The Samaritans are planning to close more than 100 branches across the UK and Ireland, the BBC has learned. In a presentation to staff, the suicide prevention charity’s chief executive said “at least half” of their branches will close. Dozens of branches have voiced concerns, some fearing the proposals will lead to an exodus of … Read more
People try to tame the elephants that went berserk during a temple festival at Koyilandy in Kozhikode district, Kerala, on February 13. Three people were killed in the incident. | Photo Credit: PTI The captive elephant Guruvayur Peethambaran, one of the elephants involved in the tragedy that took place at Manakulangara temple at Koyilandy in … Read more
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav | Photo Credit: A.M. Faruqui Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday (January 24, 2025) said his government has decided to shut down liquor shops in 17 holy towns in the state. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting held during the day in Khargone, he added. … Read more
The three-day Kuchipudi Pathaka Swarnotsavalu at Kuchipudi village in Krishna district came to a grand close on Sunday (December 29), with over 5,000 students, artistes and teachers participating in the programme. Minister for Excise Kollu Ravindra, Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh and Deputy Speaker Raghu Ramakrishna Raju were present on the occasion. Speaking on the … Read more
BBC Barry and Betty’s service is not under threat, but Mencap fears it will have to close others A leading charity that supports people with learning disabilities says it may be forced to stop running at least 60 of its services as a result of increasing National Insurance costs. Mencap is one of a growing … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets UAE Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (November 14, 2024). | Photo Credit: ANI Amidst a flurry of exchanges between Indian and West Asian officials in the recent weeks, two senior Arab diplomats have taken charge of the ambassadorial posts at the … Read more
Rescue squads in action to save a fishing boat that caught fire near the Beypore harbour early on Sunday morning. Photo: Special Arrangement Two Lakshadweep fish workers were rescued from an anchored fishing boat that caught fire following fuel leakage near the Beypore harbour early this (November 10, 2024) morning. The two workers — Tajul … Read more
Getty Images The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt social care from the rise in National Insurance. The party said the chancellor had provided extra funding for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise – but because the vast majority of care providers are … Read more
BBC Five times Prof Kevin Fong broke down in tears in a nondescript hearing room in West London, while giving evidence to the Covid inquiry. The 53-year-old has the kind of CV that makes you pay attention: a consultant anaesthetist in London who also works for the air ambulance service and specialises in space medicine. … Read more
BBC Listen to Jim read this article Five times Prof Kevin Fong broke down in tears in a nondescript hearing room in West London, while giving evidence to the Covid inquiry. The 53-year-old has the kind of CV that makes you pay attention: a consultant anaesthetist in London who also works for the air ambulance … Read more