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Udupi: District minister Laxmi R Hebbalkar at the KDP meeting held on Saturday, reviewed emergency healthcare services in the district and noted that though 18 ambulances have been sanctioned under the 108 ambulance service, only 16 are operational. Complaints have been received about delays in services due to shortage of drivers, nurses and other staff….
The government has imposed restrictions on silver imports, according to an official order issued on Saturday, as authorities continue efforts to regulate bullion inflows and reduce pressure on the country’s external sector.In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said the import policy for silver, including silver alloys with gold and platinum, has been…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine (AP Photo) Sunil Narine etched his name deeper into Indian Premier League history on Saturday after becoming the first overseas cricketer and the 13th player overall to complete 200 IPL appearances. The milestone came during Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Gujarat Titans, with KKR desperately fighting to stay alive in…
At the Bhoomi Poojan and foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said the stadium is being developed with support from the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, while another international cricket stadium is also under construction in Varanasi with help from the Board…
The chemist licked his fingers after dinner, and uncovered the first artificial sweetener. Image credit – Wikimedia The odd flavor detected while eating dinner sparked one of the greatest innovations in the modern food industry. In 1879, Constantin Fahlberg, a chemist, was experimenting in Ira Remsen’s chemistry laboratory in Johns Hopkins University. He noted that…
University of Delhi has started registrations for admission to its two-year postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session, according to an official statement on Saturday.The application window will remain open from May 16 to June 7. Admissions will be conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) PG portal and will be based only on…
Pooja Bedi recently opened up about her unconventional childhood, revealing how her parents — actor Kabir Bedi and legendary classical dancer-model Protima Bedi — raised her with complete freedom and very few rules. Interestingly, the actress also admitted that despite growing up in such an open environment, she eventually became a much stricter parent herself.Speaking…
Rice flour is naturally gluten-free. Gluten is a protein found in wheat that gives dough its elasticity and chewiness. For many people, gluten is digested without any issue. But for others, especially those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or certain digestive conditions, wheat can feel heavy and irritating. Rice flour, on the other hand, is…
Police on Friday took into custody an assistant professor from Lucknow University’s zoology department after registering a case over allegations that he leaked examination question papers. LUCKNOW: Police on Friday took into custody an assistant professor from Lucknow University’s zoology department after registering a case over allegations that he leaked examination question papers in exchange…
The week opens on a high note, and people notice you. Early on, you’ll walk into a room and the mood lifts, like sunlight falling through a window after a dull spell. Compliments come easily, and even casual chats with neighbours or colleagues carry respect. Still, there’s a funny undertone. You feel happy, yet a…
