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Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers get Rs 49,330-cr fertiliser subsidy till July 21
New Delhi: The Centre has provided fertilisers subsidy of Rs49,330 crore till July 21 of this fiscal to ensure farmers get key nutrients at a reasonable a written reply to Lok Sabha on Friday, Minister of State of Chemicals and FertilisersAnupriya Patel informed that the total fertilizer subsidy provided by the government stood at Rs49,329.88 crore till July 21 of 2025-26 fiscal. Out of this, Rs30,940.82 crore subsidy was towards domestic urea, while Rs4,006.70 crore for imported urea. In 2022-23, the Centre's fertiliser subsidy stood at Rs2,54,798.88 crore. The subsidy declined to Rs1,95,420.51 crore in 2023-24 and Rs1,77,129.50 crore in 2024-25. 'Under 'DBT in Fertilizers' system, 100 per cent subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies, on actual sales to the beneficiaries based on Aadhar authentication through POS devices installed at each retail shop,' Patel said. All farmers (including small, medium and large farmers) are being supplied fertilisers at subsidized rates, she added.
IOL News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Father left stunned by nearly R20,000 breakfast bill at Disneyland
Mickey Mouse in Disneyland park in California is blamed for taking a dad for a ride over a family breakfast bill that left him speechless. Image: Unsplash A father had the surprise of his life when he received a whopping $1,000 (R18,036,95) bill for breakfast at Disneyland. John 'Rock & Roll' Tolkien, known on social media as @jrockandrollt, shared his jaw-dropping experience on X, along with receipts that made headlines around the world. ''Princess Breakfast' at Disneyland with my kids. Almost spit out my coffee,' he wrote, capturing a moment that many parents can relate to - shock at dining costs during family outings. Wait, how much? The total bill came to $937.65, (R16,912,35) which included a generous $150 (R2,705,54) tip for three adults and two children. The dining experience, aptly named Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures, takes place at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim. Guests are treated to a three-course breakfast while enjoying activities with beloved Disney princesses. The extravagant meal promises a tiered tower of appetizers that includes lobster rolls, cornbread and beignets. Children can select from options such as chicken, Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles and macaroni and cheese for the main course. Meanwhile, adults can choose from dishes like braised short ribs, devilled eggs and truffle macaroni and cheese. Desserts include cream puffs, sorbet and other sweet treats to cap off the meal. The cost for this one-of-a-kind breakfast starts at $142 (R2,561,25) for both children and adults, with tips and tax excluded from the base price. Tolkien's post quickly gained traction, racking up over 15.5 million views by Wednesday, June 18. Despite the initial shock, he found humour in the experience. Taking the Mickey 'I think if someone went to Disneyland and insisted on doing All The Things, they could easily spend $3,000 per day. If I find that goddamn mouse, I am going to mug him. To be honest, the breakfast was good. Still - nine hundred f*cking American dollars?' he said, still in disbelief. However, he concluded that the steep price was justified. 'Kids enjoyed it, so I think it was worth it. The kids definitely learned some new words when I opened the bill, though.' Top service In a photo shared later, Tolkien revealed his own plate, which featured shrimp cocktail, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, devilled eggs and beef roast. He rated the food a solid 7/10, praising the attentive service and the well-trained princesses who interacted with his children. The internet had plenty to say about this extravagant breakfast. Some comments included @ketanner's take: 'Walt Disney has been spinning in his grave for years; he started the theme parks for families to have fun and affordable vacations 🤦♀️.' Another user, @DaveyCoconuts, remarked, 'Disneyland/Disney World is a human trap made by a mouse.' Meanwhile, @tmac622 complimented Tolkien, saying, 'You're a great dad for doing this…better than I'll ever be.' Lastly, @Michellek4040 provided a humorous twist: 'This is why my daughter continues to believe Disney is closed for COVID.'
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bethenny Frankel, 54, hits back at body shamers after she shocked fans with thong bikini runway appearance
Bethenny Frankel has hit back at body shamers after she shocked by flaunting her frame in a thong bikini at a recent swimsuit show. The Real Housewives of New York alum, 54, left very little to the imagination as she strutted down the runway in various swimsuits - including flashing her backside in the tiny garment. After the appearance ignited fierce backlash online, Frankel took to Instagram to reveal how she felt about baring all on the runway and praised her own 'natural' body. She said: 'It's time for women to start focusing on and realizing that what's on the inside will lead to being happier with what's on the outside. 'As the internet is so fascinated with my age, my weight, my face, my hair, I can tell you with certainty, every woman that was with me on that stage did not look that way two hours prior. SUBSCRIBE to our new Showbiz newsletter for all the latest on Bethenny Frankel. 'The images you and your daughters see of women, Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé... that there is a lot of work that goes into that, a lot of glam, a lot of make-up, a lot of contouring.' I've never been vain, I never wear make-up, I believe in being healthy and good skin, I believe there is a time for everything... 'I look like a train wreck most of the time. I do not crash diet, I don't go to the gym, I walk on the beach, everything I do has balance, i have a good relationship with food and exercise. 'I was 25lbs heavier in my 30s, I was fixated, I would binge and then starve, eat out of self loathing and being lonely... 'I created the term food noise, it's that noise saying I was good and bad yesterday 'I don't have that, I have today is a beautiful day, I'm going to go and do a beach walk for myself 'My body is natural; I don't do weights. I'll go months without exercise, I have a good relationship with food, its the noise that is why we are struggling 'Allow yourselves to have what you want and not beat yourself up when you indulge.' Frankel's claims received a mixed response online as fans commented about how she had previously pushed her 'supermodel diet', had undergone breast augmentation and was on social media 'putting on make-up every day.' 