मुख्य परिवहन व्यवस्था ऐसी ही रहेगी

-यातायात का दबाव बढ़ा तो सभी भारी वाहनों को सीमा पर ही रोक दिया जाएगा.

-वाहनों को नागलाईमरती से डायवर्ट कर बैरागी कैंप पार्किंग एवं होल्डिंग एरिया पर रोका जाएगा.

-चीला मार्ग का उपयोग केवल ऋषिकेश की ओर निकासी के लिए किया जाएगा।

-सामान्य दबाव में वाहनों को गुरुकुल कांगड़ी सर्विस लेन से सिंहद्वार होते हुए शंकराचार्य चौक तक भेजा जाएगा.

-अगर टोल प्लाजा पर दबाव बढ़ता है तो निकासी के लिए नहर की पटरी का इस्तेमाल किया जाएगा.

-देहरादून/ऋषिकेश जाने वाली निजी बसों को आवश्यकतानुसार मोहण्ड मार्ग से भेजा जायेगा।

– दिल्ली-मेरठ-मुजफ्फरनगर से आने वाले वाहन नारसन, मंगलौर, कोर कॉलेज, ख्याति ढाबा, गुरुकुल कांगड़ी, शंकराचार्य चौक से आएंगे। अलकनंदा, दीनदयाल, पंतद्वीप, चमगादड़ द्वीपों को पार्किंग में पार्क किया जाएगा।

-अधिक दबाव पर वैकल्पिक मार्ग: नागलाईमरती, लक्सर, फेरुपुर, जगजीतपुर, बैरागी कैंप रहेगा।

– दिल्ली/पंजाब/हरियाणा से भारी दबाव की स्थिति में सहारनपुर, भगवानपुर, सालियर, बिजौली, छुटमलपुर, बिहारीगढ़, मोहंड रूट से डायवर्जन रहेगा।

-नजीबाबाद/मुरादाबाद की ओर से आने वाले छोटे वाहन चिड़ियापुर, श्यामपुर, चंडीचौकी आएंगे।

-बड़े वाहनों को गौरीशंकर व नीलधारा पार्किंग की ओर भेजा जाएगा।

-देहरादून/ऋषिकेश से आने वाले वाहन नेपाली फार्म, रायवाला, हरिद्वार आएंगे और लालजीवाला, पंतद्वीप, बैट आइलैंड पार्किंग की ओर भेजे जाएंगे।

A recent consumer study among young Indian singles shows that Gen Z is moving away from traditional relationship timelines, adopting a more fluid and experimental approach to dating. About 47% of respondents said that modern relationships no longer follow a fixed progression, with many preferring to explore connections at their own pace rather than following predetermined milestones. The study, conducted among over 11,000 participants aged 20 to 27 across metro and suburban areas, sheds light on how this generation is reshaping ideas of commitment. Rather than indicating confusion, this shift reflects a willingness to test different approaches, pause when needed, and redefine relationships on one’s own terms. An emerging trend is what many describe as “parallel connection mapping”. Nearly 39% of respondents from Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities said they engage in multiple meaningful connections simultaneously – each serving a different purpose. Rather than focusing on a single romantic trajectory, these individuals allow bonds to develop organically, whether they remain platonic, develop into romance, or revolve around shared interests. Another major pattern is the idea of ​​”stop and start again”. For many young daters, withdrawing from a relationship doesn’t necessarily signal the end. Over 35% of respondents from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata said they had deliberately taken a break from promising connections due to time or personal challenges, only to revisit them later when circumstances seemed more favourable. As a 26-year-old man from Delhi said, focusing on mental health, career or family can strengthen relationships rather than weaken them in the long run. Despite meeting online, real-world compatibility remains central. Most respondents said they actively create “real life simulations” to test how a relationship might function offline. From coordinating daily routines like workouts to collaborating remotely on small projects, these low-pressure exercises help them assess compatibility beyond digital interactions. As one 27-year-old professional shared, even something as simple as maintaining a shared fitness routine can foster closeness despite physical distance. Together, these evolving habits point to a generation that is less concerned about the ticking clock and more focused on building connections that feel authentic, adaptable, and aligned with their individual lives.

Archaeologists have identified a rare, 2,000-year-old Roman artefact, known as the ‘Berlanga Cup’, discovered in the soil of the La Serrada de Arroyo site in Soria, Spain. This cup is made of bronze and is a very rare example of what are known as the ‘Hadrian’s Wall Series’ vessels, and these usually come with decorative enamel work and inscriptions identifying Roman armies and the military fortifications built by those armies.Most known examples of ‘Hadrian’s Wall Series’ ships are built in the area that includes the western part of Hadrian’s Wall, while this example is the only example of a ‘Hadrian’s Wall Series’ boot documenting the eastern part of Hadrian’s Wall, specifically the forts located on the western part, such as Benwell and Hulton Chesters. Scholars are suggesting that this cup may have been given as a personal gift to a soldier, commemorating that soldier’s service to the Cohors I Celtiberorum when he returned home to Roman Spain.

