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In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST- Govt proposes 7 kg grain per beneficiary under Antyodaya Anna Yojana; family quota capped at 35 kgDraft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill aims to shift to a per-person entitlement of 7 kg, while maintaining the 35 kg household cap.25 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- West Bengal: SC allows petitioner to approach Calcutta HC with plea over exclusion from ration listThe Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to take his plea to the Calcutta High Court, alleging that individuals excluded from West Beng...24 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- SC asks petitioner to move Calcutta HC on SIR-ration pleaThe Supreme Court has directed a petitioner to take his plea challenging the exclusion of individuals from West Bengal's ration system to t...24 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Ex-West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issuesJyoti Priya Mallick, a former West Bengal minister, has stepped down from all his positions within the TMC. He cited severe health issues a...19 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Happiness is man's greatest...' Life lessons on inner peace, joy, laughter and human nature by renowned Greek philosopherQuote of the Day by Epicurus highlights the idea that happiness is the greatest aim in life. The Greek philosopher believed that tranquilit...18 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- Centre may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Union Food Minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that approximately 3 crore new ration cards can be issued. This follows state governments remov...18 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertaintyThe elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not trying to make the...17 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- Vigilance conducts statewide inspections of ration shops, NFSA godowns in KeralaKerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau launched 'Operation Bhakshya Suraksha'. Surprise inspections targeted NFSA godowns and ration s...16 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Ayushman Bharat card: Eligibility, benefits, how to apply online and documents required for PMJAYThe Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is expanding healthcare access, with 6 crore senior citizens enrolled and o...16 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Psychology says people who eat the same breakfast every single day aren’t boring: The habit removes one decision from a brain that’s quietly managing more than anyone seesPsychologists suggest eating the same breakfast daily conserves mental energy. This routine reduces the number of daily decisions, freeing ...13 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- OECD sees India growth slowing to 6.3% from 7.6% in FY27India's economy faces a slowdown to 6.3% in fiscal 2027. Higher energy costs from the Middle East conflict will impact investment and expor...04 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- Ration Card Upgrade: Govt to launch “Sarthak PDS”; what it is, how it works, and how it is beneficialThe central government has launched "Sarthak PDS," a Rs. 25,530 crore initiative to enhance transparency in the public distribution system ...02 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- The Starving Saints by Caitlin StarlingAymar Castle faces a dire food shortage. In just fifteen days, all provisions will be depleted. The castle, meant for three hundred, now sh...01 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
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