Despite a two-day deadline from the Ranchi district administration, numerous temporary Durga Puja pandals, gates, and archways remained standing on Sunday, disrupting traffic flow. The directive, issued following a Jharkhand High Court order, aimed to clear structures that continue to choke city roads, causing bottlenecks during peak hours.
A 20-day joint civil-military trek to the sacred Athupopu, a revered site for the Idu Mishmi tribe, has commenced from Anini Military Garrison. This expedition celebrates adventure and unity in forward areas, fostering deeper civil-military integration and collective faith. Soldiers and civilians marching together symbolize “Soldiers as Citizens in Uniform,” building bridges of understanding and…
Darbhanga’s election expenditure monitoring cell met with nodal officers, emphasizing strict adherence to SOPs for upcoming assembly polls. Observers directed flying squad and static surveillance teams to conduct checks with dignity, ensuring essential services like ambulances are not unduly delayed. Vigilance against voter influence through freebies was also stressed.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched CM-FLIGHT to train youth in foreign languages for global employment, initially focusing on Japan. The initiative aims to place 50,000 to one lakh candidates from Assam in Japan, with significant government subsidies making the training highly affordable for participants.
Bigg Boss 19’s latest episode saw Zeishan Quadri evicted after a dance floor challenge. Baseer Ali and Neelam Giri were declared safe, leaving Ashnoor Kaur and Zeishan in the bottom two. Zeishan’s elimination left many contestants in tears and shocked, with Amaal Mallik vowing to play harder.
Salaries of 86 polling officers in Buxar have been withheld for failing to attend mandatory election training. These officers must provide a written explanation for their absence within 24 hours or face an FIR for dereliction of duty. Training is ongoing for the first phase of Bihar assembly elections.
The Charaideo Fishing Festival 2.0 was inaugurated by state minister Jogen Mohan at Amit Sarubor Borbill, drawing around 500 anglers. The competition, which awarded the winner for catching the largest fish, aimed to promote traditional lifestyle, food culture, and the harmonious relationship with nature.
Apple has achieved a record $10 billion in iPhone exports from India in the first six months of FY25, a 75% increase year-on-year. This surge is driven by expanded manufacturing, with all iPhone 17 models now produced in India for global markets from launch. Industry experts anticipate further growth, potentially exceeding last year’s figures despite…
Winter’s cozy habits can pose health risks, a report reveals. Overusing space heaters, long hot showers, poor hydration, comfort food binges, sealed windows, and skipping exercise can negatively impact well-being. Simple adjustments like lukewarm showers, staying hydrated, ventilating rooms, balanced meals, and staying active ensure a safer, healthier, and more comfortable winter season.
