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Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
Shirgao stampede: All officers' replies in, action after responses are reviewed
Panaji: State govt has started examining the replies submitted by govt officers in response to show-cause notices issued on the Shirgao Jatra stampede. After the chief secretary examines the replies, they will be placed before govt for necessary action. Six people were killed and 74 injured in the stampede. On May 13, state govt issued show-cause notices to eight officers, including the then North Goa collector Sneha Gitte, the then North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal, the then deputy collector of Bicholim, the then DySP of Bicholim, the PIs of Bicholim (transferred since) and Mopa police stations, and the panchayat secretary of Shirgao. 'All govt officers have submitted their replies. We are examining them,' Goa chief secretary V Candavelou told TOI . These officials were on duty during the tragedy and have since been transferred. Chief minister Pramod Sawant, making the report of the fact-finding committee public, said the report collectively held the temple committee, district administration, district police, village panchayat, and crowd behaviour, particularly that of 'dhonds', responsible for the tragedy. Based on the preliminary inquiry, govt transferred Gitte, Kaushal, Bicholim DySP Jivba Dalvi, Bicholim PI Dinesh Gadekar, and Bicholim deputy collector Bhimnath Khorjuvekar, with immediate effect. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Far Does £1,000,000 Go in Retirement? Fisher Investments UK Undo Three of the stampede victims — two women and a 16-year-old boy — were identified as 'dhonds', special devotees of the goddess. The stampede, perhaps the first in the post-Liberation history of Goa, occurred on the second day of the five-day jatra that began on May 3. The Shree Devi Lairai Devasthan committee said the state administration fell short in making the necessary arrangements for the jatra. The fact-finding committee report held the former North Goa SP and former North Goa collector, among others, responsible for the stampede.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Strawberry Moon: How to watch full moon in night sky? Here's viewing date, time and best locations
This month's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will appear in the night sky on June 11. It will be visible shortly after sunset on June 10 and is expected to look large and bright as it rises low on the southeastern horizon. Origin of Strawberry Moon Name The term Strawberry Moon does not relate to the moon's color. It is linked to the strawberry harvest season in June. Native American Algonquian tribes are believed to have given it this name. Other cultures have called it the Blooming Moon, Green Corn Moon, Birth Moon, or Hatching Moon. These names refer to seasonal events. Also Read: Primavera Sound 2025: How to livestream music festival? Here's release date, time, schedule, where to watch and headline performers by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4 Ways to Retire Comfortably With £500k Fisher Investments UK Undo Why Moon Looks Full A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun from Earth. This makes the moon's surface fully visible from our viewpoint. During this time, sunlight reflects off the moon's face, giving it a full appearance. The Strawberry Moon may look yellow or orange due to atmospheric scattering, especially near the horizon. Viewing Date, Time and Best Locations In New York, the moon will be full at 3:44 a.m. EDT on June 11. The exact time will differ depending on location. People are advised to check websites like for local times. The best time to view the Strawberry Moon is after sunset on June 10 when it rises in the southeast. Live Events Also Read: Nobody Wants This Season 2: What to expect in upcoming season? See cast and release date Why Moon Appears Larger When the moon is near the horizon, it often looks bigger. This is due to the moon illusion . Our brains perceive objects on the horizon as larger than those higher in the sky, even though the moon's size does not actually change. Each year, the June full moon takes a low path across the sky. This happens near the summer solstice, when the sun is high. In 2025, the Strawberry Moon will travel even lower than usual. According to this is due to the moon's tilted orbit and the sun's gravitational pull affecting its path. FAQs Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? It is named after the strawberry harvest season in June, a term used by Native American tribes, not because of its color. When is the best time to view the Strawberry Moon? The best time is after sunset on June 10, when it rises in the southeast and appears full and bright.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
One lakh plants damaged: RCB fan frenzy at Vidhana Soudha leaves Cubbon Park devastated
By Prathikaa V Shastry BENGALURU: The RCB fan frenzy in front of Vidhana Soudha Wednesday left parts of the sprawling Cubbon Park (officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park) completely damaged and vandalised. With close to 2 lakh cricket fans descending on Ambedkar Veedhi to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketers, several youngsters perched on top of trees and iron railings of the garden compound, resulting in considerable damage to the plants and the park's infrastructure. According to horticulture department officials, the fans not only stomped on the well-manicured lawns of Vidhana Soudha and the high court but also damaged close to one lakh saplings, bushes, trees, and annuals such as marigold, petunias, and hibiscus, which were either broken or completely damaged in Cubbon Park. Besides, the zealous fans, to get the best view of their stars, tried standing on topiary structures at Vidhana Soudha and the high court garden, leaving them completely broken and damaged. G Kusuma, deputy director of horticulture (Cubbon Park), revealed that 70-75 topiary structures were damaged beyond repair and required complete replacement. "We kept these topiaries along the median and within the gardens. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 99 Tips for Your Retirement Once Your Portfolio Reaches £250,000 Fisher Investments UK Undo All of them have been damaged. Apart from this, the iron railing barricade measuring 2-3ft around the garden has also been broken at some places," she pointed out. To make the iconic street resplendent with vibrant colours, the horticulture department raised special gardens and curated lawns over the last two years as an extended part of Cubbon Park. "The garden was not just about the lawn but had various plants of several species, including annuals, shrubs, small ornamental plants, and trees. All of them have been damaged, and we have to raise them afresh. We tried convincing a couple of fans who were sitting precariously on branches of delicate trees, but none of them was in any mood to listen to us. Several branches have also been broken due to the weight of the fans," explained another official of Cubbon Park. When TOI visited the lawns a day after the incident, it was all laid bare, and in some corners, the grass was flattened. The compost and humus-rich soil had become hard, making it tough for the gardeners to replant. While the plants were crushed and trampled, some parts of the irrigation sprinkler system were also broken and damaged by the crowd. Even though the horticulture officials are yet to estimate the extent of the damage, officials revealed that they may require about Rs 25 lakh to regenerate the entire garden again. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Karnataka forest minister says ‘Jumbos unable to distinguish between plantation and forest areas'
