Patna: Bihar’s globally recognised litchi crop, known for its sweetness and aroma, is facing a severe crisis this season as unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms coupled with a growing sting bug infestation have caused extensive damage to orchards across the state.This year, Bihar witnessed monsoon-like conditions from early May with rainfall recorded at more than…
Bokaro: At least 47 stolen or missing mobile phones recovered by Bokaro police were returned to their owners at Steel City police station on Saturday. The devices were tracked and recovered using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, police said.However, many owners said the phones came back with cracked screens, damaged bodies and drained…
Koderma: The Koderma district administration is reviewing the responses that the office has received from the headmasters and subject teachers of 40 schools, who were given two days to explain why their schools failed to achieve 100% results in the Class X board exams conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) this year.Koderma district, which…
NEW DELHI: Delhi has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs indicating a possible terror threat, prompting Delhi Police and other security agencies to intensify surveillance across several sensitive locations.“Police have been directed to maintain strict vigil on suspicious movements, unattended objects and vehicles parked in sensitive zones,” PTI quoted an official as saying.According…
Kolkata: Bangaliyana took centre stage on the very first day of the new BJP govt in Bengal as CM Suvendu Adhikari sought to project his administration as a custodian of Bengal’s cultural identity and heritage, marking a sharp shift in the party’s political messaging in the state.Hours after taking oath at Brigade Parade Ground on…
Mumbai: A magistrate’s court granted bail to Rashmi Saluja, former executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises, in connection with a cheating and criminal conspiracy case registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) involving allegations of irregularities related to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).The court noted that while the accused was not arrested during the investigation, her…
Rakesh Bedi and Delnaaz Irani in Love Online: The Bollywood Cafe Two strangers, a cybercafe and a chatroom set the stage for the fun, flirty premise of Kanupriya Theatre Company’sLove Online: The Bollywood Café. The story follows Yash, played by the ever-goofy Rakesh Bedi, as he navigates a divorce, and Payal, portrayed by the effervescent…
CHENNAI: Hours after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekar on Friday and staked claim to form the next govt, AMMK founder T T V Dhinakaran met the governor and requested him to invite AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the govt.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he also alleged…
Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Friday signed an MoU with Isha Outreach, a unit of the Isha Foundation, for operation and maintenance of the Bans Ghat crematorium for the next five years.Under the agreement, the foundation will oversee electric crematoriums, wood-based cremation systems and public utility services at the site.As part of the five-year…
Jamshedpur FC players during a practice session Jamshedpur FC have a chance to return to the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) table when they take on Bengaluru FC at JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Saturday. Coming off a 2-0 win over FC Goa, Owen Coyle’s men will be high on confidence…
