NGT sets up panel to probe ‘illegal sand mining in Rushikulya river’ | Bhubaneswar News

According to the petition, the lessee has been using excavators and heavy vehicles for mining operations despite restrictions on mechanised sand extraction Cuttack: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered a joint investigation into allegations of illegal sand mining and environmental norm violations at a sand quarry on the Rushikulya river in Ganjam district, while issuing…

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NIFT Stage 2 result released at nta.ac.in: Direct link to download here

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results have been released, allowing candidates to check their cumulative scores, All India Ranks, and merit positions online.With the declaration of the final results, the admission process for NIFT campuses across India will now move to the next stage—centralised counselling and seat allotment. Candidates who appeared…

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Ukraine Drone Strikes: Ukraine drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal, naval base as Russia reports bus attack killing 8 civilians

Ukraine drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal Ukraine launched one of its deepest drone strikes inside Russia overnight, targeting energy and military facilities in St Petersburg just as the city prepared to host President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum.Meanwhile, Russian authorities accused Ukraine of carrying out a separate drone strike on a passenger bus in…

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In Kannada, the mountain is smoother. In English, the grass is greener

I’ve recently been collecting versions, in different languages, of the phrase, ‘the grass is greener on the other side.’ What surprised me was how different they are texturally, geographically and in the images they bring to mind. Kannada says, ‘doorada betta kannige nunnage’, or further mountains are smoother. Unlike the English, who looked out at…

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8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscape

The Chennai Metro Corridor 3, which connects Madhavaram to SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu), is expected to significantly influence residential development across several emerging micro-markets, including Sholinganallur, Perumbakkam, Navalur, and Siruseri. By improving connectivity between Chennai’s IT corridor, business districts, and residential neighbourhoods, the corridor is enhancing the attractiveness of these areas…

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Best plants to keep in your balcony according to Vastu: Invite positivity and prosperity into your home

The balcony is not part of a house, but it is considered a space where living meets nature. According to Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture and energy balance, plants on a balcony can have a great impact on the flow of positive energy in a house.Experts say that with the right plants,…

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Over Rs 57 lakh compensation for man left bedridden after accidents: Why Madras high court stepped in

NEW DELHI: The Madras high court has nearly doubled the motor accident compensation for a man left completely bedridden and unresponsive after two road accidents, while sharply criticising his advocate for failing to seek enhanced compensation on his behalf.A bench comprising Justice N. Anand Venkatesh and Justice K.K. Ramakrishnan enhanced the compensation from Rs 33,02,600…

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Last date nears for BRIC-NIPGR PhD admission 2026-27 in plant biology, apply here

BRIC-NIPGR Opens PhD Applications in Plant Biology, Deadline June 12 BRIC-NIPGR PhD Admission 2026: Aspiring researchers in plant science and biotechnology have a final opportunity to apply for the prestigious Ph.D. Programme at the BRIC–National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The institute has…

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Henry Nowak: Sikh man who murdered Henry Nowak was reported over alleged theft of ceremonial blades from Gurdwara in 2023 | World News

A Sikh man jailed for murdering an 18-year-old student in Southampton had previously been reported to police over the alleged theft of ceremonial religious blades, the Daily Mail reported.Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, 18, with an eight-inch kirpan in Southampton city centre in December 2025.Members…

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