Bengal BSF finds gold worth Rs 1 crore in cycle tyre, smuggler manages to flee

Representational Photo Jammu- The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Geology and Mining has ordered the compulsory installation of GPS devices in all vehicles engaged in transportation and extraction of minerals across the Union Territory. The directive follows guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for strict, technology-based monitoring of sand and minor mineral movement. According to the order, all mineral concessionaires must ensure that no material is transported without GPS-enabled vehicles duly registered with the Directorate of Geology and Mining. Each vehicle is required to carry a valid RFID number and a QR-coded challan or…

Srinagar, Nov 26: Trembling teens battling withdrawal, mood swings, and irreversible physical and mental health damage have become more common with every passing year. Tapentadol, Tramadol, Pregabalin, Vermor, Codeine, all having their own Gen-Z lingo names, are reaching schools and homes safely; all this, while parents, schools and society remain in denial or a self-enforced oblivion. The records at Drug De-Addiction Center (DTDC) at SMHS Hospital show over 1900 adolescents, between the ages of 10 years to 18 years, are on treatment for “other substances”. Around 100 of these are new cases from 2024 onwards. In-charge DTDC, Prof Yasir…

As Cuttack prepares for the high-stakes India–South Africa T20 on December 9, the shadow of February’s ticketing chaos at Barabati Stadium still looms large. Fans remember the crush at offline counters, barricades allegedly giving way, injuries, and scalpers selling tickets at exorbitant rates.  With stakes high, the Odisha Cricket Association faces a tough test to ensure safety, fairness, and smooth access for genuine supporters. Offline Rush, Chaos Still Fresh in Memory During the last international match between India and England on February 9 at Barabati Stadium, thousands of fans had swarmed the offline ticket counters, leading to a near-stampede-like…