Chennai: Suspensions and warnings from ministers appear to have done little to deter TASMAC staff, as overcharging continues unabated at liquor outlets across the city. Employees have now begun accepting cash to avoid scrutiny.TOI found that the overcharging persists despite repeated complaints and official action. A customer at the elite shop number 422 on Nelson…
Chennai: Metrowater has seized 30 unauthorised submersible pumps in Taramani that were illegally drawing water from the pipeline network, leaving tail-end residents with inadequate supply.A senior official said 22 pumps were confiscated last month and eight more this month, following repeated complaints from residents. Residents in Ramasamy Street, Anjugam Ammal Street, Rani Ammal Street, Bharathiar…
Keri: Rising deforestation, loss of riparian vegetation, unregulated laterite quarrying, and upstream flow alterations are accelerating siltation in the Mhadei river and its tributaries in Sattari, during monsoon. Heavy rains wash loose silty clay and sandy silt into the river, leading to sediment buildup.Geology postgraduate Pankaj Lad said forest clearing in upstream areas has increased…
Kolkata: The KMC borough delimitation committee on Tuesday started the field-level survey in several borough areas across the city. According to a KMC source, the fieldwork was conducted in four Assembly areas — Cossipore-Belgachhia, Maniktala, Shyampukur and Jadavpur.Besides undertaking field-level survey of ward-wise population, the committee members have been entrusted to do verification of the…
A patient seed grows quietly. Your better results also need steady care this month. As August begins, the opening days appear favourable for social activities, although your enthusiasm and confidence may feel lower than usual. Relationships with siblings, friends and relatives may remain average. You may also have to deal with concerns related to the…
DIY: Don’t throw away empty candle jars! 5 smart ways to reuse them at home That pretty glass jar left behind once your favourite scented candle burns down to nothing doesn’t have to end up in the bin. Candle jars, especially the sturdier ones that come with premium or gifted candles, are often too good-looking…
Netas at Asish Banerjee’s home Rampurhat/Kolkata: The purported suicide note found beside former minister Asish Banerjee’s body, which said it was a “mistake to enter politics” has prompted senior netas across political lines to demand an impartial probe.Former TMC neta Asit Kumar Mal, in whose presence CM Suvendu Adhikari spoke with Banerjee’s kin, said, “Everyone…
CHENNAI: Twenty-one MPs from Tamil Nadu have urged governor R V Arlekar to issue “clear and advance guidance” to Universities of Tamil Nadu that Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu be rendered at the beginning of university convocations and govt functions in the state, with the national anthem played at the conclusion, in keeping with the state’s long-standing…
A ginger cat and a King Cobra recently engaged in a tense standoff in a Chinese park. The snake struck multiple times, but the agile feline skillfully dodged every single attempt. A passerby captured the extraordinary encounter on camera, and the footage quickly went viral online. The cat displayed remarkable indifference, which became a defining…
Tom Holland is swinging into the bank with a staggering paycheque for his role in the Sony and Marvel blockbuster ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. After the film crossed the USD 2 billion mark at the global box office, reports now indicate that the leading man will walk away with an estimated USD 100 million payday.According…
