Counterfeit crisis: J&K government bans machine-made products from handicrafts showrooms

The J&K government is cracking down on Kashmiri handicraft dealers who are misrepresenting machine-made products as authentic, handmade items. Notices have been issued, threatening blacklisting for those who fail to remove the fake goods. This action follows complaints and the deregistration of a retailer for selling a machine-made carpet as a genuine, GI-certified Kashmiri handicraft,…

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Ashutosh Rana says language shouldn’t spark fights

Amidst Maharashtra’s language debate, Ashutosh Rana advocates for unity, emphasizing dialogue over discord. Promoting his film ‘Heer Express,’ Rana highlighted India’s tradition of embracing diversity and resolving differences through conversation, as tensions rise between Marathi speakers and other linguistic groups due to the new three-language policy. He stressed India’s belief in acceptance rather than conflict.

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Ministers Island: When the sea pulls back, and visitors cross the ocean floor to reach it

The Bay of Fundy’s extreme tides transform landscapes, notably Ministers Island, accessible only at low tide. This historic retreat, once Sir William Van Horne’s summer home, showcases the dramatic impact of the sea. Beyond the island, the bay’s powerful tides create unique phenomena like the Old Sow whirlpool and expose formations at Hopewell Rocks, offering…

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Ambala on alert as Tangri river water level rises; minister Anil Vij reviews situation

Haryana Minister Anil Vij inspected the Tangri River in Ambala after it crossed the danger mark due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations. While the NDRF was called in as precaution, political activist Chitra Sarwara criticized the government’s flood preparedness after a temporary embankment collapsed, leading to displacement and distress in several colonies.

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Broken glass on Kanwar Yatra route: Accident or sabotage? Delhi LG flags incident; e-rickshaw driver held

Following concerns raised about glass shards along the Kanwar Yatra route in Delhi, police have detained an e-rickshaw driver. The incident occurred when the e-rickshaw, carrying glass panes, was hit from behind, causing the glass to shatter. Authorities responded swiftly, clearing the road and launching an investigation to rule out any foul play.

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