
Sonita Muluh’s record squat attempt was ruined after spotter Ernestas Kusinas admitted interference, triggering a racism investigation and lifetime ban/ Image: X Belgian powerlifting champion Sonita Muluh has spoken publicly about feeling “unsafe” competing after a spotter at the 2026 World Powerlifting Championships admitted on social media that he had intentionally interfered with her lift…
After months of play coy about their rumoured wedding, Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have seemingly confirmed the buzz by debuting their gold wedding rings.Months after marriage speculation first began doing the rounds, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, put rumours to rest by stepping out with their wedding bands. While Zendaya has made the…
Quote of the day by American author Mignon McLaughlin Human character possesses a remarkable capacity for self-deception, particularly when it comes to the pursuit of virtue. When Mignon McLaughlin, an American journalist, editor and author best known for her sharp aphorisms, penned the observation that a proud man can learn humility, but will be proud…
Egg oiling helps protect vulnerable Sage-Grouse by reducing raven numbers. Common ravens are among the most intelligent birds in the world. Over the years, raven numbers have increased in many places because they benefit from food and nesting sites linked to human activity. According to USGS research, from 1966 to 2018, raven numbers across North…
