Chennai : Prices of all commodities remained unchanged in the wholesale foodgrain market here today. Following are the wholesale rates of various agri-commodities (rates in rupees per quintal, unless stated otherwise):Thoor Dal Rs 8,400, Urad Dal Rs 7,200, Moong Dal Rs 7,800, Gram Dal Rs 5,400, Sugar Rs 3,450, […]
Hanoi : Vietnam has seized more than nine tonnes of suspected ivory in a timber shipment from the Republic of Congo, customs officials said Friday, in one of the country’s largest illegal wildlife hauls in years. Though it is illegal to buy and sell ivory in communist Vietnam, lax […]
New York : A New York county which declared a state of emergency over a measles outbreak is on the “right path” after administering hundreds of vaccinations in two days, the chief of the US district said on Friday. Under the emergency, Rockland County banned non-vaccinated minors from public […]
Bangkok : Six baby elephants separated from their parents and trapped in a muddy pit for days have been rescued by park rangers in rural Thailand, officials said Saturday. Patrolling rangers chanced upon the struggling herd in a national park east of Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon, park superintendent Prawatsart […]
Beijing : An explosion caused by a gas leak ripped through a factory in China’s Shandong Province, killing five persons and injuring three others, the second such incident in about a week. The explosion happened at 9:35 pm (local time) on Friday in a workshop of a perlite factory […]
Palm Beach : Threatening drastic action against Mexico, President Donald Trump declared Friday he is likely to shut down America’s southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately halt all illegal immigration. Such a severe move could hit the economies of both countries, but the president emphasized, “I am […]
Srinagar : National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Friday said reports about prosecution withholding critical information about the Samjhauta Express blast case from the court was a reflection of the respect the BJP-led central government had for institutions of the country. “The judge presiding over the special NIA court has […]
Kolkata : In an age when social media holds sway, good old poll graffiti and limericks still find favour with parties in politically conscious Bengal to grab the attention of its voters. The walls of buildings across the state have been claimed by political parties before the polls. Adorning […]
New Delhi : Over 500 competitors would display their skills in four different categories at the Delhi Horse Show which is being held here till April 7. Over 400 horses are participating in the event which got underway on Friday. Competitors are grouped in four categories senior, young rider, […]
Chennai/Vellore : Income tax sleuths Saturday conducted searches at the residence of senior DMK leader Duraimurugan at Katpadi in Vellore district over suspected use of unaccounted money for electioneering. This comes days after tax raids led to a political storm in neighbouring Karnataka. The tax officials along with personnel […]
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