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A library in Virginia has received an unexpected return: a copy of Harry the dirty dog that checked out 36 years ago and subsequently traveled the world with a family of diplomats. The Fairfax County Public Library said the book was recently returned to the Chantilly Regional Library, along with a handwritten note explaining its […]
Authorities in Meghalaya have banned the transport, storage and sale of ‘illegally imported’ fish from Bangladesh in at least two districts following reports of unregulated consignments entering the state through porous border routes, officials said on Monday. East Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills districts imposed the ban due to public health and biosecurity […]
Readers discuss theft in London, the state of the soaps and overpayments to water investors (Photo: Getty Images) Do you agree with our readers? Share your thoughts on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments “Shame on you, Metroline,” says reader Bus driver Mark Hehir was fired for “bringing his company into disrepute” – […]
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri (center) suspended over the Shankaracharya and UGC issue. File | Photo credit: ANI Former Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri, suspended by the Uttar Pradesh government on charges of indiscipline, has said he will protest in Delhi from February 7 if the Center does not repeal the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled […]
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An unsuccessful challenger to the Nationals leadership has urged the party to reunite with the Liberals. David Littleproud will remain in charge of the Nationals after Queensland backbencher Colin Boyce’s attempt to dethrone him failed at the first hurdle. Boyce’s motion failed to gain the support from other Nationals MPs needed for a formal vote […]
Tennis has crowned a new king, with Carlos Alcaraz beating living legend Novak Djokovic in the pair’s heavyweight Australian Open title match to become the youngest man to complete a Grand Slam career. The world number 1 rallied from a set down to deny Djokovic an unprecedented 25th Major Singles triumph with a thrilling 2-6 […]
But BINAJ GURUBACHARYA KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Authorities in Nepal have arrested six mountain rescue and tour guides accused of staging fake rescues in the Himalayan country’s high mountains to defraud international insurance companies of millions of dollars, officials said Monday. Nepal’s Central Bureau of Investigation last week arrested six people from three different mountain […]
In an important ruling on how high courts should deal with chronic delays in pronouncing judgments, the Supreme Court has reiterated and intensified its earlier instructions on how such delays should be eliminated in a timely manner to achieve timely delivery of the reserved judgment. The Court placed particular emphasis on the importance of ensuring […]
