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United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Governor to hoist tricolour at Morabadi; ‘At Home' cancelled in tribute to Shibu Soren
East Ranchi, Aug 11 (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will hoist the National Flag at the State-level Independence Day celebrations in Morabadi this year, departing from the customary practice of presiding over the ceremony in Dumka. The decision follows a proposal from the State Government, which the Governor has accepted. Traditionally, the Governor unfurls the flag in Dumka while the Chief Minister performs the honours in Morabadi. This year's change in venue for the Governor's participation marks a rare alteration in protocol. In a separate decision, Santosh Kumar Gangwar has called off the customary At Home reception hosted annually at Raj Bhavan on Independence Day. The move is intended as a mark of respect to the late Shibu Soren, former Chief Minister and revered leader of the Jharkhand movement, who passed away earlier this month. UNI XC BM More News NPF MLAs discuss fencing, FMR with Manipur Governor 11 Aug 2025 | 9:49 PM Imphal, Aug 11 (UNI) Four MLAs today called upon Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan and discussed issues related to border areas. see more.. Chirag calls for accountability over Bihar's backwardness 11 Aug 2025 | 9:46 PM Patna, Aug 11 (UNI) Lashing out at political opponents and holding them responsible for Bihar's continued backwardness even 75 years after independence, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) National President Chirag Paswan today said that the accountability for the backwardness should be fixed. see more.. Another Bangladeshi intruder arrested in Meghalaya 11 Aug 2025 | 9:43 PM Shillong, Aug 11 (UNI) Another Bangladeshi intruder who went into hiding after five of his gang members were nabbed by a joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and Meghalaya Police in South West Khasi Hills district today, taking the total number of such arrest to six, an official said. see more.. Odisha: Rare, critical airway surgery restores breath in cancer survivor 11 Aug 2025 | 9:37 PM Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (UNI) In a remarkable display of precision medicine and teamwork, doctors at Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Campus-2, at Phulnakhara successfully restored the airway of a 40-year-old cancer survivor who was struggling to breathe due to complete blockage in his right main bronchus. see more.. 11 Aug 2025 | 9:31 PM Guwahati , Aug 11 (UNI) Continuing it's ongoing eviction drives, the Assam Government has claimed to have clear illegal encroachment from over 50 acres of land at Negheribil in Golaghat district in last three days. see more..
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Message from eastern states in President's ‘At Home' invite to Independence Day guests
A CLOTH bag with a hand-painted M adhubani tag holds a box woven from sikki grass, a lesser known traditional craft form from Bihar. Inside the box is a bamboo frame carrying an invite and four other paintings, showcasing popular artforms from West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, besides Bihar. The eastern states are the focus of around 450 invites being sent this year by Rashtrapati Bhawan for the 'At Home' to be held on August 15 to mark the 79th Independence Day. The invite box has been curated in a way that the paintings and other artifacts can be used independently by the invitees as souvenirs. Not only the invite but the menu for the event also bears a stamp of the region with dishes such as litti-chokha, mochar chop, aloo-matar chop, dahi-bada, aloo dum and ghoogni being included in the list. Desserts will include chhena poda from Odisha, gur sandesh from West Bengal and anarsa from Jharkhand. The 500-odd guests at these events include the PM and his Cabinet, diplomats from various missions, senior officials and eminent personalities. The invitation kits have been carefully curated to showcase the unique heritage and creative excellence of the four eastern states, officials told The Indian Express. 'Every element reflects the skill and imagination of the artists of the region be it the hand-crafted box made of woven grass, the reusable bamboo photo frame, the exquisite folk paintings, or the specially designed block-printed stole,' they said. The invitation kits have been put together by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, in collaboration with over 100 artisans, mostly women, from the four states. While nine Madhubani artists from Bihar and 15 bamboo artisans from Jharkhand worked from NID Bengaluru campus, the others worked from their respective villages. The 'At Home' event at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Republic Day had a southern flavour, showcasing art and culinary delights from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Those in the know say this tradition has been started keeping with President Droupadi Murmu's interest in showcasing the cultural diversity of the country. According to an official, the idea behind the August 15 invite is to showcase both popular and lesser-known art and craft forms from the four states. For instance, the main box carrying the invite, woven from the golden-hued sikki grass, reflects the delicate artistry of rural craftswomen from Bihar, said the official. The choice of craft form is also symbolic. The openable frame carrying the printed invite is crafted by tribal artisans from Jharkhand, where bamboo weaving is deeply rooted in tradition. The invite takes the symbolic form of a door, representing the welcoming spirit of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official said. The frame has hand-painted Madhubani motifs and houses four paintings typical of the four eastern states. 'Its design allows it to be transformed into a reusable tabletop photo frame, merging tradition with utility,' said the official. The four paintings include Tikuli art, an 800-year-old folk painting style from Patna; Pattachitra, which is practised by the Patua community of Medinipur, Bengal; Talapatra Chitra, the palm leaf scrolls of Odisha; and Paitkar painting, an old tribal scroll tradition from Jharkhand's Amadubi village. The tussar silk stole has been specially designed and block printed by hand to depict artistic elements common to folk paintings of the region, in a subtle tri-colour theme. Traditional motifs such as 'matsya', 'kamal', 'basant', mirror the rhythms of nature, time and life. Divya A reports on travel, tourism, culture and social issues - not necessarily in that order - for The Indian Express. She's been a journalist for over a decade now, working with Khaleej Times and The Times of India, before settling down at Express. Besides writing/ editing news reports, she indulges her pen to write short stories. As Sanskriti Prabha Dutt Fellow for Excellence in Journalism, she is researching on the lives of the children of sex workers in India. ... Read More
