Lucknow: The flood situation remained severe across Uttar Pradesh, affecting 913 villages in 24 districts. Around 83,091 people are bearing the brunt of the floods, with 19,167 forced to move into govt-run flood shelters. More than two lakh individuals have received relief assistance, said relief commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami.The worst-affected districts include Bijnor, Bahraich, Gonda,…
NEW DELHI: Taking serious note of the “wrongful” additions being made to the West Bengal electoral roll by some of its field officers, Election Commission on Tuesday ordered immediate suspension of EROs and assistant EROs of Baruipur Purba assembly constituency (AC) and Moyna AC. It also directed that an FIR be filed against them for…
NEW DELHI: RSS will not extend invitations to the embassies of Pakistan, Turkiye and Bangladesh for its 100th anniversary celebrations, even as it is reaching out to other diplomatic missions it’s been in touch with.The list of invitees includes representatives of minority communities, sports and cultural icons, thought leaders and entrepreneurs from emerging fields such…
NEW DELHI: India is considering revamping pilot training by gradually moving away from the current system, where a student has to first earn a commercial pilot licence (CPL) and then do type rating separately for a specific aircraft, to a unified “multi-crew pilot licence” (MPL) system. Directorate General of Civil Aviation will hold a meeting…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a detailed review of development works for the Agra division in Agra on Tuesday. He announced that there was no shortage of funds for projects but emphasised the need for proper utilisation of the budget.Interacting with officials and public representatives from Agra, Mathura, Firozabad, and Mainpuri, the CM directed…
DEHRADUN: A glacier collapse or glacial lake breach upstream, rather than the initially suspected cloudburst, likely triggered the flash flood that ravaged Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, experts studying meteorological and satellite data told TOI. As rescue and relief operations continued, scientists began investigating evidence suggesting that a significant avalanche, glacier collapse or…
Jatamansi, a revered Ayurvedic herb, offers a natural solution for hair revitalization. This homemade oil, infused with ingredients like coconut oil, bhringraj, and fenugreek, stimulates the scalp, strengthens strands, and promotes healthy hair growth. Regular use promises reduced hair fall, increased shine, and overall healthier hair, making it a potent alternative to synthetic treatments. If…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Tuesday gave the initial nod for the procurement of 87 new heavy-duty armed drones and over 110 more air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which IAF used as the primary weapon to strike Pakistani airbases and radar sites in May, among several modernisation proposals collectively worth Rs 67,000 crore.The acceptance…
A month-long women’s cardiac health camp was launched at Command Hospital (Central Command) on Tuesday. Organized by the Army Women Welfare Association and Medical Branch, HQ Central Command, the camp focuses on raising awareness, promoting lifestyle changes, and facilitating early detection of cardiovascular diseases among women. It began with an engaging health lecture, followed by…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Tuesday reactivated stalled construction activities related to housing, industrial sheds, schools, colleges, universities and hostels with covered area between 20,000 and 1,50,000 square metres by ruling that these can go ahead with the state environmental authority’s nod, exempting them from the rigours of securing environmental clearance from the Centre.On Feb…
