Pune: Persistent July rains have brought major relief to paddy growers in Pune district, reviving the kharif season after a rain-deficient June. Agriculture officials said nearly 48,000 hectares — over 80% of the normal 60,000-hectare paddy area — had already been transplanted, with the remaining acreage expected to be covered within a week.Inadequate June rainfall…
Specially selected Vernonia elliptica climbers have been planted to spread naturally across the shelter’s roof in the coming months Ahmedabad: The municipal corporation has developed the city’s first tree-integrated green bus stop as a pilot project at Acher AMTS station near Rajul Park Society in Sabarmati.The shelter has been designed around an existing mature tree,…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will amend public health laws to permit criminal proceedings against home births carried out without trained medical supervision, health minister K G Arunraj said on Wednesday, days after a Tirupur-based woman who had delivered her child at home died in a Coimbatore hospital.On Sunday, 32-year-old Sasikala, who attempted a “natural” home birth…
The narcotic was being transported in a truck as rice crackers Surat: The local crime branch (LCB) of Surat Rural police on Thursday seized 2.5 tonned of poppy husk — worth an estimated Rs 3.75 crore — from a truck on National Expressway 4, exposing an interstate supply network that allegedly routed the contraband through…
Randeep Hooda reveals why he rejected Salman Khan’s career advice: ‘I never wanted to do the same kind of roles’ (Image credits: Instagram) Randeep Hooda has revealed that he chose not to follow career advice given by Salman Khan, despite admitting it was “good advice.” The actor said that while both Salman and his father…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…
Chennai: AMMK MLA S Kamaraj said on Monday that the Cauvery issue will be solved only if BJP and Congress are not in power in the Centre and in Karnataka. Both Congress and BJP MLAs opposed the remarks.Speaking in the assembly about the Cauvery issue, Kamaraj said there should also be a regime change at…
Prabhu Deva buys an ultra-luxurious electric limousine worth Rs 70 lakh (Image Credits: Instagram) Legendary dance icon and filmmaker Prabhu Deva recently upgraded his garage by taking delivery of a brand-new MG M9 Presidential Limousine, an ultra-premium electric MPV valued at approximately Rs 70 lakh. Combining sustainable electric power with absolute elite luxury, this flagship…
Delhi government plans to launch public bus services to Noida airport (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is planning to launch public bus services to the newly opened Noida International Airport in Jewar.The Noida International Airport in the National Capital Region (NCR) began passenger flight operations almost a month ago, news agency PTI reported.“We…
Not long ago, solo travel was still a niche concept, and a woman travelling on her own was often seen as breaking social norms rather than embracing adventure. But thankfully, those days are in the past for good. In recent years, solo female travel has evolved from a trend into a global movement. Women worldwide…
