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Indigenously produced biochar retains fertility in sandy soil through unique microbial diversity sustenance: a step toward the circular economy
1. Introduction The sharp rise in human population is coupled with increased food demand and surging anthropogenic activities. The agriculture sector is facing the challenge of meeting this demand in a changed climate, triggered by global warming and shrinking area under cultivation.
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy plants saplings in Mandya district - Times of India
BENGALURU: In a display of solidarity with farmers facing crisis in the state, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday sowed paddy saplings in a muddied agriculture field in a village in Mandya district.Folding up his white dhoti in a traditional south Indian style, Kumaraswamy planted saplings at Aralukuppe village.The objective of Kumaraswamy's programme was to urge the agriculturists not to take any drastic steps like suicide in the face of distress, a government release...
Aravind Melligeri who founded Quest and Aequs to now start toy manufacturing SEZ in Koppal in Karnataka - Times of India
BENGALURU: Aravind Melligeri , who co-founded engineering services company Quest Global and later established an aerospace SEZ in Belagavi , is planning a major foray into toy manufacturing.Melligeri’s company Aequs has been given the approval by the Karnataka government to start a large new facility in Koppal “They want to make electronic toys , under a new entity. We have approved the project.
Kerala: Rain damages 500km roads, 15 bridges face threat - Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Monsoon-related calamities have damaged 263km PWD roads in Idukki district alone, said PWD minister G Sudhakaran on Friday. The minister conducted video conferencing with PWD engineers in 14 districts to review the condition of roads, bridges and buildings during monsoon The minister said that around 500km roads in the state were damaged in monsoon fury. "Around 15 bridges are facing threat. Around 500km roads, both national highways and PWD roads, were damaged in rain.
Civilians to help check misuse of social media: Bihar DGP - Times of India
PATNA: Bihar director general of police (DGP) K S Dwivedi on Friday said the cybercrime and social media units (CCSMUs) of the police department would work in close coordination with the proposed Cyber Senani Samooh (CSS) units, comprising civilians as their registered members, in a bid to prevent misuse of social media in the state.“Steps have already been initiated to constitute 74 CCSMUs in the state covering all the 38 districts.
Staffers named in fraud to be issued notices - Times of India
Vadodara: M S University has decided to issue showcause notices to former in-charge chief accounts officer (CAO) Bharat Shah and former junior clerk S I Makrani, who were suspended after a Rs 3.25 crore financial fraud, had surfaced in 2013.An inquiry committee’s report against the two officials found them guilty of the fraud.It was in 2013 that a financial fraud by a private construction firm – Gopinath Construction – in collusion with university’s employees in the accounts section had...
With soft loans, BJP tries to undercut Hardik Patel - Times of India
GANDHINAGAR: In an attempt to pre-empt further quota unrests ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Gujarat government announced a slew of welfare schemes on Friday for castes in the unreserved category wherein loans will be offered at a low interest rate of 4% for practically all expenses incurred on education and self-employment.This includes coaching for competitive exams like JEE, NEET and UPSC, fees for medical, engineering and other technical courses offered in self-financed colleges,...
Prohibitionists in Odisha declare war against liquor - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: Prohibitionists on Friday decided that they will hold a month-long awareness drive in different villages between September 2 and October 2 demanding total prohibition in the state.The activists under the aegis of Milita Odisha Nisha Nibaran Abhijan (MONNA), an outfit fighting for total prohibition in the state, declared war against liquor and prepared their plan of action for the coming days.
WCD to move bill to widen Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act scope: Govt - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Women and Child Development Ministry has decided to move a fresh bill to broaden the scope of the Indecent Representation of the Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 to cover audio-visual media and content in electronic form, the Lok Sabha was told on Friday.The draft bill envisages constituting a centralised body headed by member secretary, the National Commission for Women, having representatives from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, the Advertising Standards Council of...
SBI reports Rs 4,876 crore loss in Q1 - Times of India
NEW DELHI: State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender has reported a standalone loss of Rs 4,875.75 crore in the first quarter (April - June) of the financial year 2018-19.
Maid alleges rape by member of employer’s family - Times of India
JAIPUR: A 22-year-old woman from Odisha working as a housemaid for a family in the city on Thursday alleged in her complaint that she was raped by a family member on multiple occasions.The woman filed a complaint at Ashok Nagar police station and the matter is currently under investigation. “She had come to Jaipur from Odisha in January this year. Since then she has been working for the family as their housemaid. She said that she was raped repeatedly by a 25-year-old youth of the family.
