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NDTV
a day ago
- General
- NDTV
Agniveers To Be Part Of Tiger Protection Force After Serving In Army: Uttarakhand Chief Minister
Dehradun: Agniveers will be inducted in the Tiger Protection Force in Uttarakhand's Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) after completing their four-year term in the Army, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. He added that this will be done on an experimental basis to strengthen the mechanism to prevent big-cat poaching and protect their habitat. Making the announcement on the occasion of International Tiger Day on Tuesday, Dhami said more than 80 youngsters will be inducted in the force that is being set up with the aim of strengthening the mechanism to protect tigers and their habitat. "This force will also be equipped with modern surveillance techniques like drones, thermal imaging and GPS tracking, which will increase its efficiency," he said. The prime function of the force would be to prevent the poaching of tigers. Trained jawans would patrol forest areas, collect intelligence and take strict action against poachers, the chief minister added. "Besides controlling wildlife crimes, this force will also control related crimes like timber smuggling, illegal mining and encroachment," he said. The Tiger Protection Force will help prevent deforestation and activities that harm the big cat's habitat, as well as assist in managing human-wildlife conflict. The rigourous training and discipline that an Agniveer has to undergo will render him a perfect fit for forest patrolling and dealing with wildlife crimes, Dhami said. He said if the Tiger Protection Force model succeeds in the CTR, one of the most important tiger habitats in the country, then it can be replicated in other reserves and protected areas.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Happy Gilmore 2: Did You Notice Cameron Boyce's Unexpected Cameo in Adam Sandler Starrer?
Happy Gilmore is out on the streaming platform. Adam Sandler returned with a sequel to his 1996 sports comedy after nearly 30 years. Amid the actor's return to the second film of the franchise after three decades of hiatus, he was also joined by one of his former co-stars, Cameron Boyce. The one scene in the film is a polite tribute to the late Disney star, who played the role of Sandler's son in the films Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. Happy Gilmore's heartfelt tribute to Cameron Boyce During one of the scenes in the Netflix film, Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore is seen walking towards the check-in booth with his kit in hand. Just as he goes inside, the person inside the booth is watching the CTR screen, and that's when Boyce appears. The cameo is almost a blink-and-miss, and yet a beautiful tribute to the late star. The scene in the film is a perfectly placed easter egg from an episode of Disney's show, Jessie, wherein the actor portrayed the role of Luke Ross from 2011 to 2015. What is Happy Gilmore about? As for the newly released film, the fans witness Adam Sandler in his iconic role of a golfer, who now, 30 years later, is struggling to make a comeback in his career as well as in his personal life. The official synopsis of the film reads, 'Gilmore returns to the sport of golf since his retirement after winning his first Tour Championship to finance his daughter's ballet classes.' The cast of the movie includes Alix Earle, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and pro golfer John Daly, among others. Happy Gilmore 2 is available to stream on Netflix.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘Corbett Award' for wildlife conservation announced on legendary hunter's 150th birth anniversary
Nainital: State forest minister Subodh Uniyal on Friday announced the institution of an annual "Edward James Corbett Award" to recognise individuals, NGOs, and forest staff for exemplary contributions to wildlife conservation. He made the announcement during an event held in Nainital's Ramnagar on the 150th birth anniversary of the legendary hunter-turned conservationist, popularly known as Jim Corbett. Uniyal also released a Special Day Cover in Corbett's honour and unveiled a scientific poster on Uttarakhand's bear species, along with several publications from Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). The event at the Nagar Palika auditorium and spanning multiple entry ranges across CTR saw participation from forest officials, conservationists, students, local leaders, and members of the public. It included an exhibition on regional biodiversity and Corbett's role in wildlife conservation, cultural programmes by local artists and a presentation by CTR director Saket Badola on Corbett's transition from hunter of man-eaters to conservationist. Uttarakhand's Chief Wildlife Warden also highlighted Corbett's global impact on tiger protection. A theatrical production titled Gora Sadhu, staged by the Bhor Society, depicted Corbett's work in Kumaon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Padma Shri awardee photographer Anup Shah also addressed the gathering, calling Corbett a pioneer in global conservation. A panel discussion titled Corbett: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow featured experts, NGOs, forest staff, and student representatives, focusing on evolving conservation challenges. Students from the Bagh Rakshak Yojana urged public participation in safeguarding tiger reserves. The Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti of Chhoti Haldwani, the village near Nainital which Jim Corbett set up, and also lived in, till 1947, and members of the Corbett Eco-Tourism Committee were recognised for community-based conservation work. Local colleges also participated in discussions on youth involvement in conservation. The event concluded with a public pledge to continue Corbett's legacy of protecting India's forests and wildlife.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Do you have to pay council tax if you receive DWP benefits?
