Millions of years ago, the Red Sea vanished, becoming a vast salt desert for 100,000 years. Around 6.2 million years ago, a colossal flood dramatically refilled the basin, carving the Bab el-Mandab Strait and restoring its vibrant marine life. This ancient desiccation and subsequent revival underscore the ocean’s remarkable resilience and the profound impact of…
Buxar district administration has intensified measures for the upcoming assembly elections on November 6, focusing on free, fair, and peaceful polling. Preventive actions have been taken against potential threats, and flying squads and surveillance teams are deployed. Efforts are underway to boost voter turnout among the 12.85 lakh registered voters.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has been anemic with Geno Smith leading the NFL in interceptions, prompting calls to consider August-acquired Kenny Pickett. Pickett offers a contrasting risk profile with more control and developmental upside, potentially providing a solution to the team’s quarterback woes despite contractual and institutional hurdles.
Following the shocking daylight murder of senior advocate Pitabash Panda, the Odisha State Bar Council has demanded a high-level judicial inquiry and ₹1 crore compensation for his family. Expressing outrage, the council declared a statewide pen-down strike for Wednesday, emphasizing the attack’s threat to the legal system and the profession’s independence.
Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer met with political parties to enforce the model code of conduct. Candidates with criminal records must be disclosed publicly, and parties must submit star campaigner lists within seven days. The Rs 40 lakh expenditure limit for assembly elections was also reiterated, emphasizing transparency and fair practices.
Bhagalpur district has increased its polling stations to 2,678 to accommodate a maximum of 1,200 voters per station, as mandated by the Election Commission. Nominations will be filed from October 13-20, with polling scheduled for November 11. Extensive surveillance teams and sector officials have been deployed to ensure free and fair elections.
A fresh upper air cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the north Bay of Bengal around Friday, potentially developing into a low pressure area and causing moderate rainfall in Odisha. This system may also delay the withdrawal of the monsoon, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms anticipated throughout the week.
The inspection, carried out a day after receiving a letter from MP’s drug controller, confirmed 364 critical and major violations at every stage — right from sourcing raw materials to drug making, testing and packing.
The inspection, carried out a day after receiving a letter from MP’s drug controller, confirmed 364 critical and major violations at every stage — right from sourcing raw materials to drug making, testing and packing.
