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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Spice tins highlight Indian troops' contributions during 1914 Christmas truce

A UK historian has highlighted further evidence of the widespread contributions made by Indian soldiers to the First World War effort as part of the British empire army with the discovery of spice tins that were used during the Christmas truce in 1914. Professor Peter Doyle, a military historian at Goldsmiths, University of London, is quoted in ‘The Times’ on …

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Hit by car, 4-year-old boy playing on road dies in Mumbai, 19-year-old driver arrested

The Hindu

A four-year-old boy playing on the road was killed in Mumbai on Saturday evening when a reversing car hit him. The accident occurred on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road near Ambedkar College, next to which is a slum undergoing demolition. The boy, Ayush Laxman Kinvade, with his parents and a six-year-old brother, lived in one of the huts which are yet …

Car Hit Boy Playing Road Dies

2 weeks, 6 days ago

German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons

Associated Press

LONDON — A car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany, which police are treating as an attack, is the latest in a grim series of events in which vehicles have been used as deadly weapons. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2017 — Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic extremist from …

France London Christmas Market Barcelona Germany Attack

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kolkata: Major Fire Consumes Topsia Slum, Over 200 Huts Reduced to Ashes: VIDEO

ABP News

A devastating fire broke out in a slum adjacent to a highrise in Topsia, Kolkata, causing extensive damage and panic among residents. The blaze quickly spread across a wide area, engulfing nearly 200 huts and shops. #WATCH | West Bengal | Fire breaks out in a slum cluster in Topsia area of Kolkata, 15 fire tenders on the spot pic.twitter.com/TlW1tFupKD …

Kolkata Topsia

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shamans refuse to evacuate precarious cliff-top shacks in Bolivia despite government order

Associated Press

EL ALTO, Bolivia — The view is dizzying from the row of small huts that dot one of the mountainsides surrounding Bolivia’s capital. They say they have been here for more than 60 years, and nothing has happened.” Aymara Indigenous spiritual leaders wait for clients at their workplaces that sit on the edge of a cliff overlooking La Paz, in …

Bolivia El Alto La Paz Condori Shamans

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shamans refuse to evacuate precarious cliff-top shacks in Bolivia despite government order

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The slope is wearing away,” said Gabriel Pari, secretary …

Bolivia Condori Shamans

4 weeks ago

Eco-tourism to promote local tribal produce in Erode

The Hindu

District Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara recently inspected the eco-tourism shop, vertical farming initiative and tribal huts, established at the MYRADA centre in Arepalayam, near Hasanur, on Kollegal Main Road in the hill area. Aimed at promoting local tribal produce and raising awareness about sustainable agriculture, ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, MYRADA, Gobichettipalayam, launched the “My Dhimbam Eco-Tourism,” project with funding …

Tribal

4 weeks, 2 days ago

8 Hurt in Suryapet Fire Mishap

Deccan Chronicle

Suryapet: Eight people from two families sustained injuries after three huts caught fire on Sunday in Budiga Jangala Colony of Dosapahad, Penphad mandal. As the initial hut caught fire, an unused LPG cylinder stored inside it exploded, rapidly spreading the flames to two adjacent huts. Budiga Jangala Colony, located about 1 km from Dosapahad, comprises 300 houses, with around 100 …

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1 month ago

Fengal gone, but cyclone relief yet to reach transgender persons, tribals in Villupuram

New Indian Express

VILLUPURAM: Four days after Cyclone Fengal devastated the lives of thousands of people in Villupuram district, hundreds of members of transgender and tribal communities have alleged negligence and exclusion from the ongoing relief efforts. Similarly, over 300 members of Irular tribe living in various settlements across the district complained of lack of relief. At least 10 families in T Puthupalayam …

Relief Villupuram Reach Transgender

1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Relief measures in Cyclone Fengal-hit areas continue

Deccan Chronicle

A plethora relief measures have been taken up in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts that were hit by Cyclone Fengal with the deployment of senior IAS officers to oversee the wide range of operations that include setting up camps to accommodate those evacuated from low-lying and flooded areas, distribution of food and water and organizing medical camps.On the instructions of …

Food Camps Minister District Packets Cuddalore Villupuram

1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal: Ration card holders in Puducherry to get relief of Rs 5000

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Chief minister N Rangasamy announced a relief of Rs 5000 to each family ration card holders in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions of the Union territory affected due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal. Announcing the compensation at a press conference on Monday, he said that the government will provide ₹10,000 per damaged fishing boat, ₹30,000 per hectare …

Damaged Puducherry Rs 5 Cyclone Fengal

1 month, 1 week ago

Over 5,000 benefit from health camps in neighbouring districts

The Hindu

A day after Cyclone Fengal made landfall, health camps were held in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts in which over 5,000 persons benefitted. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited a camp organised at Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu district and interacted with the medical personnel and residents there. The Pichathur dam was opened, which will allow more tanks to fill up.” The …

Neighbouring Districts Huts Damaged

1 month, 1 week ago

18 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2024

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When: 22 November-22 December winchester-cathedral.org.uk/christmas Edinburgh Christmas Market, Edinburgh open image in gallery Edinburgh sparkles under a festive big wheel …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal HC allows 9 tourism corp run hotels to operate till March

Hindustan Times

Providing some relief, Himachal Pradesh high court has allowed nine hotels run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation to operate till March, by partially modifying its November 19 order directing the closure of 18 hotels by November 25. Hotel Chail Palace, Chandrabhaga Keylong, a hotel in Khajjiar, Hotel Meghdoot, Log Huts Manali, Hotel Kunjum, Hotel Bhagsu, Castle Naggar and Hotel …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man arrested for killing wife

