Gaya: Magadh University acting vice-chancellor Dilip Kumar Keshari has sought an explanation from Gaya College principal Satish Singh Chandra after a surprise inspection uncovered several instances of alleged administrative and academic irregularities.The acting VC, along with registrar Binod Kumar Mangalam, conducted a surprise inspection at Gaya College on Saturday, during which the principal was found…
ERODE: The Bhavanisagar police in Erode district on Saturday arrested a 36-year-old man on charges of murdering his wife. The arrested man has been identified as Baga Prakash of Rameswaram. The deceased, L Rebecca, 24, was from the Sri Lankan Tamil refugee camp located near Thoppampalayam. In 2022, Rebecca married Baga Prakash in an arranged…
Experts point out that India’s strategic petroleum reserve policy should evolve into a broader energy security strategy that covers crude oil, LPG, and LNG. India’s energy security has been in sharp focus since the start of the US-Iran conflict. The need for robust strategic reserves to counter impact of global supply disruptions cannot be overstated….
Ranchi: Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) on Saturday equipped its field workers in the capital with a new proximity-warning safety device to prevent accidents during high-voltage repair work.“The compact gadget emits an audible alert and visual signal whenever a technician approaches a live wire. This will help the workers be alert if they are…
On a chilly morning in Uganda’s largest national park, rangers did more than prepare for a conservation mission: they prepared to protect the future of one of Africa’s most iconic animals. With quiet coordination, a few songs, and a great deal of expertise, wildlife officials began moving 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National…
Imphal: National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said the party sees a “political vacuum” in Manipur and is positioning itself as a strong regional alternative ahead of the 2027 Manipur Assembly elections, including the possibility of emerging as the single largest party.Speaking to reporters after attending the…
On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-time record for electricity use on the regional grid. Historically, New England has suffered from some of the highest retail electricity costs in the US. But about…
Sugarcane cultivation in Kalaburagi district has increased from 36,000 hectares last year to nearly 39,000-40,000 hectares this season Kalaburagi: Sugarcane cultivation in Kalaburagi district has increased from 36,000 hectares last year to nearly 39,000-40,000 hectares this season, as farmers prioritised the commercial crop amid the rise in the number of sugar factories and expectations of…
Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak laws to safeguard against leaks NEW DELHI: Tightening the noose around individuals, service providers and organised gangs involved in paper leaks, the Centre has proposed longer jail terms, steeper fines, and time-bound investigation and disposal of trials and appeals.According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill circulated…
NEW DELHI: Entry gates at three key Delhi Metro stations, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat have been reopened, bringing relief to commuters after days of access restrictions amid the ongoing protests in the national capital.The reopening of all entry gates came shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union education minister. (This is a…