Pan masala may now only be packaged in paper, paperboard, cellulose, or other naturally derived materials (Photo: Agencies). NEW DELHI: India’s food safety regulator has barred the use of plastic and plastic-laminated packaging for pan masala, under an amendment aimed at tightening existing packaging norms, according to a press release.The Food Safety and Standards Authority…
Car lies damaged after falling rocks and debris from a hillside hit it following continuous heavy rainfall in the Anni area of Kullu Heavy monsoon rains continued to disrupt life across Himachal Pradesh, with 204 roads blocked, 70 people killed in rain-related incidents and damage to public property estimated at more than Rs 910 crore…
Parimal Nathwani urged CM Soren to have talks with students NEW DELHI: A day after the student protestors were lathi-charged in Jharkhand during the ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march, Independent MP Parimal Nathwurged Chief Minister Hemant Soren to sympathetically address student protests over alleged JPSC and JSSC irregularities, emphasising that constructive dialogue is the best path…
Climate change and human activity are making extreme rainfall events and disasters in the Himalayan region, Centre at LS NEW DELHI: Climate change is making extreme rainfall events in the Himalayan region more frequent and intense, while human activity is also increasing the risk of disasters, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Minister of…
NEW DELHI: Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru on Monday launched a new photography book called “Disappearing Faces”, featuring photographs of people he encountered during his journeys through the remote Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet.Published by Penguin India, the book was launched by Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya at the India International Centre in New Delhi.The launch was…
As a message to China, the ministry of external affairs called Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India. A fact that cannot be changed (Photo: ANI). India has rejected China’s latest objections, reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country. Around 110 ABVP workers were detained during a march to the Jharkhand…
The airline’s outgoing CEO Wilson Campbell is set to have met govt officials over the incident NEW DELHI: Air India’s outgoing CEO reportedly met government officials on Tuesday amid the ongoing row after the Delhi-Phuket flight turbulence incident.The airlines’ outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson met senior officials of MoCA and DGCA regarding the flight that suddenly…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and hoist the Tricolour at their homes as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August 15.In a post on Instagram, Modi said, “Come, let us make Har Ghar Tiranga a celebration in every home.” He called…
Rekha Gupta criticised AAP MLA over his attire. NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Anil Jha Vats over a viral video showing him sitting in his undergarments while signing documents for people in his constituency.The video, which has surfaced on social media, shows…
Shashi Tharoor questions Vande Mataram amendment, flags six-minute protocol NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday questioned the practical implications of the Vande Mataram amendment, saying the requirement to sing the National Song in full at official functions could result in audiences standing for several minutes before and after events.In a post on X,…