A comprehensive training program focused on tobacco prohibition was organized in Pashchimi Singhbhum district on Wednesday. The initiative, supervised by District Civil Surgeon Dr. Sushanto Kumar Majhi and chaired by Block Development Officer Dhananjay Pathak of Khuntpani, aimed to eradicate tobacco use in rural areas. Attendees included Mukhiyas, Jal Sahiyas, drinking water department personnel, representatives from NGOs, and panchayat members. The primary goal of the program was to establish tobacco and drug-free environments within villages and encourage residents to embrace healthier lifestyles. Dhananjay Pathak, the Block Development Officer, stressed the importance of abstaining from tobacco and drugs to promote well-being.…
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A married man’s attempt to meet his married girlfriend in the dead of night in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh resulted in a dramatic confrontation. The couple was caught, beaten, and subsequently faced a unique decree from a village panchayat. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Lakhanpur police station. The man, identified as Shubham Rajwade from Telaikachhar village, was caught by the woman’s family in Puhputra, where she lives after marriage. The family members apprehended the couple and tied them up before beating them. Following the incident, a panchayat was called, which delivered a surprising verdict. Details indicate…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set the date for bye-elections for five Rajya Sabha seats. Four seats are in Jammu and Kashmir, and one is in Punjab. All voting and counting will occur on October 24. The J-K seats have been vacant since February 2021, stemming from the retirements of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Shamsher Singh, and Nazir Ahmed Laway. The ECI plans three separate elections for the four J-K seats, as the vacancies fall under three distinct cycles. A challenge to this approach was dismissed by the Delhi High Court in 1994. The Punjab seat…
China’s new K-visa aims to attract foreign business leaders, investors, and STEM professionals with streamlined multi-entry access. The initiative, starting October 1st, is seen as a countermove to stricter US visa policies, designed to boost China’s business and research sectors. But is an easier visa enough to attract the desired talent and investment? Many experts doubt it, pointing to significant hurdles that go beyond simple paperwork and reside within China’s complex economic, legal, and socio-political landscape. **Beyond the Visa: The Real Challenges** Foreign professionals face a multitude of daily challenges in China. Limited English proficiency hinders both professional and everyday…
Governor Shri Ramen Deka met the Lakhpati Didis of the district during his visit to Kabirdham on Wednesday at the historic and religious heritage Bhoramdev temple premises. The Governor observed the stalls of various self-help groups set up in the exhibition and appreciated the livelihood-based work being done by the women, encouraging them to move forward. On this occasion, the Governor listened carefully to the success stories of the women and appreciated their innovations and the positive changes in their lives. Governor Shri Deka met Sukhiya Baiga of Dholbazza and took information about the baskets, mats and decorative materials made…
Raipur, Governor Shri Ramen Deka today visited Baba Bhoramdev Temple, a major center of historical, archaeological and public faith in Kabirdham district, and offered special prayers with rituals. In the Bhoramdev temple, famous for its ancient architecture and अद्भुत artistic beauty, the Governor worshiped Lord Bhoramdev with Rudrabhishek and chanting of mantras and wished for the happiness, prosperity and progressive progress of the people of the state. Governor Shri Deka experienced the dignified spiritual energy of the Bhoramdev temple complex on this occasion. He said that this temple is not only the center of faith of the district and the…
A wave of protests has swept across Leh, Ladakh, fueled by demands for full statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. These demonstrations, which started 15 days ago under the leadership of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, took a violent turn on Wednesday. Clashes between student protesters and law enforcement resulted in the burning of a CRPF vehicle and the BJP office. The protesters are expressing their dissatisfaction with the central government and are calling for immediate action on their demands. Prior to August 5, 2019, Ladakh was part of Jammu and Kashmir. The region was then reorganized…
Typhoon Ragasa, having wrought havoc in Taiwan and the Philippines, is poised to strike southern China today, with the predicted landfall zone situated between Taishan and Zhanjiang. The impact in Taiwan has been severe, with a reported death toll of at least 14 in Hualien city. A further 124 people are unaccounted for after a barrier lake overflowed, leading to significant flooding. A contingent of 240 troops has been dispatched to Hualien to aid in rescue efforts.
The Bollywood industry is full of stories of actors who experienced rapid rises and falls. This is the story of an actress who initially achieved stardom but later faced a series of setbacks. She starred alongside several top actors. One of the actors she worked with was Sanjay Dutt. She starred in ‘Kurukshetra’ with him, a film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, released in 2000. In the film, she played the female lead opposite Sanjay Dutt. Before her film debut, she was a model. Her debut film, ‘Pardes,’ came out in 1997 and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female…
The Google Gemini Nano Banana model is gaining popularity for its impressive image-generation capabilities. This marks a new milestone in AI image creation, similar to the previous impact of ChatGPT Ghibli. The Flash Image Model 2.5, commonly known as Nano Banana, allows users to generate diverse images. Perplexity has made Nano Banana available on WhatsApp, allowing users to generate images directly within the messaging app. This provides convenient access for a large user base worldwide. In comparison, Meta’s current image tools within WhatsApp are not as advanced as Gemini or Nano Banana. Perplexity is now offering Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash…