DEHRADUN: In a cluster of high-altitude villages near the India-China border in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, households are shaped by absence. Across eight settlements – Harsil, Mukhba, Bagori, Dharali, Sukhi, Purali, Jhala and Jaspaur – the presence of young women and children has steadily thinned. The migration hasn’t been forced, nor has it followed economic distress….
NEW DELHI: Those who do not pay their traffic e-challan (fine) amount within three months could soon find their driving licences suspended by law enforcement agencies, while those who have accumulated three challans – for jumping red signal or dangerous driving – in a financial year, could see their licences confiscated for at least three…
NAGPUR: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed RSS as ‘modern akshyavat (indestructible banyan tree)’ of India’s eternal culture and invoked the vision of its founders, Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and Madhav Sadashivrao Golwarkar, for completing his govt’s mission of ‘Viksit Bharat‘.Addressing a gathering at the foundation-laying ceremony of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre, an eye hospital dedicated…
NEW DELHI: Central drug testing laboratories have identified 47 drug samples to be ‘not of standard quality (NSQ)’ in the latest survey. These include some batches of commonly used vitamin supplements, antibiotics and antacids.Identification of drug samples as NSQ is done based on failure of a drug sample in one or the other specified quality…
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board launched new facilities on the first day of Chaitra Navaratra to enhance the pilgrimage experience. Improvements include smart lockers, free public call booths, and complimentary slots for disabled devotees, along with captivating Bhajan performances and special services like helicopter bookings. JAMMU: In its endeavour to enhance the overall pilgrimage…
MANDALAY: The first Relief and Rescue Detachment of 10 personnel landed at Mandalay International Airport, Myanmar, at 5:45 pm MST on Sunday, according to the Indian Army.The team has begun site reconnaissance for establishing the Field Hospital and is currently undergoing orientation of the Area of Operations, the Indian Army said. The main body of…
India has practiced sustainability for centuries, integrating it into cultural and religious practices, stated Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the National Conference on Environment. He emphasized the need for optimal consumption and warned of the environmental risks of reckless resource exploitation, referencing India’s historical environmental wisdom as a solution. NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar…
NOIDA: Two workers were injured after a Lamborghini car veered onto the pavement and hit them near an under-construction building in Sector-94, Noida. Both were injured and admitted to a private hospital for treatment.According to the police, the injured individuals were identified as Rambhu and Ravidas. The driver of the car was arrested by the…
NEW DELHI: Six people have reportedly lost their lives and five sustained injuries in a tragic accident in Himachal Pradesh. A massive Kayal tree, uprooted by strong winds, collapsed onto vehicles parked near the Manikaran Gurudwara in Kullu, crushing those inside.As per the report, among the deceased were a street vendor, a car occupant, and…
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