USA Today
5 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Map of At Home store closures: See where 30 locations are set to shutter
More than two dozen At Home stores are set to close by the end of September as the company continues to deal with crippling debt. The Coppell, Texas-based furniture and home decor retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 16, citing "broader economic and retail-specific market pressures," according to court documents previously obtained by USA TODAY. In June, At Home initially said it would only be closing 26 stores before revising that number to 24, when it decided to keep two stores open in New Jersey and Wisconsin. The number eventually ballooned to 30 when retail firm Hilco Consumer - Retail said Aug. 1 that additional stores in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and Utah would be closing. At Home's problems come as other brick-and-mortar retailers continue to face problems. This year has seen retailers like Big Lots, Joann Fabrics, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's, and Party City cutting back their physical footprint or going under altogether. And just this week, mall chain Claire's said it filed for bankruptcy and tapped 18 Claire's and Icing stores for closure. Here is what you need to know about At Home's closures. Where is At Home closing stores? The 30 At Home closures on Sept. 30 are shown on the map below. Hover over the dots for more details. At Home store closings list Closing At Home stores are listed below, according to Hilco Consumer-Retail, which was retained to manage the chain's store closings. The following six stores joined the list in August, and are hosting liquidation sales. USA TODAY's Greta Cross, Sara Chernikoff, and Kathryn Palmer contributed to this report. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
At Home canceling some store closures, despite bankruptcy: See where
At Home filed for bankruptcy last month and said that it would close 26 "underperforming" stores by the fall. Now, the retail chain announced that two of those stores will stay open. The furniture and home decor retailer based in Coppell, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 16, as a result of "broader economic and retail-specific market pressures," court documents showed. The bankruptcy filing and store closures follow several other "big box" retailers that have followed suit this year, including Big Lots, Joann Fabrics, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's, and Party City. The company employed about 7,170 employees when it filed for bankruptcy protection. Here's what to know about the cancellation of two store closures: Which At Home locations are staying open? The following stores in New Jersey and Wisconsin will remain open: 3201 N. Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 301 Nassau Park Boulevard in Princeton, New Jersey Which At Home stores are closing? The following stores will close by Sept. 30 of this year: 6135 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, New York 300 Baychester Ave. in Bronx, New York 750 Newhall Drive in San Jose, California 2505 El Camino Real in Tustin, California 14585 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami, Florida 2200 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, California 3795 E. Foothills Boulevard in Pasadena, California 1982 E. 20th St. in Chico, California 2820 Highway 63 South in Rochester, Minnesota 26532 Towne Center Drive, Suites A-B, in Foothill Ranch, California 1001 E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham, Washington 8320 Delta Shores Circle South in Sacramento, California 1361 NJ-35 in Middletown Township, New Jersey 2900 N. Bellflower Boulevard in Long Beach, California 720 Clairton Boulevard in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2530 Rudkin Road in Yakima, Washington 571 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 5203 W. War Memorial Drive in Peoria, Illinois 8300 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia 461 Route 10 East in Ledgewood, New Jersey 300 Providence Highway in Dedham, Massachusetts 905 S 24th St. West in Billings, Montana 19460 Compass Creek Parkway in Leesburg, Virginia 13180 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood, Illinois Why did At Home file for bankruptcy? Court documents said that rising interest rates, "persistent inflation," and a growing concern over unsustainable customs costs resulting from increased tariffs led At Home to file for bankruptcy. As a result, At Home has already closed six stores over the past year. "Given the expenses associated with brick-and-mortar operation and the issues affecting the retail industry, a number of the (At Home) remaining stores are operating at sub-optimal performance levels," court documents revealed. As part of the bankruptcy filing, ownership of At Home will be transferred to a group of hedge funds and investment firms based in New York City and San Francisco, as outlined in a news release. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: At Home canceling some store location closings. Here's where.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
At Home closing more stores after bankruptcy filing. See the updated list.
