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Publisher: Surbhi PathakLast updated: September 5, 2024, 05:02 pm (US Standard Time)Punjab increases VAT on petrol and diesel. (representative picture)In the Union Territory of Chandigarh, petrol and diesel prices are Rs 94.24 and Rs 82.40 per liter respectively.Fuel prices are expected to rise in Punjab with the state cabinet on Thursday deciding to increase value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by 61 paise per liter and 92 paise per liter respectively.A meeting of ministers chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took a decision in this regard.Currently, petrol retails at Rs 97.01 per liter in Mohali and diesel at…
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) recently published an article titled “Climate change will continue to hit Oregonians hard, but the exact impact will depend on where you live,” claiming that Oregon will be affected by climate change in multiple ways serious impact. Areas of concern include an increase in wildfires, rising sea levels and water shortages. [emphasis, links added] This is mostly false because many of the problems listed are not getting worse and those problems have nothing to do with climate change. OPB wrote that it is reasonable that different areas of Oregon will face different impacts of climate change;…
On warm American summer nights, you can see the twinkling lights of fireflies. These amazing insects are threatened by light pollution and habitat loss. But a new study adds another risk to that list: climate change. McNeil: “These factors … combined with the effects of climate change, could be a one-two punch for many firefly populations.” DJ McNeil is an ecologist at the University of Kentucky. He and his colleagues studied the relationship between environmental conditions and firefly abundance using population data collected by volunteers. They found that climate change poses significant risks to many firefly populations. Firefly larvae usually…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 4:34 pm ISTBagina is often considered a symbol of the love and blessings given by the mother's home.It is generally believed that offering bagina in moula to a married woman will enhance her lineage, bring wealth and prosperity, and fulfill all her wishes in life.Bagina is an important tradition for Hindus and symbolizes the bond between mother and daughter. It is often considered as a symbol of the love and blessings given by a mother to her married daughter, especially during the Gauri Haba festival. According to multiple media reports, the daughters eagerly awaited this…
This guide is state of emergencya Grist series exploring how climate disaster affects voting and politics. The companion article provides a comprehensive overview of the logistics of disaster preparedness and recovery. In the weeks leading up to the 2020 presidential election, Louisiana experienced a series of devastating hurricanes. Hurricane Laura hit the state's southwestern coast as a Category 4 storm on August 27, bringing winds of up to 150 miles per hour, extreme rainfall and a 10-foot storm surge. Six weeks later, Hurricane Delta hit the same area as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm made the voting process chaotic…
Publisher: Surbhi PathakLast updated: September 5, 2024 4:04 pm (US Standard Time)Mount Mary Church, Mumbai. (Image source: AFP)Pereira Road is a one-way street and St John Baptista Road will be closed to all traffic.Mumbai Traffic Police has issued traffic restrictions around Mount Mary Church in Bandra West ahead of the fair that starts on Sunday. These restrictions will last until September 16.He said that during this period, Mount Mary Road will be closed to all types of vehicles, except local residents' vehicles that have obtained police-issued passes and emergency vehicles, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.The intersection of Cairn Road…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 3:28 pm (IST)The diversity of our country lies not only in the languages we speak, but also in the cuisine we regularly eat. Every state has its delicious dishes, especially those made in a specific region, that are popular throughout the state. Just like that, fried golibaje became a sensation in Mangaluru. According to Local18, the Balli Shop located on Ratha Street, Mangaluru is considered a paradise for golibaje (also known as Mangalore bajji). According to reports, they sold more than 5,000 fried snacks in one day. This store was opened by Rajesh Baliga in…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 2:57 pm ISTPlanning officials are continuing to monitor water flows.Due to heavy inflow from upstream, excess water is released into the lower Godavari river. The Sri Ram Sagar scheme, which is the lifeline of North Telangana, is currently suffering from severe flooding. The authorities have opened 41 sluice gates of the project, releasing 283,000 cubic feet of water into the Godavari river. The project's hydroelectric power plant generates 27 MW of electricity through four units. Due to heavy inflows from upstream, excess water was released into the lower Godavari, prompting former minister and Bodhan MLA…
Paul Homewood Glad to see some media getting it! Britain is set to build nine new offshore wind farms following the government's latest renewable energy auction, but campaigners fear it may still fall short of clean energy targets. None of the nine new projects compared with last year include Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4, the largest and second largest wind farm projects in Europe, off the Yorkshire coast. They are part of a new wave of green power plans, including onshore wind farms and solar farms, that officials say will provide enough power for 11 million homes. Energy Secretary Ed…
Why did the Indian national archery champion finish fourth in the competition but fail to advance in major sporting events? Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been working with the federal government to analyze, provide insights and develop technologies such as body sensors and computer vision for the upcoming Olympics and eventually the 2036 Summer Games.The Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) at IIT Madras has been working on a project to create digital analytics for archers, which can help them and their coaches study performance in detail, identify gaps and improve upon them.CESSA has been…