Month: August 2026

‘Operation Scan’ to target unauthorised online service centres in Wayanad

August 23, 2026 admin

The Wayanad district administration, in association with various departments, is set to launch a crackdown on unauthorised private online service centres. The first phase of the campaign, titled ‘Operation Scan’, will target centres operating without the required licences from local self-government institutions, with strict action to be initiated against them. The campaign will be undertaken…

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Karnataka: Employment push to reduce migration

August 23, 2026 admin

Efforts are under way to prevent migration from rural areas of Yadgir district, which is facing severe drought, through local employment generation. | Photo Credit: File photo At Shahpur village of Malkapur Gram Panchayat in Bidar district, Narshappa, Shivaraj, Nagappa and Tukkappa, all senior citizens, have stayed back in their village even as distress…

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TABLE TENNIS | Double crown for Syndrela, Payas claims men’s title

August 23, 2026 admin

Syndrela Das and Payas Jain pose with their men’s and women’s winner’s trophies in Kanpur on Sunday, August 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Amol Karhadkar Syndrela Das marked her 17th birthday in style, claiming a double crown, while Payas Jain bounced back from the disappointment of losing the Commonwealth Championship final three weeks ago to…

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Lalrindika’s hat-trick powersEast Bengal to Durand Cup glory

August 23, 2026 admin

Lalrindika and Bipin were on the scoresheet for East Bengal. | Photo Credit: Durand Cup East Bengal FC produced one of its most dominant performances in recent memory as it swept past arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the 135th Durand Cup final to reclaim the trophy after a 22-year wait. Edmund Lalrindika was…

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Revised dhoti specification for Pongal distribution worry Kanniyakumari handloom weavers

August 23, 2026 admin

An artisan engaged in weaving a dhoti at her house in Vadasery area in Kanniyakumari district. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Handloom and pedal loom weavers from in and around Nagercoil region have raised concern over the changes in quality specifications of dhotis set to be distributed by the government for Pongal. The weavers said…

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One N Only obliges in the Governor’s Trophy

August 23, 2026 admin

Trainer D. Netto’s ward One N Only, ridden by Akshay Kumar, won the Governor’s Trophy, the feature event of Sunday’s (Aug. 23) races here. The winner is owned by M/s. Rama Seshu Eyunni, Shankar Srinivas, Ashok Ranpise & Donald Anthony Netto. Akshay Kumar stole the limelight by riding to four victories while Trainer D. Netto saddled three winners. 1. HIDDEN BLOOM PLATE (Div. I) (1,400m): CORINTHIAN (Akshay Kumar) 1,…

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SL vs IND second Test | It is time for our all-rounders and lower-order to score: India batting coach Kotak

August 23, 2026 admin

Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak. File | Photo Credit: ANI In his prime, Sitanshu Kotak was a domestic giant. The Saurashtra batter amassed runs and was a steady presence on Indian pitches. Now, as India’s batting coach, Kotak is happy with the way Devdutt Padikkal has shaped up in the current Test series between India and…

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Sugar price hike: MCCI voices food product manufacturing industry’s concerns

August 23, 2026 admin

MCCI president says that the sharp rise in the price of sugar was severely affecting the food-product manufacturing as well as hotel industry | Photo Credit: File Photo The rise in price of sugar over the last few days has sparked concern among the food-product manufacturing and the hotel industry with Mysuru Chamber of Commerce…

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Iran’s President says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war

August 23, 2026 admin

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war. Meanwhile, the new head of the Islamic Republic’s top security body warned, in a more forceful tone, of retaliation if neighbouring countries support U.S. threats to further sanction Tehran. A Palestinian man was…

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Minister launches solar training programme, disburses ₹7 lakh SHG loan in Coimbatore

August 23, 2026 admin

A vocational training programme in solar power installation, financial assistance to women’s self-help groups (SHGs), and three retail outlets were launched at a five-in-one programme jointly organised by NERD NGO and Dr. Kamaraj Uzhavar Producer Company in Coimbatore city on Saturday. Minister for Backward Classes Welfare V. Sampath Kumar handed over a loan of ₹7…

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