Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Goa Children’s Act, 2003, to delete the word ‘leprosy’ from the law.Chief minister Pramod Sawant said the Supreme Court had directed chief secretaries and law secretaries of all states to immediately constitute a committee to study discriminatory expressions used in statutes.Following the directive, a…
Ahmedabad: A 31-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh was killed on the spot after an electricity pole fell on him during a crane operation near Hirapura village in Sanand GIDC on Tuesday morning. Manoj Kumar Shakya, the victim, had been employed with a contractor at the industrial estate since March 11.The accident occurred at around…
HSRP being fixed on a vehicle in Pune. Mumbai: Vehicle owners in Maharashtra must install high security registration plates (HSRP) by June 30, failing which strict action will be taken from July 1 under the Motor Vehicles Act, a senior transport department official said on Monday. Transport department has affixed over a crore HSRPs, but…
Long before written records described powerful kingdoms in Ireland, a large community had already taken shape in what is now County Armagh. Fresh archaeological research suggests that this landscape was far more than a collection of scattered prehistoric monuments. Instead, it appears to have been a carefully organised centre where people lived, worked, traded and…
Urban development minister Madhuri Misal said the transfer of five approved town planning schemes to PMC was under way Pune: Urban development minister Madhuri Misal on Wednesday told Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to fast-track preparation of a structural plan and bring it into force within the next 12-18 months to resolve delays in…
When surprised, a myotonic goat’s muscles briefly stiffen, sometimes making it fall over. A viral video that has received more than 5.4 million likes shows a baby goat jumping down from a small staircase before suddenly freezing with all four legs stiff and toppling over. Within seconds, it gets back on its feet and starts…
Actor Satyajeet Puri recently shared how one major controversy back in the day led to the boycott of Amitabh Bachchan and affected his 1987 film ‘Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara’. He recalled that public sentiment against the actor turned so hostile back then that people boycotted his movies, even defacing posters of the film with black…
Ishan Kishan (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan was the undisputed star with the bat as India sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe on Saturday, but it was a comical run-out miss behind the stumps that had social media buzzing long after the final ball.The wicketkeeper-batter, who smashed a brilliant 81 off 44 deliveries to…
Chennai police appoint expert panel to create awareness against drugs Chennai: In a first-of-its-kind drive, a panel of experts comprising a lawyer, a police officer, an educationist, a social worker and a doctor will visit more than 100 schools and colleges in the city to promote awareness against drug use through presentations, plays, motivational sessions…
The financial journey for those born on particular birth dates may start slowly, facing obstacles and delays in their early years. However, as they enter their thirties, an upward trend in their financial landscape is common. With dedication and proper financial management, achieving consistent income and success becomes a realistic goal, highlighting the importance of…
