Navi Mumbai: Around 5,000 flamingos have arrived early at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, prompting environmentalists to renew calls to protect DPS Flamingo Lake as the Centre seeks priority action on the wetland. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change referred the plea by greens to Maharashtra State Wetland Authority for urgent intervention. It sought…
Kolkata: Lightweight gold jewellery and silver ornaments, coins, figurines and utensils emerged as popular choices among buyers ahead of Dhanteras, with jewellers reporting encouraging demand in the run-up to the festival.Jewellers are expecting footfall and sales to pick up further on Friday, with several stores planning to remain open till late at night to accommodate…
Lucknow: Anticipating a surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath, Northern Railway’s Lucknow division has scheduled 1,704 trips by 54 pairs of special trains, besides planning 10 additional train services between Nov 9 and 13 to handle the festive rush. Seven additional train rakes will remain on standby at Lucknow station, while eight regular…
Varanasi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said national highway works worth Rs 5 lakh crore are underway in Uttar Pradesh, while the state is also moving towards becoming an energy exporter soon.At a function at Mungra Badshahpur in Jaunpur, Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for highway, bypass road and bridge projects worth…
Local economy shines this festive season Prayagraj: With the festive season bringing a buzz to markets across Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj has witnessed a marked rise in the demand for indigenous and locally made products this Diwali.The festive period, which began with Navratri, has seen a significant increase in the presence of locally sourced goods.In the…
Tanvi Patri (Image credit: BAI) At just 15, Odisha’s Tanvi Patri becomes the first Indian woman to win a badminton medal at the Youth Olympic Games. Her remarkable silver-medal run in Dakar was a story of composure, courage and extraordinary fighting spirit, highlighted by a stunning comeback in the final against China’s reigning World Junior…
This image shows a region of Mars lying on the northern flanks of the Alba Mons volcano. (Credit: ESA/TGO/CaSSIS) Scientists detect volcanic gas above fissures near Alba Mons, offering fresh evidence that Mars may still retain geological activity beneath its surfaceFor decades, Mars has been regarded as a planet whose volcanic activity largely belongs to…
Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace’ trailer gets a U/A 16+ certificate from CBFC; war drama unlikely to hit theatres on November 6, makers eye December release The official trailer of Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace’ was cleared by the Censor Board on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Directed by Apoorva…
General:The Moon positioned in Virgo within your fifth house colors the entire day, drawing focus toward study, pleasure, and aspirations. Even if your mind drifts or a personal issue occupies your thoughts, you can still accomplish worthwhile tasks. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces occupying your eleventh house backs the broader effort of reaching objectives and…
SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah will hold a meeting with the dissident legislators of National Conference (NC) on Friday and listen to their demands, party sources said, adding that he will try to redress the grievances of the MLAs.The meeting comes in the wake of an open revolt that has shaken the…