'My body is natural; I don't do weights. I'll go months without exercise, I have a good relationship with food, its the noise that is why we are struggling' she said Others praised her for rocking 'the best body of her life' on the runway. After a video of Bethenny on the runway was shared to TikTok, many of her avid fans couldn't believe how young she looked. Hundreds rushed to the comment section to discuss her stunning appearance, and some even branded her as 'unrecognizable' thanks to her new 'do. 'Is that really Bethany Frankel?!!?! If so what did she get done? Where? Who? How much?!?!' one user asked. 'That hair just took off a decade! She is [fire],' gushed another. 'She looks great but I barely recognize her,' someone else added. 'Wow, I've never seen her look so good,' a fourth comment read. A fifth said, 'Is she in the witness protection program? She's unrecognizable.' Bethenny recently revealed the reason she moved from New York to Florida. Frankel's claims received a mixed response online as fans commented about how she had previously pushed her 'supermodel diet', had undergone breast augmentation and was on social media 'putting on make-up every day' The reality TV personality said she felt like she was 'drowning' so she ultimately decided to move her and her daughter Bryn out of the city. She previously explained that their move was for 'personal and professional reasons' and sparked fan concern that she was relocating for political motives. In a TikTok video she posted earlier this month, she said that a 'series of events transpired' earlier this year so she decided to sell their home. 'The morning of March 19th, this wasn't even a thought and by that evening, a series of events transpired and we decided it was the best move to move here,' the star said. 'Within five weeks, [we] had sold and bought a home in both places. We'll keep this apartment, but I sold my home and bought a house in Florida,' she said. Frankel said living with just her daughter Bryn, whom she shares with ex-husband Jason Hoppy, in an overly spacious house 'was drowning me.' 'It was just the two of us,' she said. 'It was a massive property, and I made the decision to buy that property when I was in a different stage of my life. 'I thought it would be this, like, big family home and that I'd be entertaining there a lot.' She continued: 'The house was drowning me because it had an apple orchard, it was a historical house, it had all this property, and it was beautiful and amazing for a big family with kids and grandparents. 'It just ended up being a place that I spent a lot of time alone [in] because I didn't really know many people in that community. It was lonely.' She said she didn't want to be 'home alone' so she decided to 'simplify' their space. 'My simplification is someone else's complication because I'm still going to be in a beautiful home, but I just took on too much,' she explained. 'And the idea of something was different than the reality of it,' she continued. Frankel also added that she originally planned to downsize in four years when her daughter would be heading off to college, but she decided to go ahead with it now because of a 'moment.' 'This situation was drowning me and something else was distracting her and neither of us would say it out loud because this is just what it was,' she said cryptically. 'The moment it became about her, I was able to be honest with myself about how I felt and it freed both of us. I think I'll be lighter and brighter and happier in the coming months.' Frankel added: 'I'm excited for this next chapter.'
United News of India
14-05-2025
- United News of India
Odisha Vigilance arrests five forest officials for embezzlement of Govt funds
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance has arrested five forest department officials for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to Rs 80 lakh under the "Compensatory Afforestation Scheme" in the Kalahandi South Forest Division during the 2023–24 financial year. According to sources from Odisha Vigilance, an enquiry was initiated based on credible inputs regarding large-scale misappropriation of government funds under the scheme in the Jaipatna Range of Kalahandi Sout Forest Division. A verification of the plantations under the scheme was carried out by four teams comprising 25 officers from Odisha Vigilance. A thorough enumeration was conducted at several plantation sites within the Jaypatna Range. The enumeration revealed significant shortfalls in plantation work and misappropriation of funds at five sites. The investigation further uncovered that the plantation funds had been diverted to multiple fictitious labour accounts and withdrawn shortly afterward. Following the enquiry, prima facie evidence was established against the following forest officials: Sairendri Bag, Deputy Ranger and In-Charge of Jaipatna Range; Umesh Rout and Debraj Sunani, Foresters; and Ashok Kumar Sahu and Lalit Naik, Forest Guards — all posted in Jaipatna Range. They were found to be involved in the misappropriation of Rs79,54,635 by falsifying records and failing to carry out the plantation work during the 2023–24 fiscal year. In this connection, the Koraput Vigilance has registered a case on May 12 under Sections 13(2) read with 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Sections 316(5), 318(4), 336(3), 340(2), and 61(2) of the BNS against the five officials. All five accused were arrested on Tuesday and produced before the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna. The investigation is ongoing. UNI DP ARN
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Orlando physician pleads guilty to using illegal silicone in cosmetic surgeries
A doctor in Orlando has pleaded guilty to federal charges over using illegal materials for cosmetic procedures. The Justice Department says Nhan Pham,54, pleaded guilty to receipt in interstate commerce and proffered delivery of an adulterated device. This violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. A sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 14. Pham faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison. Pham is a physician who performed various cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures. According to the plea agreement, between 2015 and 2019, he ordered silicone oil online and injected that silicone into his patients for gluteal and buttock enhancement procedures at his office and home. The Justice Department states that the 'U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the use of injectable silicone for body contouring or enhancement and has issued warnings to the public advising them of the illegality of and health risks associated with silicone injections.' Prosecutors say Pham inaccurately represented the substance he was injecting into patient's bodies was 'safe,' 'natural' and would dissolve over time. After receiving the silicone oil injections, prosecutors say patients experienced complications that included sharp and severe pain, discomfort, discoloration, itchiness, burning, inflammation, soreness and hardness in the injection areas. On Sept. 24, 2019, Pham offered to perform silicone oil injections on an undercover law enforcement agent. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