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:The Malkajgiri police on Friday arrested a man who was accused of killing his wife and was on the run with their one-year-old daughter. Police said Kumar and wife Soni used to wander from place to place. The next night, when they were at the railway station to leave to another place, the couple quarrelled and Kumar hit Soni on …

Kumar Malkajgiri Wife Soni

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Court asks Himachal to close 18 state-run hotels: Burden on exchequer

India Today

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the closure of 18 hotels run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, pointing to the financial losses suffered by these properties, which the court considered an unsupportable burden on the state exchequer. Criticising the corporation's ability to turn these properties profitable, the court said, “The continuation of the functioning of these properties but natural …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amrabad Buzzing, Kawal Joins In, Eturnagaram Safaris from Dec

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Wildlife tourism appears set to get more exciting with increasing options on the cards for those seeking to take a jungle break or a holiday in the wild in Telangana with Kawal tiger reserve, and the Eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary set to increase what is on offer. “If anyone comes to the Kawal tiger reserve and stay at Jannaram from …

Wildlife Hyderabad Tiger Forest Jungle Stay Sanctuary

2 months ago

Fridge Compressor Explodes At Popular Restaurant In Hyderabad, 6 Nearby Huts Damaged

ABP News

A refrigerator exploded at a restaurant in Hyderabad's upscale Jubilee Hills area on Sunday. Six nearby huts were damaged after some of the stones and cement bricks of the wall flew in the air and fell on huts about 20 metres away in Durga Bhavani Nagar Basti, news agency IANS reported. Affected People Demand Compensation Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijay …

Hyderabad

2 months ago

Channapatna bypolls: Decades on and several election promises later, these Dalit families in Gandhi Grama continue to live in huts

The Hindu

Around 5.30 p.m., Gowramma, in her 40s, is about to leave for her night shift at a popular eatery along the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway. It was on the night of November 29, 2022, that many in her Dalit neighbourhood called Gandhi Grama on the outskirts of Kolluru village in the Channapatna Assembly constituency had their lives saved in the nick of …

Dalit Families Channapatna Nda Gowramma Huts Gandhi Grama

2 months, 1 week ago

12 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2024

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When: 14 November-23 December cardiffchristmasmarket.com Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, Winchester open image in gallery For a Christmas cathedral service visit …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Terrifying moment man comes within inches of being wiped out by flying beach hut as landslide hits popular beach

Daily Mail

Walking by the seaside is often a tranquil moment and a form of distraction from the worries of life. A video shared online shows the moment the man came inches away from being wiped out by a landslide from a nearby cliff off the path at Durley Chine The terrifying footage shows the huge chunk of dirt and a tree …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mawson in Antarctica and his hut in Hobart

ABC

Robyn Williams: Well, last week we looked back to a British icon, Sir Christopher Wren from 400 years ago, and this week one of our own, Sir Douglas Mawson, now featured in a new book. Joanna Grochowicz: One of the challenges about writing about these polar expeditions is the pacing, because you have long stretches of time where nothing at …

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3 months ago

Critical locked gate overlooked in investigation of Maui fire evacuation

Associated Press

The state attorney general’s latest report on the deadly 2023 Lahaina wildfire flagged various locked gates that blocked people trying to flee as flaws in Maui’s evacuation planning. That’s because the gate on Kuhua Street “was not mentioned” to investigators with the Fire Safety Research Institute, according to attorney general spokesperson Toni Schwartz. Other residents who tried to flee town …

Report Road Street Maui Schwartz Neighborhood Lahaina

3 months, 3 weeks ago

44 houses torched in Dalit hamlet in Bihar

Hindustan Times

An armed group of men torched 44 homes in a Dalit-dominated settlement in Bihar’s Nawada district over a land dispute, police said on Thursday, adding that 15 people were arrested for the incident. Hundreds of people surrounded Krishna Nagar area, a Dalit hamlet, and first opened fire before setting the huts ablaze around 7.15pm on Wednesday, police said. Nawada Superintendent …

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Spice tins highlight Indian troops' contributions during 1914 Christmas truce

Hit by car, 4-year-old boy playing on road dies in Mumbai, 19-year-old driver arrested

German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons

Kolkata: Major Fire Consumes Topsia Slum, Over 200 Huts Reduced to Ashes: VIDEO

Shamans refuse to evacuate precarious cliff-top shacks in Bolivia despite government order

Shamans refuse to evacuate precarious cliff-top shacks in Bolivia despite government order

Eco-tourism to promote local tribal produce in Erode

8 Hurt in Suryapet Fire Mishap

Fengal gone, but cyclone relief yet to reach transgender persons, tribals in Villupuram

Tamil Nadu: Relief measures in Cyclone Fengal-hit areas continue

Cyclone Fengal: Ration card holders in Puducherry to get relief of Rs 5000

Over 5,000 benefit from health camps in neighbouring districts

18 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2024

Himachal HC allows 9 tourism corp run hotels to operate till March

Man arrested for killing wife

Court asks Himachal to close 18 state-run hotels: Burden on exchequer

Amrabad Buzzing, Kawal Joins In, Eturnagaram Safaris from Dec

Fridge Compressor Explodes At Popular Restaurant In Hyderabad, 6 Nearby Huts Damaged

Channapatna bypolls: Decades on and several election promises later, these Dalit families in Gandhi Grama continue to live in huts

12 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2024

Terrifying moment man comes within inches of being wiped out by flying beach hut as landslide hits popular beach

Mawson in Antarctica and his hut in Hobart

Critical locked gate overlooked in investigation of Maui fire evacuation

44 houses torched in Dalit hamlet in Bihar