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Review meeting assesses progress of construction, maintenance, upgrades and safety measures on the two highways; lighting and warning signs to be installed in two weeks

The hazardous chemical waste from the now-defunct Binani Zinc Limited in Ernakulam district was illegally transported and dumped across private lands in Eriyad, a coastal village in Thrissur district, a few months ago, under the guise of regular soil for land filling, raising environmental concerns among the public. A meeting chaired by RDO decided to remove the entire material within two days

In a letter sent to all States, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan asks for the integration of gender sensitisation in training programme for enumerators, with emphasis on respectful interaction, accurate recording, and strict avoidance of assumptions or bias

Shivani Chauhan at the center of a Gurgaon road-rage incident has spoken out against the accused gym owner. She stated that her identity was not widely known before the media reported the incident. The woman, who previously contested an election, is now taking a strong stance on the matter. She detailed her alleged harassment and chase, believing it could have been fatal.

The Kerala batter was a key player in India's T20 World Cup triumph, but his form has been inconsistent since then. He had scored only 33 runs in four innings before the Afghanistan series. With youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also pushing for a place, Samson needed a strong performance. The upcoming Asian Games also added to the importance of his form.

Shalini, who grew up under the protective care of Government After Care Home for Adolescent Girls at Injavila, Kollam, marries Sudheesh of Anchalummoodu

The changes are part of the corrective steps intended by the extended State committee meeting held under the monitoring of the central leadership led by general secretary M.A. Baby and other Polit Bureau members

In 2011, Lake George took significant action against its invasive Asian clam issue by implementing a large-scale benthic barrier treatment, which successfully eliminated ninety-seven percent of clams in a five-acre area. However, by 2019, these clams made a comeback, with twenty-seven sites identified. Consequently, efforts have shifted to monitoring their spread and impact on the ecosystem.

After decades of lying vacant, Pittsburgh’s former steel mill site Hazelwood Green is finally seeing major redevelopment. Since 2022, around 700,000 square feet has been developed or is under construction, including Carnegie Mellon’s robotics centre, Pitt’s BioForge facility, housing, parks and a football field. More technology, retail and housing projects are planned across the 178-acre riverfront site.

The court added that if the complainant or the investigating officer finds him breaching any of the conditions of the interim bail, they are at liberty to bring the same to the court’s notice without waiting for the next date, so that the interim bail may be reviewed or recalled

India's merchandise exports to the US and China saw significant growth in August. Shipments to the US increased by over twenty-one percent while China saw a fifty-two percent rise. Overall exports climbed by more than twenty-six percent, driven by key sectors. Imports also grew, with electronics and crude oil shipments increasing substantially. This performance narrowed the merchandise trade deficit to its lowest in five months.