March 17, 2024 12:36 am | Updated 12:36 am IST - New Delhi Several locations close to the now defunct Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant in Bhopal have reported higher concentrations of different heavy metals in groundwater, 39 years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, according to report submitted to …...Read More
Higher levels of heavy metals in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site: Government report
Customs make multiple gold seizures at Thiruvananthapuram airport
March 17, 2024 12:17 am | Updated 12:17 am IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Air Customs on Saturday seized three gold capsules weighing 983.43 grams with an estimated market value of ₹63 lakh from a passenger who arrived at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on a flight from Abu Dhabi. The gold …...Read More
Christian Horner: Formula 1 boss's accuser appeals decision to clear Red Bull boss of misconduct
The female employee suspended by Red Bull has appealed against the decision to clear team principal Christian Horner of misconduct following allegations of inappropriate behaviour, according to the PA news agency. After an investigation, Red Bull dismissed the complainant's grievances in February, meaning Horner was allowed to remain in his …...Read More
Driving test reforms put in abeyance, says driving school workers union
March 17, 2024 12:10 am | Updated 12:10 am IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The revamp suggested by Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar in connection with the driving tests in the State from May 1 has been put on hold by the Chief Minister, said office-bearers of the All Kerala Driving School …...Read More
Namma Metro women security staff allege harassment
March 16, 2024 11:51 pm | Updated 11:51 pm IST - Bengaluru A group of women working with the Security Division of Namma Metro have alleged sexual harassment by their senior. The victims filed a complaint with the Subramanyanagar police seeking legal action. The victims, serving as security personnel, have …...Read More
Couple arrested for torturing child in Bengaluru
March 16, 2024 11:47 pm | Updated 11:47 pm IST - Bengaluru The Hebbagodi police have arrested a couple for allegedly torturing a 5-year-old girl for intruding into their privacy. The accused Manjunath, working in a private firm, had married Manjula, after she separated from her husband. Manjula, 35, had …...Read More
Male elephant translocated from Dharmapuri town to forest habitat
March 16, 2024 11:45 pm | Updated 11:45 pm IST - CHENNAI A male elephant that had wandered into human habitation at Palacode range in Dharmapuri district was translocated to a suitable area by the Forest Department on Saturday. In an official release, it was said that the elephant, aged …...Read More
Lok Sabha polls for 42 seats in West Bengal in seven phases
March 16, 2024 11:16 pm | Updated 11:16 pm IST - Kolkata Elections for West Bengal’s 42 Lok Sabha seats will be conducted in seven phases from beginning on April 19 and concluding on June 1, according to the election schedule announced by the Election Commission of India on March …...Read More
New high-level bridge opened across Ponnai river near Katpadi
March 16, 2024 11:14 pm | Updated 11:15 pm IST - VELLORE A new high-level bridge across the Ponnai, a tributary of the Palar, on the Chittoor-Tiruttani High Road at Melpadi village near Katpadi in Vellore was opened on Saturday. Accompanied by Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi, Minister for Water Resources Mr. …...Read More
Hampshire: Police investigating after dozens of dead animals dumped outside shop
People in a sleepy village in Hampshire say it is "horrifying" that dozens of dead animals were left strewn outside a shop. Warning: This story contains images and descriptions readers may find distressing The bodies of around 50 dead hares were discovered by a member of staff who had gone …...Read More
