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For millions of people in Indonesia, the Citarum River is both a lifeline and an environmental disaster. Stretching for nearly 300 kilometres across West Java, the river supplies water to around 30 million people, irrigates vast agricultural land and supports major industries. Yet in many places, the water is barely visible beneath sprawling blankets of…
Gold prices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, touching a seven-week high as weaker oil prices, a softer US dollar and lower US Treasury yields lifted demand for the safe-haven metal amid growing optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The rally followed modest gains on Wednesday, when a…
CJP holds press conference, rules out entering ‘electoral politics’ NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) said on Thursday that they will continue to function as a public pressure group instead of entering electoral politics for now, after a two-day meeting of the organisation’s core team in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.Addressing a press conference after the…
We remain steadfast until the government accepts our demands, a student protestor said. NEW DELHI: Students protesting in Jharkhand over the irregularities in the government-job recruitment process have grown livid over the state dispensation’s inability to address the issue swiftly and efficiently.One of the several students on hunger strike lashed out at chief minister Hemant…
After high court’s suo-motu hearing on doctor’s strike case, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) said the routine services at hospital will begin tomorrow. MUMBAI: Patients in Mumbai and across Maharashtra can breathe easy as the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday withdrew it after Bombay high court suo motu (on its own) took up…
Centre dismisses claims of ethanol blending with aviation fuel NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday dismissed claims that it is planning to blend ethanol with aviation turbine fuel (ATF), calling the reports “completely false and irresponsible” and urging people not to spread misinformation on aviation safety.Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, in a…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami (Agency Image) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s lack of regular 50-over and first-class cricket could prove to be a major hurdle if he is to force his way into India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.While praising the veteran seamer’s performances in the IPL, Chopra said…
England have named a 16-member squad for the first two Tests of the three-match series against Pakistan, which begins later this month and is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.The squad marks the start of a new phase for England after the retirement of Ben Stokes and the departure of head coach…
Green roofs offer a solution to urban heat by absorbing sunlight and releasing water. Vegetation shades surfaces and evapotranspiration naturally cools surrounding areas. These living roofs also manage rainwater and provide habitats for urban wildlife. Extensive and intensive systems cater to different building needs and budgets. Cities worldwide are adopting green roofs to combat rising…
HPSC ADA admit card 2026 released HPSC ADA admit card 2026: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the admit card for Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) Mains exam. Candidates who will be qualifying in the screening test have now been allowed to download their admit cards from the official website, hpsc.gov.in,…