Bengaluru: Regretting human casualties due to elephant attacks in various parts of Karnataka, forest minister Eshwar Khandre Friday said elephants are unable to distinguish between plantations and forests. Consoling the family of Shanmukha at Baikere village in Sakaleshpur taluk of Hassan, who was killed by a wild elephant a few days ago, Khandre blamed human-elephant conflicts on encroached forest and grazing (gomala) land in rural areas. Stating he is visiting the human-elephant conflict-hit Hassan district for the sixth time in the last two years, Khandre said, "I visited the families of elephant attack victims in the past and am now also visiting the family of Shanmukha. Our (govt's) view is that there shall not be any casualty due to wildlife conflicts in the state. But it is unfortunate that such incidents are being repeated despite the best of our conservation efforts." The minister directed forest officials to set up a unit of the Elephant Task Force at Bikkodu village and disseminate information to villagers on the movement of elephants in the region. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Cautioning the villagers in Sakaleshpur, Khandre explained to them that jumbos are unable to differentiate between plantations and forest areas. "Wildlife scientists have revealed elephants have a strong memory, and they keep moving through the locations that were used by their predecessors. The elephant population increased in Karnataka due to stern implementation of the Wildlife Conservation Act . However, there has been no increase in the ratio of forest area. This, apart from rampant encroachment of forest and grazing land in and around villages, has further contributed to the problem," the minister briefed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Retirement Blunders to Avoid Fisher Investments UK Learn More Undo Responding to a question that several villagers around Sakaleshpur and Belur, impacted by the elephant attack, are increasingly coming forward to sell off their agricultural lands to the forest department, Khandre clarified, "We will examine whether we can expand the forest area with these lands and resolve the human-elephant conflict . I also requested the chief minister to convene and chair a meeting of multiple departments for better coordination to address the elephant conflict." The state govt increased the compensation to wildlife attack victims from the existing Rs 15 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs, and the family of Shanmukha was given a Rs 20 lakh compensation cheque. "The family of the victim is demanding a govt job, and the state govt rules do not permit such demands. Nevertheless, I will personally discuss this demand with the CM and make a sincere effort in that direction," he clarified.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Third grocery store robbery in a week alarms residents
Times News Network Ludhiana: In a disturbing trend that has shaken the city's business community, a wholesale grocery store in Ludhiana was robbed on Thursday night—the third such incident in just one week. Armed assailants looted Rs 2 lakh cash and injured a 69-year-old shopkeeper during the attack. The incident occurred at around 8.50pm at a store on Jassian Road, owned by Joginder Singh and his son, Surinder Singh, residents of the Durgapuri area in Haibowal. According to police, six robbers stormed the shop, two of them brandishing pistols and another wielding a sharp-edged weapon. "Minutes before the robbers entered, we had just counted the day's earnings—over Rs 2 lakh," said Surinder Singh. "While my father was outside, I was at the counter when four men barged in. Two pointed guns at me and demanded the cash. As we resisted, one of them fired a shot, but I ducked and escaped unhurt." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Retirement Blunders to Avoid Fisher Investments UK Learn More Undo Joginder Singh, however, was not as fortunate. As the robbers attempted to escape, he tried to intervene and was slashed on the hand with a sharp weapon. One of the robbers, who was unarmed, was apprehended by a store worker during the chaos. Surinder added that the captured robber received a phone call from his accomplices moments later. "He told them that he had been caught and asked them to return, but they disconnected the call and fled," he said. Police arrived shortly after and took the suspect into custody. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras. The footage is being reviewed as part of the investigation. Although restaurants and eateries have been allowed to operate till 2am, grocery shops and general stores, which usually close by 10pm, are being targeted by miscreants. Pattern of Violence Third such attack in a week: April 30: Four armed men looted Rs 10,000 from a departmental store in Kitchlu Nagar. The couple running the store were threatened with a sharp-edged weapon. Police later arrested three suspects; one remains at large. April 25: Six masked robbers targeted a wholesale grocery shop near Jeevan Nagar. Although they threatened the staff with weapons, they managed to steal only Rs 4,000 as most of the cash had just been moved to a secure location. Grocery stores under attack - Jan 17: Unidentified miscreants broke into a wholesale grocery store at Kesarganj Mandi and decamped with Rs 50,000 cash. Store owner Jatinder Kumar said that the main shutter was locked and the accused entered the store from the rooftop by breaking the gate on the terrace open - Jan 22: Miscreants allegedly threw a chemical on the shutter of a medical shop on GT Road in Khanna. Store owner Rajnish Wadhwan said that he found the CCTV cameras turned off - April 14: Khanna police arrested seven members of a robbers' gang and recovered three country-made pistols, nine live cartridges, five magazines and two motorcycles from them. Police said that the accused attacked a grocery store and fired in the air before escaping on April 8 Police Response Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP-1) Sameer Verma confirmed that an FIR had been registered in the latest case. "Raids are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects. We are also analysing CCTV footage and phone records," he said.
