Excavations for the second phase of the 2,000-year-old Buddhist site at Zehanpora in Baramulla to begin on Saturday ZEHANPORA (BARAMULLA): Excavations will begin Saturday on the second phase of Zehanpora, a Buddhist site in north Kashmir’s Baramulla. J&K chief secretary Atal Dullo will inaugurate the project.The presence of a 2,000-year-old Buddhist civilisation at the site…
IGL has raised CNG prices in Delhi-NCR by Rs 3.89 per kg NEW DELHI: Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has raised CNG prices in Delhi-NCR by Rs 3.89 per kg amid rising import costs of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Effective Saturday, CNG will cost Rs 86.98 per kg in the capital.This is the fifth increase in…
Tim Curry’s historic Los Feliz home, which he lovingly restored, has come under offer for $7.5 million following the actor’s death at 80. Tim Curry’s historic Los Feliz home has come under offer just hours after news of the actor’s death at 80 was announced. The property, which Curry painstakingly restored during his ownership, had…
Namibia repeat South Africa upset Namibia produced another memorable upset against South Africa, defending 163/9 to secure an 18-run victory in the opening match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Friday. It was Namibia’s second win over South Africa in 10 months, underlining their growing stature in the shortest…
The biggest transgender and gender-eligibility debates in sport (Agency Images) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar’s return to cricket has opened a much bigger conversation about transgender athletes in sport, one that now extends far beyond the cricket field.The former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer has received clearance from Cricket Australia to play women’s community cricket in the country,…
This is B Nagendra’s second resignation in over two years. NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister B Nagendra announced his decision to resign from the state cabinet on Friday, just 25 days after assuming office, amid mounting pressure over his alleged involvement in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation financial irregularities. Addressing a press conference, teary-eyed…
File photo: Congress leader B Nagendra NEW DELHI: Karnataka planning and statistics minister B Nagendra resigned on Friday amid mounting pressure over the alleged Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.He also broke down during a press conference while announcing his decision.Nagendra, who was re-inducted into the Karnataka cabinet earlier this month, alleged that he…
Japan killed more than 14,000 bears between April 2025 and January 2026 after record attacks on people; despite the cull, 6 people have been killed this year and the government plans to remove another 8,800 bearsAs Tokyo heats up, every year thousands in Japan head to Karuizawa in the Nagano prefecture. Located at the foot…
Pat Cummins and Imran Khan NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has thrown his support behind a campaign led by former international cricket captains seeking proper medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan, saying the former all-rounder should be treated with “the dignity anyone deserves”.Cummins, one of the leading active cricketers…
Barrier lake breach raises alarm over fresh Bhotekoshi flood surge A large barrier lake near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal has reportedly breached, raising fears of another surge of water into the Bhotekoshi River.Rasuwa chief district officer Narendra Pariyar said on Friday that the Nepali Army had informed…