Although you can sometimes get a discount automatically on your council tax bill, this is not always the case. If you're unsure whether you're already getting a discount, check your bill or contact the council. You might still be entitled to one if you're not getting a discount. It depends on who lives in the property. If you live in a Labour-run council, your council tax is on average £300 lower. Meanwhile, the Tories are so desperate to out Reform Reform, they've become indistinguishable. Today's Business Questions 👇 — Lucy Powell MP (@LucyMPowell) May 1, 2025 Check if you can apply for Council Tax Reduction (CTR) If you're on a low income you might be able to get your council tax reduced. If you get benefits or have other people living with you, this might affect how much your council tax is reduced. Your local council will ask you for details about your income and your circumstances, so they can work out if you're entitled to Council Tax Reduction (CTR). They will then work out your new bill and tell you how much council tax you need to pay. If you have other people living with you who are aged 18 or over, you might all be responsible for paying council tax. Only one of you needs to apply for CTR. You won't normally get an actual payment if you're awarded CTR. The council will reduce the amount of council tax you have to pay. Recommended reading: Check if you can get a single-person discount If you're the only adult in your home, you'll get a 25% discount on your council tax bill. When working out how many people live in a property, some people aren't counted - they're called 'disregarded people'. If everyone who lives in the property is disregarded, there's still a council tax bill, but it will have a 50% discount. If everyone in your home is a student or severely mentally impaired, you won't pay any council tax. Tell the council if you're entitled to a discount because someone has moved out. You're entitled to the discount from when the person moved out, even if you told the council later. Others might also be disregarded - for example, some live-in care workers. Your local council will tell you if they're disregarded when you apply. If you live with an adult who isn't disregarded You might get another discount called a 'second adult rebate'. The person you live with must be on a low income or getting certain benefits. If you have another home Your local council might give you a discount if you have another home you don't live in - for example, if it's not safe to live in or it's connected to your main home.
Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
No, sunscreen will not give you skin cancer
Posts on social media have popped up recently, claiming that applying sunscreen reportedly increases the risk of skin cancer. Even though ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of melanomas, and sunscreen helps protect skin by filtering UV rays, these posts claim that sunscreen itself is doing damage, as reported by DW. "It is an indisputable fact that the countries that use the most sunscreen, have the highest incidence of skin cancer," said this X user in a post with close to 60,000 followers. "And the more sunscreen they use, the greater the prevalence." There are also TikTok videos warning about sunscreen. "There is no scientific evidence that supports the association of sunscreen use with a higher risk of cancer," Brittany Schaefer, Public Information Officer with the Connecticut State Department of Public Health told DW. The X post attributed the chart to the Connecticut Tumor Registry (CTR), but Schaefer says that was inaccurate. "The original cancer incidence data likely came from the CT Tumor Registry decades ago, but not the added text boxes regarding sunscreens. We do not know the source of the actual graphic, but it was not from CTR or the Connecticut Department of Public Health," she said. But why is the number of global skin cancer cases on the rise, even though more and more people are using sunscreen? A study across several countries from December 2023involving scientists from the US, Switzerland, Germany and Hungary looked at five hypotheses to get to the bottom of this. According to the study, possible reasons for misunderstandings and myths around linking skin cancer risk and sun protection include access to better diagnostics and treatment methods, outdated scientific studies, erratic use of sunscreen and climate change. Global incidence rates Rising awareness about skin cancer risks among both patients and doctors has led to an increase in reporting and documenting cases. In contrast to higher skin cancer incidence worldwide, the mortality rate has dropped due to better treatment options, says the World Health Organisation's International Agency for Research on Cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, Australia had the highest age-standardised incidence rate of new cases in 2022: 37 new skin cancer cases per 100,000 people per year, followed by Denmark (31.1), Norway (30.6), New Zealand (29.8) and Sweden (27.4). The US ranked first with 101,388 cases in terms of the total number of skin cancer cases in 2022, while Germany ranked second with 21,976 skin cancer cases, with an identical incidence rate of 16.5. In terms of the number of skin cancer deaths in 2022, the US again took the lead with 7,368 deaths, while Germany ranked fourth with 3,303 cases, behind China and Russia. The following graph also shows that a high incidence rate of skin cancer does not necessarily correspond to a higher mortality rate. Another reason for rising skin cancer rates could also be the fact that people spend more time outside in the sun. Even if they applied sunscreen, that was no guarantee that they used it as intended to protect their skin. The lack of current scientific studies further adds to the problem of reinforcing outdated narratives. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only began regulating sunscreen in 2011. All prior studies examining sunscreen use and the development of melanoma were likely conducted with products that did not offer the same level of protection as those currently on the market.
