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United News of India
13 hours ago
- General
- United News of India
MP CM to inaugurate Kshipra Tirtha Parikrama on June 4
Bhopal, June 3 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the Kshipra Tirtha Parikrama, organised under the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, at Ramghat in Ujjain, on Wednesday . On June 5, the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, the Chief Minister will offer a 351-foot-long sacred chunri to Mother Kshipra. The two-day event, dedicated to faith, culture, and water conservation, will feature the participation of thousands of devotees, saints, historians, litterateurs, and subject experts. The Kshipra Lok Sanskriti Samiti is organising the parikrama, which will include visits to ancient and historical sites, as well as religious events. The parikrama (circumambulation) will begin at Ramghat on June 4 and will cover various sites, including Narasimha Ghat, Karkraj Temple, Nanakheda, Triveni, Shani Temple, and Gurukul School. The journey will resume on June 5 with flag worship at Datt Akhara Ghat and will conclude at Ramghat in the evening. On June 5, CM Yadav will offer the sacred 'chunri' (shawl) to Mother Kshipra at Datt Akhara Ghat. The event will feature performances by the Indian Army's Symphony Band, renowned Harikatha exponent Pandit Dholibua Maharaj, and Mumbai-based bhajan singer Swasti Mehul. Several dignitaries, including MPs, MLAs, and social workers, are expected to attend the event. UNI XC AKT PRS
Washington Post
17 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Carolyn Hax: Sorry, Mother, I like our dog sitter too much to share the number
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Lowish-stakes question: My new spouse and I have a wonderful dog sitter, whom we cherish and don't want to lose. My parents live about 20 miles away and have two purebred dogs. My mother has always been a difficult, rigid person and has lost a lot of friends over the years because of her anger and difficult personality. (Managing that aspect of my relationship with her is the subject of a different letter.) Their previous dog sitter, for whatever reason, is no longer available to take care of my parents' dogs according to my mother's increasingly rigid and prescribed rules during their increasingly frequent vacations. My mother keeps asking for our sitter's contact information. I do not want to give it to her — even if the sitter figures out right away what a no-win situation that is, I worry that I will be tarred with the brush of Mom's Unreasonableness and that may affect our relationship with our sitter. I need a script for refusing my mother's escalating requests for the contact information, something other than 'no,' or ignoring her, or finally telling her the truth about how difficult she is and how giving out that information will have a serious negative impact on me. — Doghouse Doghouse: This is a lowish-stakes offshoot to the high-stakes issue, so this minor one will vanish once you find a way to stand up to your mom that is both scalable and allows you to sleep at night. You said it was another letter, but why not economize. We've been here before. Be calm and civil; say yes and no when you want to, not when you think you're supposed to; don't let anyone treat your 'no' as an opening to negotiations; and don't engage with any tantrums you set off with a 'no' someone doesn't like. If that's easier read than done, then therapy is a good place to learn boundaries, or try the endearingly basic 'Lifeskills for Adult Children' by Janet Woititz and Alan Garner. For the minor issue, though? You can hand the dog sitter your mother's information and let them work it out. Your sitter might shoot down the gig as too far away. Or really want the business, with a steep high-maintenance upcharge … because with the contact information, you will of course also pass along the intel that your mother has 'increasingly rigid and prescribed rules' for her animals' care. But do be clear that 'if you're not taking new clients, I'll let her know.' Ahem. Or just not taking this one, which is also okay. We're not even talking about the best reason to say 'Sorry, Mom, state secret': Your parents take frequent vacations. I'm not giving away my dog care if that means the sitter won't be available for my shmoof. Readers' thoughts: · The dog sitter question isn't low-stakes, but it is easy. Or was easy, until you continued to dodge your mother forever. All you had to do was say, 'She isn't accepting new clients.' Or, like Carolyn said, give the scoop and let your dog sitter decide. This isn't a situation you need to manage for either of them. It would only tarnish your reputation if you sprang your mother on the dog sitter without any warning. · Yes, ask the dog sitter, BUT be clear they have your permission to say no up-front or after giving it a try, and that it will NOT affect your desire to hire/keep them.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Brisbane cracks open $75m mega Coca-Cola canning line to quench energy drink thirst
With energy drink demand bubbling over, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has poured $75 million into a new mega canning line in Australia. The state-of-the-art production line at the company's Richlands site in Brisbane, Queensland, was recently opened — and unveiled a rare glimpse inside the factory. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Coke's largest canning line unveiled in Brisbane. If canning at full capacity, the new line pumps out 2,000 cans per minute, 120,000 per hour, and nearly three million each day. It is set to keep up with the nation's craving for high-caffeine drinks such as Monster and Mother, as well as fizzy favourites such as Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. 'This is a landmark moment for our operations in Australia,' CCEP Australia managing director Orlando Rodriguez said. 'Richlands is our largest manufacturing site in our Australian network, and now it's home to our most efficient and largest canning line to date in our global network — bolstering Queensland 's thriving manufacturing industry and supporting Aussie jobs.' The 18-month build provided work for more than 250 local contractors and the new line has already created 18 full-time jobs. 'It's a real win for Queensland manufacturing and a real win for local jobs, ' CCEP Australian director of manufacturing Tom Scheibling said. 'It really is a major investment in our people here in Richlands.' Rodriguez said the investment reflects the company's commitment to local production and reducing environmental impact. 'Our philosophy is centred on making it where we sell it — reducing the distance our products travel, cutting emissions and keeping shelves stocked more efficiently.' The new line is as smart as it is speedy, using room-temperature can filling to slash energy use by 23 per cent compared with older lines. A boosted water treatment system ups water efficiency by 67 per cent. Coca-Cola drinks have been made in Australia for nearly 90 years. The company now employs more than 3,000 people nationwide — more than 700 of them in Queensland.
Irish Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Oh, Mother
Sir, – I always enjoy Brianna Parkins' musings but her article about her Mother in today's edition st ruck a chord. She could win a Pulitzer Prize and be met with 'and is that the dress you're wearing?' My own dear old Mum, on finding me wearing shorts and a T-shirt sniffed, 'I wouldn't mind but when you do dress up, you look like someone!'. I've never figured out who that 'someone' is. –Yours, etc, BRÍD MILLER, READ MORE Athlone Road, Roscommon.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Collector inspects quality of health services at Government hospitals in Ongole
ONGOLE: Ongole District Collector A Thameem Ansariya on Friday conducted surprise inspections at the Government General Hospital (GGH-RIMS) and the Government Mother and Child Care Hospital in Ongole to assess the quality of public healthcare services and monitor ongoing development works. During her visit, the Collector examined ongoing infrastructure projects and directed officials to expedite the construction of the Mother Newborn Baby Unit (MNBU) within 10 days. She reviewed staff performance, patient services, and cleanliness standards at both hospitals. At the Mother and Child Care Hospital, the Collector personally checked outpatient (OP) registration records, visited various departments including the OP ward, Operation Theatre, Antenatal Ward, Postnatal Ward, Sterilisation Room, and the NTR Vaidya Seva counter. She instructed staff to provide medical services with patience and emphasised maintaining proper sanitation. Later at GGH-RIMS, the Collector reviewed the ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) registration process and inspected the ongoing repair works. She also assessed free meal distribution for patients and attendants, checking both quality and taste of the food served. The Collector urged hospital staff to communicate politely with patients, especially those who travel long distances for treatment, and not keep them waiting unnecessarily. She reiterated the importance of cleanliness in government hospitals. In light of rise in COVID-19 cases in the State, Collector Ansariya also advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel, mass gatherings, and social events, and to continue following preventive measures.
