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45% of springs in Himalayas dry up in 4 decades, rising temp key factor: Study

Approximately 45% of the springs in the Himalayas have completely dried up due to rising temperatures and a decline in both rainfall and snowfall over the past four decades, says a recent study.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORY OF THE LORD

HIS year, Gita Jayanti fell on December 11. This event commemorates the anniversary of the revelation of the discourse called the Bhagavad Gita or Song of God in the Mahabharata. It was revealed by Krishna to Arjuna on the first day of the 18-day battle of Kurukshetra.

CHALLENGES BEFORE THE NEW SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT

The Dissanayake-led NPP has committed to reducing government expenditure, but how economic consolidation will take shape in the coming year and beyond is still unclear

Two women mowed down by train

TWO women of Chikiti area in Ganjam district died after falling from a moving train at Surla railway station on Sunday.

Former CJI offers prayers at Ahobilam temple

FORMER Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, along with his family, offered prayers at the Ahobilam temple in Nandyal district on Sunday.

Two minor girls killed by tuskers in Bonai

TWO minor girls, both siblings, were trampled to death by an elephant in a village under Gurundia block of Sundargarh district when the pachyderm razed the poor family's hut late on Saturday.

Adilabad records lowest temp of 4.7°C

THE temperature levels continue to drop across the state, with Agriculture Research Station, in Adilabad, recording 4.7°C degrees on Sunday.

Bhatti blames BRS govt for debt burden on T'gana

Says we are forced to borrow ₹54,118 cr this year under the FRBM

Crime investigation space of Odisha to get big boost

ODISHA Police's capabilities in criminal investigation is set to take a huge leap with establishment of a campus of National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).

Human rights violations in Bastar require extensive reporting

AWARD-winning journalist Malini Subramaniam highlighted the widespread human rights violations in Bastar, which have been normalized by both the media and society.

Tada NH toll fees to be slashed by 14-15%

MARKING a first for Tamil Nadu, the toll fee for vehicles plying on the Chennai-Tada National Highway is set to be slashed by 14-15% at the Nallur toll plaza.

TIRUMALA BALAJI DARSHAN IN JUST 1 HOUR

Advanced Facial Recognition-Based Darshan System in 6 months; Bengaluru firm to implement it; current system of compartmentalising devotees outdated

Stage collapses at KUDA chief swearing-in ceremony

THE stage collapsed due to overweight at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Kakinada Urban Development Authority (KUDA) Chairman Tummala Ramaswamy here on Sunday.

Appoint university V-Cs, CPI secy urges Lokesh

CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna met HRD Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday, and submitted a representation urging him to immediately appoint Vice-Chancellors for all the universities in the State, and issue notification to fill up 4,439 vacant posts in universities.

Develop road infra in N Andhra: MPs

CIVIL Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, Anakapalle MP CM Ramesh, and Madugula MLA Bandaru Satyanarayana Murthy met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, and urged him to upgrade the road connecting Pinagadi, K Kotapadu, Devarapalli and Paderu into a four-lane highway.

Rice sample test results likely today

TEST reports of the PDS rice samples collected from cargo ship Stella L Panama have been submitted to Kakinada District Collector Shan Mohan Sagili.

Naidu embarked on another publicity stunt in name of Vision-2047: Jagan

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had embarked on yet another publicity stunt in the name of Vision-2047.

3 of a family killed over land dispute in Samalkot

THREE members of a family were allegedly killed following an altercation over a boundary dispute in Vetapalem village under Samalkot in Kakinada district on Sunday.

Man killed for confronting girl's harasser

A 42-year-old man was killed by a 22-year-old, Mamidi Nani, in Eluru town on Saturday night after he confronted Nani for harassing his minor daughter in the name of love and marriage.

AP IT & GCC policy to boost employment, infra

Policy aims to address critical gaps in physical, financial & digital infra; focuses on developing co-working spaces

Home Min urges mothers to protect youth from drugs

THE TDP-led NDA government is committed to making Andhra Pradesh free from ganja and narcotic substances, said Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Sunday.

Kadapa girl is first Women's Premier League player from AP

SRI CHARANI, a left-arm spinner and batter from Kadapa, has made history as the first female cricketer from the region selected for the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Nod for ₹649-cr project to supply water to 5 towns

AIIB will provide 70 per cent of the total project cost as loan

Tenali girl dies in US road accident

A 26-year-old woman from Tenali, identified as Srivandana Parimala, died in a car accident in Tennessee, United States on Friday evening.

Papikondalu boat ops suspension draws criticism

THE suspension of boat operations to Papikondalu for three days due to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's brief visit to the Polavaram project has sparked criticism from boat operators and tourists.

Sriramulu's resilience continues to inspire people: Kakinada Collector

THE 72nd death anniversary of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu was observed across the Godavari districts on Sunday.

Union Minister outlines initiatives for uplift of handloom weavers

Union Minister Giriraj Singh stressed the need for better coordination between Central and State governments to uplift the handloom sector and improve the economic conditions of weavers.

Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today

RAJYA Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.

Techie suicide: Wife and family members arrested

A week after 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash ended his life by hanging at his residence in Bengaluru's Marathahalli, his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, mother-in-law Nisha Singhania, and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania have been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide.

Fadnavis expands Maharashtra cabinet with 39 new ministers

Focus on young, new faces; 19 berths go to BJP, Shiv Sena gets 11, and NCP 9 ministers