Berlanga Cup: New evidence of Hadrian’s Wall found in Spain

The discovery of the Berlanga Cup (now identified in the journal Britannia) provides a unique opportunity to understand how military souvenirs were distributed throughout the Roman Empire. According to a journal published in Cambridge, the cup is the largest of the known Hadrian’s Wall pans, measuring approximately 114 millimeters in diameter and 81 millimeters in height. The exterior of the cup features elaborate decorative designs, including a horizontal frieze with colored (i.e., red, green, turquoise, navy) enamel and an inscription along the upper rim bearing the names of four different forts located on the east side of Hadrian’s Wall: Cylernum (Chesters), Onno (Halton Chesters), Vindobala (Rudchester), and Condarkum (Benwell).

how did the cup reach spain

As reported in a journal published in Cambridge, the cup was found at the Roman site of ‘La Cerrada de Arroyo’ in Berlanga de Duero and is currently housed in the Numantine Museum of Soria. Researchers have used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) along with detailed archaeological surveys of the objects to place the cup in context of its geographical location. The discovery of the cup in Spain, an area far from the Roman frontier, supports the previously suggested hypothesis that this type of artefact served as souvenirs for Roman soldiers. Scholars have concluded that the cup was probably either made or purchased by a veteran who wanted to celebrate his military service while stationed in Britain before returning home to Roman Celtiberia.

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Cup by Modern Science

Beyond its historical legend, the Berlanga Cup has undergone rigorous scientific investigation to confirm its authenticity and provenance. The researchers used portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) spectrometry to perform archaeological characterization of the metal alloy. Analysis revealed the composition of lead gunmetal – a common material in Roman metalwork of the 2nd century AD – which included trace elements of silver and antimony that align with metal groups frequently found in Roman Britain. Additionally, experts used advanced 3D virtualization techniques to create a ‘digital twin’ of the ship. This reconstruction allowed scholars to virtually connect the fragmentary fragments, facilitating accurate measurement of its dimensions and clear reading of inscriptions that had been obscured by distortion.

प्रतापगढ़ समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के प्रतापगढ़ जिले से एक सनसनीखेज और दर्दनाक मामला सामने आया है, जहां 19 साल की एक लड़की के साथ रेप के बाद उसकी हत्या कर दी गई. इस घटना से पूरे इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया है. पुलिस ने मामले में त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए दूसरे आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया, जबकि मुख्य आरोपी अभी भी फरार है. उसकी गिरफ्तारी के लिए 50 हजार रुपये का इनाम घोषित किया गया है. पुलिस की कई टीमें आरोपी की तलाश में लगातार छापेमारी कर रही हैं और जल्द ही उसे गिरफ्तार करने का दावा कर रही हैं.

दूसरा आरोपी गिरफ्तार, तीसरा अभी भी फरार
पुलिस के मुताबिक इस मामले में दूसरे आरोपी विशुन प्रकाश गौतम को देर रात चौराही बाईपास अंडरपास के पास चेकिंग के दौरान गिरफ्तार किया गया. तीसरा और मुख्य आरोपी शुभम सोनकर अभी भी फरार है. पहले उस पर 25 हजार रुपये का इनाम घोषित था, जिसे बढ़ाकर 50 हजार रुपये कर दिया गया है.

घटना की रात क्या हुआ था
पुलिस जांच में पता चला कि यह घटना शनिवार रात की है. लड़की अपने नाबालिग प्रेमी से मिलने गई थी. इसी दौरान आरोपी ने उसके साथ दुष्कर्म किया और बाद में उसकी हत्या कर दी. घटना को छुपाने के लिए आरोपियों ने शव को आम के पेड़ से लटका दिया, ताकि इसे आत्महत्या का रूप दिया जा सके.

नाबालिग प्रेमी की भूमिका भी सामने आई
जांच के दौरान नाबालिग प्रेमी समेत तीन लोगों के नाम सामने आए। पुलिस नाबालिग आरोपी को पहले ही गिरफ्तार कर जेल भेज चुकी है. पूछताछ में यह भी पता चला कि लड़की और नाबालिग के बीच काफी समय से प्रेम संबंध थे और घटना की रात भी दोनों के बीच कई बार फोन पर बात हुई थी. बताया जा रहा है कि नाबालिग प्रेमी ने रात में लड़की को बगीचे में बुलाया और वहां ले गया.

पुलिस की पांच टीमें तलाश कर रही हैं
एसपी दीपक भूकर के मुताबिक, फरार आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी के लिए एसओजी, स्पेशल टीम और स्थानीय पुलिस की कुल पांच टीमें लगाई गई हैं. पुलिस लगातार छापेमारी कर रही है और जल्द ही आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार करने का दावा कर रही है.

