Ottawa, July 19 (UNI) Wildfire activity is expected to continue to increase and persist to well-above-average conditions over much of western Canada by August, Canada’s minister of energy and natural resources said Friday. In a wildfire update, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson delivered the latest national wildfire forecast, saying the highest fire danger…
Mexican City, July 19 (UNI) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday voiced strong opposition to the construction of a new segment of the U.S. border wall in the state of New Mexico, calling it a unilateral move by the U.S. government. Speaking at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum emphasised that Mexico is not involved in…
Jammu, July 19 (UNI) A fresh batch of over 6,000 pilgrims of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, chanting ‘Bam Bam Bhole’, set out for the holy cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas from the Yatri Niwas base camp today at Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu. “A fresh batch of 6,365 pilgrims left this morning for the Shri…
Imphal, July 19 (UNI) In a series of significant operations, Manipur Police achieved multiple breakthroughs, underscoring their continued efforts to curb illegal activities and reinforce law and order across the state. Police today said a large cache of ammunition was recovered from the Chingjao Island area, Pumlen Pat, under Arong Nongmaikhong Police Station, Kakching district….
Srinagar, July 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing is conducting searches at various locations across Kashmir in an under investigation case, officials said. They said the raids that started early morning are being carried out in a case about terror crimes and recruitment into terrorist ranks. ” The searches are underway,…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 (UNI) Adulterated coconut oil in Kerala poses serious health risks, primarily due to the addition of cheap, low-grade oils mixed without proper labelling, thereby exposing consumers to significant health hazards. Over the past few years, analyses by government laboratories have revealed the presence of hydrolytic rancidity, elevated acid values, and traces of…
Kyiv, July 19 (UNI) The outgunned and outnumbered Ukrainian military is trying to extract every advantage it can against its much more powerful opponent — Russia. Under a scheme first trialled last year and dubbed “Army of Drones: Bonus” (also known as “e-points”), units can earn points for each Russian soldier killed or piece of…
Boston, July 19 (UNI) A US tech company has launched an investigation after a big screen cuddle at a Coldplay concert at a city stadium – rumoured to involve two of its employees, including its CEO – went viral. In the clip, which initially appeared on a giant screen at the concert here on Wednesday,…
Singapore, July 19 (UNI) In an interesting turn of event, North Korea has said that its newly opened seaside resort will not be receiving foreign tourists. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, opened early this month on July one, has been touted as a key part of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ambitions to…
New Delhi, July 18 (UNI) The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) put the retail inflation for the month of June to 2.1 per cent. This significant fall is driven by the easing of food prices as well as favourable base effects, shows government data. The Consumer Food Price Index, or CFPI, tracks changes in the…