The home goods retailer At Home is closing an additional six stores across the country, bringing its total closure tally to more than two dozen as it grapples with high debt and dwindling sales. The furniture and home decor retailer based in Coppell, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 16, pointing to "broader economic and retail-specific market pressures," in court documents. The bankruptcy filing and store closures follow several other "big box" retailers that have also significantly downsized their brick-and-mortar footprints this year, including Big Lots, Joann Fabrics, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's, and Party City. Shop Top Mortgage Rates A quicker path to financial freedom Your Path to Homeownership Personalized rates in minutes The retailer intially announced 26 store closures in June, before paring that down to 24 when it decided to keep open two stores in New Jersey and Wisconsin. The company added another six stores to the list, according to a statement by retail firm Hilco Consumer-Retail on Aug. 1, bringing the current number of stores it will shutter in the coming months to 30. The company employed about 7,170 employees when it filed for bankruptcy protection. Which At Home stores are closing? The following stores will close by Sept. 30 of this year, according to Hilco Consumer-Retail, which was retained to manage At Home's store closings: 6135 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, New York 300 Baychester Ave. in Bronx, New York 750 Newhall Drive in San Jose, California 2505 El Camino Real in Tustin, California 14585 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami, Florida 2200 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, California 3795 E. Foothills Boulevard in Pasadena, California 1982 E. 20th St. in Chico, California 2820 Highway 63 South in Rochester, Minnesota 26532 Towne Center Drive, Suites A-B, in Foothill Ranch, California 1001 E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham, Washington 8320 Delta Shores Circle South in Sacramento, California 1361 NJ-35 in Middletown Township, New Jersey 2900 N. Bellflower Boulevard in Long Beach, California 720 Clairton Boulevard in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2530 Rudkin Road in Yakima, Washington 571 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 5203 W. War Memorial Drive in Peoria, Illinois 8300 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia 461 Route 10 East in Ledgewood, New Jersey 300 Providence Highway in Dedham, Massachusetts 905 S 24th St. West in Billings, Montana 19460 Compass Creek Parkway in Leesburg, Virginia 13180 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood, Illinois The following six stores joined the list in August, and are hosting liquidation sales. 3271 Market Place Drive in Council Bluffs, Iowa 101 Randall Road in Lake in the Hills, Illinois 3175 W 3rd Street in Bloomington, Indiana 3100 Washtenaw Avenue in Ypsilanti, Michigan 2341 Route-66 in Ocean Township, New Jersey 190 South 500 West in West Bountiful, Utah Which At Home locations are staying open? The following stores in New Jersey and Wisconsin, which were initially slated for closure, will now remain open: 3201 N. Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 301 Nassau Park Boulevard in Princeton, New Jersey Why did At Home file for bankruptcy? Court documents said that rising interest rates, "persistent inflation," and a growing concern over unsustainable customs costs resulting from increased tariffs led At Home to file for bankruptcy. As a result, At Home has already closed six stores over the past year. "Given the expenses associated with brick-and-mortar operation and the issues affecting the retail industry, a number of the (At Home) remaining stores are operating at sub-optimal performance levels," court documents revealed. As part of the bankruptcy filing, ownership of At Home will be transferred to a group of hedge funds and investment firms based in New York City and San Francisco, as outlined in a news release. Contributing: Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: At Home closing more stores, bringing full list of closures to 30 Sign in to access your portfolio