Dalai Lama regrets statement on Jawaharlal Nehru - Times of India
New Delhi: Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Friday regretted his statement on Jawaharlal Nehru that created controversy, reported news agency ANI."My statement has created controversy, if I said something wrong, I apologise," he said.Earlier this week, the spiritual leader had said it was Nehru's selfishness that led to the partition of India."Mahatma Gandhi ji very much was willing to give prime ministership to Jinnah . But Pandit Nehru refused.
Triple talaq bill: Sonia Gandhi says party's position clear - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A day after the Centre made amendments in the draft triple talaq bill, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday said she would not say anything on the matter as her party's position was clear on the issue."Our party's position is absolutely clear on this, I will not say anything on this further," said Sonia.While she didn't elaborate on her party's position on Friday, the Congress has earlier been demanding that a bail provision be included in the bill, which was done by the Centre...
Nadal reaches Toronto quarters with win over Wawrinka - Times of India
TORONTO: A 45-minute rain interruption did little to stop the progress of Rafael Nadal on Thursday at the Toronto Masters as he defeated Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the quarter-finals.The halt in proceedings came 63 minutes into the opening set, after Wawrinka saved a Nadal set point for 5-all, with the Spaniard then holding serve for 6-5.When the weather passed, the pair returned, with Nadal wrapping up the set on his second chance.The second set was a battle as the Swiss, a...
Sanitary waste disposal a problem for SWaCH staff - Times of India
PUNE: Sangita, a waste-picker at SWaCH — an organisation that provides door-to-door garbage collection services — is disturbed by the callousness with which sanitary waste is often disposed of in the city.“Our members are frequently falling sick because they have to handle used diapers and sanitary napkins that are not disposed of properly. People brazenly dump their sanitary waste in the dustbins without even wrapping them. The rain makes matters worse.
India vs England: No play on Day 1 of second Test due to rain - Times of India
LONDON: The famous mood swings of the London sky have been on display over the last three days - just that the one on Thursday cost us a day of a Test match.
Houses, office razed to free up 14 acres - Times of India
Gurgaon: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) carried out a demolition in Farrukhnagar on Thursday and cleared 14 acres land of illegal constructions in three unauthorised colonies.According to officials, the colonies were located on Joniawas Road and near Anaj Mandi.
Dawood building sold to Saifee trust for 3.5 crore - Times of India
MUMBAI: The three-storeyed Masulla building in Pakmodia Street belonging to gangster Dawood Ibrahim , which was put on the block recently, was bought by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) for Rs 3.5 crore at an auction held in the city on Thursday.The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha and an SC lawyer too participated in the auction.
Maharashtra bandh: In Mumbai, roads empty as many work from home - Times of India
MUMBAI: Bandh or no bandh, it's business as usual in Mumbai. Most companies TOI spoke to recorded near full attendance on Thursday. Others who could not make it to work, took advantage of new-age HR initiatives like work-from-home offered by employers to ensure business continuity.
TDP MP dresses like Hitler in House to send PM a message - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Clothes make the man, it is said, and sometimes maybe the politician too, as in the case of TDP MP Naramalli Sivaprasad who on Thursday dressed up as Hitler to send Prime Minister Narendra Modi the message that he should not "follow" the Nazi dictator's footsteps.Sometimes a woman, other times a farmer or a cattle herder, depending on the political point he wants to convey, Sivaprasad said he decided to don the Fuehrer's avatar to remind Modi of his promise to give Special Status...
AAP will not join opposition alliance for 2019 Lok Sabha polls: Kejriwal - Times of India
JIND (Rajasthan): AAP leader and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said his party will not join the proposed opposition alliance against the BJP for the 2019 general elections.He said the parties who are joining the proposed alliance have had no role in the country's development."The AAP will not be a part of any alliance in 2019," Kejriwal told reporters in Rohtak.He said his party will contest the Haryana legislative assembly polls and the general elections from all...
Rajya Sabha passes three bills - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed three important Bills, completing their discussion, consideration and passage in a matter of three hours.
Two modern scanners give customs an edge at airport - Times of India
PUNE: Customs authorities have received two state-of-the-art baggage scanners for the airport here after almost a year’s wait.These equipment will help the customs officials scan the luggage of flyers coming from international destinations more effectively — considering the fact that gold hauls have become a common affair at the airport.“The two machines have been installed. One will be used to check the hand baggage and the other the check-in luggage.
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