इलाके में तनाव, न्याय की मांग
इस घटना के बाद इलाके के लोगों में गुस्सा है और पीड़िता को न्याय दिलाने की मांग की जा रही है. पुलिस मामले की गंभीरता से जांच कर रही है और कहा जा रहा है कि दोषियों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

New Delhi: In a significant move targeting single-use plastics in tobacco-related products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a complete shift to non-plastic packaging for pan masala, gutka and similar items.A draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 released on Tuesday states that these products should be packed only in paper, paperboard, cellulose or other naturally derived materials. The draft clearly bans the use of all plastics – including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, PVC and multilayer laminates – as well as aluminum foil or metallized layers.Officials said the proposed norms would be applicable to both tobacco and non-tobacco variants of pan masala and related products.The proposal goes on to ban the use of specific copolymers such as vinyl acetate-malic acid-vinyl chloride in any packaging for all types of gutka, pan masala and tobacco.The changes have been introduced as an insertion into Schedule IV of the packaging rules, which lists permissible ingredients for specific food categories. Pan masala has been added as a separate entry with strict ingredient restrictions.The draft is also in line with existing plastic waste management regulations, ensuring that plastic packaging cannot be used for storing, packing or selling these products.The move has been taken in the backdrop of ongoing state-level restrictions on these products. By 2026, several states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal, Kerala, Gujarat and Delhi, have banned the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, with many states renewing these bans annually.FSSAI has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days of the notification. The authority said all feedback received within this period will be examined before finalizing the amendments.If notified, the move is expected to impact a large segment of the chewing tobacco and pan masala industry, which currently relies heavily on multilayer plastic pouches, which are difficult to recycle and contribute significantly to litter.The proposal signals tougher regulatory pressure on both the public health and environmental fronts, particularly targeting products that are widely consumed and generate high amounts of plastic waste.

At a time when job cuts and slowdown in hiring are being discussed almost every day, stories of rapid recovery are naturally attracting attention. Many professionals today are worried not only about losing a job, but also about how long it will take to get the next job. That’s why a recent experience is being shared widely online. It presents a simple and practical view of how one handled tough times without panicking. A 43-year-old professional who lost his job at Amazon managed to move into a new leadership role within 90 days. His method is now being talked about by many who are trying to understand what really works during the job search.

A clear plan rather than implementing haphazardly

He made a conscious change in the way he looked for jobs. Instead of applying to every opening, he focused on a structured plan.“A New Job in 90 Days. I replaced my Amazon salary and landed a new leadership role at age 43 in exactly 90 days. If you’re currently laying off, don’t panic. Stop blindly applying to LinkedIn job boards and start executing on a strategy. Here’s the exact playbook that was used to get me hired,” he shared.His approach was simple. Less random efforts, more focused action.

He also highlighted the importance of staying in touch with people and using those relationships effectively. He reached out to his contacts and valued each interaction.“I end each catch-up call with a simple question: ‘Can you forward my CV to two people in your network who should see it?'” he said.This helped them grow beyond their immediate circle without relying solely on job portals.

Working on Resume and References

Another step he focused on was improving how he presented himself. They started sharing well-structured resumes instead of generic resumes.He also prepared his references in advance and considered them an important part of the hiring process.“Don’t wait for HR to ask. I’ve created a bulletproof list of former colleagues, agency partners, and clients who can support every claim I make in the interview room. Treat your references as your closing argument.”

being open to different opportunities

He also talked about adopting a flexible approach while searching for a job. Instead of waiting for roles at larger companies, he looked at areas where hiring was happening.He said, “I didn’t sit around waiting for another FAANG company to call. I looked at where the real growth was happening and chose a startup. Flexibility is the ultimate survival skill. The market is tough, but the roles are different.”

people share their thoughts online

There have been varying reactions to his story online. Some users asked questions about his approach.“Congratulations, when you send a CV, do you send a specific job-wise CV or a generic version?” One user asked.Others appreciated his effort and shared positive messages.One person wrote, “Congratulations friend. Well done and thanks for inspiring others.”Some said the story gave them hope.“Glad to see you got it. As a 33 year old in IT, this has been one of my nerves. Seeing you deal with it with utmost grace is enough for me to make peace with it, and even I’ll be able to do it.”At the same time, some people shared that things are still difficult for them.“I’ve been laid off since December… I’ve done everything you said above but it’s still hard…” one person commented.There were also questions about salary expectations.“Congratulations, but did they match your expected salary or did you have to compromise on it…that’s the important part I want to know.”Disclaimer: The opinions, experiences and claims shared in this article are based on an individual’s personal account posted online. The Times of India does not independently verify these statements.Thumb Image: Instagram

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