Anvi Kamdar, a Mumbai-based influencer with a large following on Instagram, tragically died after falling into a 300-foot deep gorge near the Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad district while filming a video. The incident occurred during a monsoon outing with friends on July 16th. In a separate incident, a woman fell from the third floor of a building in Dombivli while socializing with her friends, resulting in her death.
A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been bitten by the same snake seven times in 40 days, leading to a series of hospitalizations and a growing sense of unease. The incident has baffled local doctors and sparked fear in the community as the man claims he feels a bad omen before each encounter and fears his ninth bite will be fatal.
The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, has announced a massive recruitment drive for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Post Masters (BPM), and Assistant Branch Post Masters (ABPM). With 44,228 vacancies across India, this drive aims to strengthen postal infrastructure and ensure efficient service delivery in rural and semi-urban areas. Candidates require a minimum qualification of Class 10th and selection is based solely on their 10th standard marks, making it an opportunity for many.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of Tripura on the occasion of Kharchi Puja, a week-long festival celebrated with elaborate rituals and customs. The festival commenced with the traditional bathing of the Fourteen Gods in the Howrah River, symbolizing purification and the washing away of sins.
Singer John Legend has partnered with Project Street Vet to launch a new food pantry in Long Beach, California, aimed at providing free pet food to homeless individuals with furry companions. The initiative recognizes the importance of pets in the lives of homeless people and aims to provide support for both humans and their animals.
The repair of the Whitemud Drive overpass at Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton, damaged in June 2023 by a semi-trailer carrying an excavator, has been delayed until February 2025. Drivers are frustrated by the continued traffic disruptions and safety concerns, particularly during winter months.
The Ontario government has allocated over $444,000 to four long-term care homes in Peterborough and Lakefield to support residents with complex needs. The funding will purchase specialized equipment and provide specialized care, aiming to reduce hospital visits and stays.
Get ready for a pickle-licious summer at K-Days! The popular festival has announced a lineup of 24 new food items, including dill pickle cotton candy, pickle fry poutine, and the big “dill” dog. Beyond pickles, K-Days offers twists on classic fair favorites like Takis mini donuts and a giant mozza stick. Refreshing new beverages include aloe vera lemonade and Aloha lemonade. All new food items will compete in the K-Days New Foods Competition.
Calgary Fire Department crews battled a blaze at a metal recycling yard in the southeast part of the city on Thursday night. The fire, which sent a large plume of black smoke into the air, took three hours to extinguish and required 19 fire apparatus and 44 firefighters.
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) has announced the dates for the Bihar Police Constable Written Exam 2024. The exam, originally scheduled for October 2023, will be conducted on multiple dates in August 2024. Candidates must download their e-admit cards, which will be available 15 days prior to the exam.
