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Last updated: September 3, 2024 11:17 pm ISTAlthough the specific opening date is not yet known, private sources said it may be on or before September 15. (File Image/PTI)The Bowstring Arch Bridge is the final connection point between the Mumbai Coastal Highway and the Bandra Worli Sea BridgeThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to partially open one arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road Arch Bridge this month to connect it with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL). This “bowstring” arch bridge is the final connection point between the Mumbai Coastal Highway and the Bandra Worli Sea Bridge. Currently, the coastal highway…
Last updated: September 3, 2024, 9:47 pm (US Standard Time)In its plea, the education ministry alleged that there were close links between the accused and senior officials and staff of the Kerala government. (Image: Reuters/File)The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate seeking transfer of the gold smuggling trial from Kerala to Karnataka, claiming that a “free and fair trial” in the case is not possible in the stateThe Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Center whether diplomatic baggage can be scanned in India or whether it enjoys immunity from search.A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy…
Questioning the impact of plastic on the environment: Inert but toxic? The discussion about plastic has become increasingly polarized, with environmentalists often painting a grim picture of its impact on ecosystems. [some emphasis, links added] On the one hand, plastic has been criticized for being too inert and difficult to break down, persisting in the environment for thousands of years. On the other hand, they are simultaneously described as toxic substances that cause serious damage to wildlife, especially birds and marine animals. This dual narrative raises several questions: How can plastic be both inert and toxic? Does the iconic image…
Article by Eric Worrell h/t michel – Remember when we used to laugh at the Soviets for lining up for years to buy Ladas? Petrol cars 'rationed to meet ecological targets' Consumer demand for expensive electric cars continues to weaken, warns Matt Oliver, Industry Editor September 2, 2024 • 9:32 pm … Vertu Automotive chief executive Robert Forrester said the manufacturer was delaying vehicle deliveries until next year for fear of violating government quotas for it. … “In some franchises, the supply of gasoline and hybrid vehicles is limited, and that's actually where the demand is,” he said. “It's almost…
A wolf captured in Balechi on August 29.A team of experts from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, went to the affected Balich area to closely monitor the wolf patterns and behavior. However, WII experts are convinced that the animal that killed the human was probably a cross between a dog and a wolf.Three weeks after International Wolf Day was celebrated on August 13, the carnivore has become “the most hated predator” in the humble Baraich district of northeastern Uttar Pradesh. At least six people have been killed by wolves in Balechi as terror continues to grip the area.A…
Last updated: September 3, 2024, 9:18 pm (US Standard Time)The incident took place at the Mumbai airport on Sunday. (representative picture)Sources said the passenger was later handed over to policeA female staff member was attacked by a female passenger at the Air India express counter at the Mumbai airport on Sunday, sources said. The passenger was later handed over to police.An Air India Express spokesperson described the incident in a statement on Tuesday: “On September 1, a passenger at Mumbai Airport behaved inappropriately towards a staff member of our ground operations partner. The duty manager immediately informed CISF and handed…
Last updated: September 3, 2024 8:22 pm ISTThe delivery boy arrives at the coffee shop in Khan Market with his daughter. (Photo: Social Media)The deliveryman, who is raising his two-year-old daughter on his own, has been spotted working with his young child.A food delivery boy in Delhi has captured the hearts of people on social media with his inspiring display of devotion and love. The deliveryman, who is raising his two-year-old daughter on his own, has been spotted working with his young child. Sharing the touching moment on LinkedIn, Devendra Mehra praised the delivery man's resilience and dedication.In the post,…
A recent article in financial times (paywall) recounts a discussion between author Attracta Mooney and Celeste Saulo, current secretary-general of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO). [emphasis, links added] Claims in the post include that 2023 and 2024 are the hottest years on record, that recent global wildfires and droughts in parts of the Mediterranean are caused by climate change, and that extreme weather is getting worse in general. These statements are all wrong. Data undermine and often directly refute these assertions. The article was titled “Meteorologist Celeste Saulo: 'Climate change is not a movie. It's real life.' It…
A yoga teacher was arrested after a woman who took his online yoga classes reported her to police. (representative picture)The woman claimed that she was sexually assaulted during her three visits to the Urals in 2021 and 2022A yoga teacher was arrested on Sunday after being accused of rape by an NRI in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru. In her complaint to police, the woman claimed the man raped her while claiming they had a relationship in a previous life.The accused was identified as Pradeep Ullal, 54, who runs Kevala Foundation in Chikkamagaluru. The yoga teacher was arrested after reporting to police on…
Last updated: September 3, 2024, 7:30 pm (US Standard Time)Last year, a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj erected by the Navy and unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi collapsed at the Rajkot Fort in Malwan. (Image source: PTI)Kayan artist Jaydeep Apte signed the contract to make the statue.Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district police have targeted people linked to Rajkot Fort Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district police have targeted people linked to Rajkot Fort Jaydeep Apte, the contractor involved in the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharashtra statue, has issued a caution notice.LOCs are issued to airports and all other exit points to prevent…