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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: Wildlife enthusiasts in Uttarakhand received distressing news on Monday as an elephant calf was killed after being hit by a train at the Rajaji National Park Tiger Reserve. The incident occurred between Raywala and Motichur railway stations, leaving rail traffic disrupted for several hours. According to reports, the Havrah Express collided with an approximately 8-year-old male elephant calf while passing through the forested area of the Haridwar range. The impact was so severe that the calf got trapped under the train’s engine, resulting in instant death. Rail Traffic Disrupted for Three HoursThe railway line remained blocked for nearly three hours as the train crew and authorities worked to remove the calf from beneath the engine. Witnesses reported that a he...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand is expected to enjoy pleasant weather today, with no major changes anticipated on 3 December. However, starting 4 December, conditions are likely to shift, with snowfall and rain forecasted in higher altitudes, potentially causing a drop in temperatures. Weather officials report that while the difference between day and night temperatures has widened, overall temperatures remain stable, resulting in a dry cold that is discomforting residents. Dehradun recorded a maximum temperature of 25°C, up by 1°C, and a minimum of 7.8°C, down by 1°C on Monday. Meteorologists note that bright sunshine since October has contributed to the temperature variations, with nights remaining relatively cold. In response to the chill, local authorities have taken preven...

Mussoorie: A teacher remains a teacher, no matter the setting. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh proved this at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie on Saturday, where he engaged with over 600 trainee IAS officers. During the session, Rajnath Singh used a simple mathematical problem to underline the importance of faith and trust in solving problems. He posed the following question to the officers: "A person had a certain sum of money. He gave half of it to A, one-third to B, and the remaining amount of 100 to C. What was the total sum?" Several trainees attempted to solve it but struggled. One answered 3,000, which the minister gently corrected as wrong. Another trainee answered 600, to which Rajnath Singh nodded approvingly, saying, "Ab...