The Orissa High Court ordered the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) to immediately dismantle all illegal bamboo and light gates in the city by 2 PM today(Wednesday).
Cuttack, Oct 23: The Orissa High Court ordered the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) to immediately dismantle all illegal bamboo and light gates in the city by 2 PM today(Wednesday).
This directive is part of the precautionary measures to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incidents during impending Cyclone Dana.
The court warned that if the structures are not removed within the timeframe, local police and CMC enforcement teams will dismantle them.
Moreover, the court ordered the municipal authorities to pay special attention to areas prone to waterlogging and take immediate measures to address the issue after the cyclone.
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Mumbai, Oct 23: Actress Drashti Dhami and her businessman husband Neeraj Khemka have welcomed their first bundle of joy – a daughter and proudly announced that “she is here”.
Drashti took to Instagram, where she shared a motion card with an adorable circus theme.
“Straight from heaven into our hearts a whole new life, a whole new start. She is here. 22.10.24. Elated parents Drashti and Niraj, Overjoyed grandparents Suman-Prakash Khemka and Vibhuti Dhami,” the card read.
The announcement was captioned: “SHE IS HERE 22.10.2024.”
Last month, Drashti shared a peek into her baby shower. She shared glimpses from the celebrations. The actress wore a one-shoulder blue dress with a slit at the back. She kept her tresses open and was flaunting her pregnancy glow. The decoration had a touch of both pink and blue, while the two-tier cake had stars and moon on it.
Drashti and Neeraj got married on February 21, 2015 in a traditional Hindu ceremony. Actress Suhasi Dhami is married to her elder brother Jaisheel Dhami.
On the work front, Drashti started her career with appearances in the music video 'Saiyyan Dil Mein Aana Re', 'Humko Aaj Kal Hai', 'Teri Meri Nazar Ki Dori', and 'Nachle Soniyo Tu'.
She made her TV debut in 2007 with 'Dill Mill Gayye', where she portrayed Dr. Muskaan Chadda. In 2008, she participated in the reality show, 'Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket' by Ekta Kapoor.
In 2010, she appeared as the lead in 'Geet- Hui Sabse Parayi' opposite Gurmeet Choudhary.
She has then been a part of TV operas-- 'Madhubala-Ek Ishq Ek Junoon', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7', 'Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani', 'Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil', 'Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka'.
Drashti last featured in the 2023 web series 'Duranga'. She portrayed the character of Ira Jaykar Patel, in the Gulshan Devaiah-starrer show.
--IANS
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New Delhi, Oct 23: Tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to congratulate Dominic Thiem on his retirement as the Austrian ended his pro career after falling to a first-round defeat against Luciano Darderi at the Erste Bank Open.
The Austrian won a major, the 2020 US Open. He also reached the final of three other Slams, won 17 ATP singles titles; achieved a career-high ATP Ranking of No. 3; and was ensconced in the Top 10 for the better part of six years.
"An illustrious career comes to a close. Congratulations Domi," Federer wrote in an Instagram story. "No matter the surface, you always found a way to beat me with your thunderous backhands," Federer wrote. “But more importantly, you did it with grace and sportsmanship," he added.
Thiem won five of his seven ATP Head2Head meetings against Federer. Their lone championship clash came at the 2019 Paribas Open, where the Austrian claimed his lone ATP Masters 1000 title.
Nadal, who won their series 10-6 (Thiem earned four clay-court victories) also posted an Instagram Story, sharing the same sentiment as many: "Danke Domi".
Thiem racked up a formidable, even shocking, record against the 'Big Three' – Novak Djokovic, 'Nadal and 'Federer ever to play the game. He finished with a 16-19 record against the Big Three, winning 46 per cent of their matches.
He held a 5-2 advantage over Federer (including a win on grass in Stuttgart in 2016, incidentally Thiem’s worst surface); was 5-7 against Djokovic (after the Austrian lost his first five matches while still a newbie on Tour); and finished 6-10 versus Nadal (including four victories over the Spaniard on his beloved red clay), according to ATP stats.
In his career's final pro match, Thiem shone in the first set, especially with his trademark backhand down the line. Point after point was won. Thiem was not only able to keep up with the world number 42, but even took the lead with a break. However, Darderi equalized the score at 4-4, after which both players were able to hold their serve. In the tie-break, Thiem already had a 4-2 lead and a set point at 6-5. Darderi fought back and took the first set 7-6 (6).
Darderi started the second set with a break and did not let this lead slip from his grasp. In the end, it was 7-6 (6), 6-2 for the Italian and Thiem was denied a sensation in his farewell to professional tennis.
There was a standing ovation for the Lower Austrian after the match point, and a prepared fan choreography also honored the US Open winner. And: the racket with which he hit his last balls in the Wiener Stadthalle was stored in a display case immediately after the match and can now be admired in the exhibition “The official Tennis Experience” in Hall F of the Stadthalle.
Thiem thanked the fans in an emotional speech, “I've had so many nice goodbyes in the last few months, but today I want to say thank you for all the sensational years. I am only a part of this career. The whole journey has been an absolute dream and I want this afternoon, this evening to be yours. I couldn't have imagined it any better - thank you," he said.
Thiem's close friend Alexander Zverev, who playeda friendly with Autrian in Vienna, posted on Instagram, "Everyone's tennis career will unfortunately come to an end sooner or later. But the people you meet and friendships you build will hopefully last a lifetime."
"Thank you @domithiem for the toughest battles I have ever had on court. Thank you for the most unforgettable moments we were able to share outside the court. Thank you for showing that a true friendship is possible even while being one of the biggest rivals. This isn't a goodbye. This is a see you soon my friend," he added.
(IANS)
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Phnom Penh, Oct 23: The 'Mekong ghost' fish has resurfaced in Cambodia after nearly two decades without a trace.
According to the news release, the elusive giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus) was spotted once again Tuesday in Cambodian waters by a team of international scientists led by the Fisheries Administration under the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
The unusual fish, a carp with a hooked jaw and salmon-shaped body, had not been documented since 2005.
An international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of three giant salmon carp caught between 2020 and 2023, a significant finding for a fish previously feared extinct, reports Xinhua, quoting the news release.
"The rediscovery of the giant salmon carp is a reason for hope, not just for this species but for the entire Mekong ecosystem," said Bunyeth Chan, lead researcher from Svay Rieng University in Cambodia.
"The Mekong ecosystem is the most productive river on Earth, producing over 2 million tonnes of fish per year worth over $10 billion," he added.
As a result of the rediscovery, the Cambodian Fisheries Administration has added the giant salmon carp to its list of protected species.
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