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In another major drug haul in less than two weeks, Tripura police on Saturday seized 1.3 kg heroin valued at Rs 10 crore after arresting a drug peddler at Damchera in northern Tripura, adjoining Mizoram.North Tripura district Superintendent of Police Bhanupada Chakraborty said the drugs contained in 100 packets were being carried in a Bolero car, which was coming from neighbouring Mizoram. He said the drug peddler, Khalil Uddin, who hails from southern Assam’s Karimganj, has been arrested under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.In Meghalaya, the East Khasi Hills district police on Saturday arrested four inter-state…

Auckland, Sep 2 (IANS) Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to captain New Zealand for the first time in international cricket during the upcoming three-match ODI Series against Bangladesh in Dhaka, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Saturday.Ferguson, who recently led the team in tour matches in England, will captain the side in the absence of regular ODI captain Kane Williamson as he continues to recover from a right knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham, who will miss the series to have time at home before the ICC Cricket World Cup and Test tour to Bangladesh.“Lockie is an experienced…

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all of the body’s cells and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.A new study, conducted at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden in collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital, now shows that red blood cells have an intrinsic function of protecting against heart injury caused by myocardial infarction.The effect is enhanced by a diet containing nitrate-rich vegetables, such as arugula and other green leafy vegetables.“This effect was also shown in a clinical study in patients with high blood pressure who were randomly assigned to eat nitrate-rich vegetables or a diet low in nitrates,” said…

For fans of Indian football, it does not get bigger than this as Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and Emami East Bengal (EEB) go head to head to earn the right to lay their hands on the three iconic and glittering Durand trophies and be crowned champions.The first clash between the two local teams, in the group stages of this very edition, resulted in a favourable result for EEB as Nandhakumar Sekar’s strike made the difference. That they have managed to make their way into the final, shows how strong they have been in this tournament, that needle clash notwithstanding.EEB…

In a directive the corporation authorities informed the district level authorities of stringent action including legal action if paddy is procured from middlemen and not from farmers.The Managing Director of the TNCSC, A. Annadurai also said that if any worker at the District Procurement Centre (DPC) delays procurement due to bribery, that person will be immediately relieved from his job.The number of DPCs in each district will be finalised by the district collector based on the harvest of paddy in the respective districts.The TNCSC also informed the local authorities that no paddy must be procured from traders backed by local…

The hacking group, called Anonymous Sudan, attacked X and took it offline in more than a dozen countries, reports the BBC.X was down for more than two hours, with thousands of users affected.”Make our message reach to Elon Musk: ‘Open Starlink in Sudan’,” the hackers posted on Telegram.The website outage-tracking site Down Detector said nearly 20,000 outage reports were logged by users in the US and the UK.X did not publicly acknowledge the disruption caused and Musk did not comment either.The cyber-attack flooded X’s servers with huge amounts of traffic to take it offline.Hofa, a member of the hacking group,…

“This is the government of the people and the common man will not face any harassment due to whims and fancies of any agitation of the government officials,” said the Chief Minister.The Chief Minister said there are 3,660 posts of patwaris in the state out of which 1,623 are filled. However, he said keeping in view larger public interest the government has now decided to fill 2,037 more posts of patwari in a time-bound manner.Mann said against these 2037 posts, 741 patwaris who have already completed 15 months training out of the mandatory 18 months are being put on duty…

The Italian Pavilion working space hosts conferences, conventions and business meetings with the aim of identifying industry trends and efficiently supporting the ecosystem with a global perspectiveSharing her experience, the ‘Housefull 3’ actress said: “I am overwhelmed to be a part of the Italian Pavilion’s panel discussion. It is a wonderful opportunity to delve into the fusion of cinema, lifestyle, and the digital age.”She further mentioned: “I believe that in today’s world, everyone has the ability to capture their own story, and I am honoured to share my thoughts on how technology has amplified this capability.”On the work front, while…

This indication was given by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at a dinner hosted by him for ambassadors, high commissioners and embassy officials from East and South African Nations here, in which representatives from the Ministry of External Affairs and senior officers of the state government also participated.Ambassadors and High Commissioners from 18 East and South African countries, namely Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Madagascar and Zimbabwe turned up in the dinner.The women Ambassadors and High Commissioners present on the occasion tied Rakhis to the Chief Minister,…

Deltin Daman: Beyond Gaming, Into Serene ShoresNestled in Daman, right beyond the border, Deltin Daman offers a myriad of experiences that extend beyond its well-known attractions. Immerse yourself in the inviting sands of Jampore and Devka beaches, where the soothing touch of the Arabian Sea sweeps away concerns. Journey into history at attractions like the historic Fort of Moti Daman and the storied St. Jerome Fort. Treat your palate to the delights of authentic Portuguese cuisine and local seafood delicacies at the charming beachfront eateries.Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, AlibaugJust a short drive from Mumbai, this upscale resort is a…