Editorial

Madurai temple feast: Over 80 hospitalised after food poisoning; probe ordered

A temple festival in Virudhunagar district has led to a mass hospitalization, with at least 85 people admitted to hospitals in Madurai and Virudhunagar due to suspected food poisoning. Health officials have initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the cause. Currently, all patients admitted to Rajaji hospital in Madurai are reported to be in stable condition.

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‘India created distinct identity on global stage under PM Modi’: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami says India has a strong global presence. He highlights the Modi government’s achievements over 11 years. These include infrastructure development and initiatives like Ayushman Bharat. Dhami mentions progress in Uttarakhand, such as the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line. He notes improved road connectivity and expanded rail and air networks.

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Evening news wrap: Goldy Brar’s cold confession on Moosewala murder; Sonam’s brother’s heartfelt apology to Raja’s kin; and more

Gangster Goldy Brar confessed to orchestrating Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, citing alleged gang ties. Elsewhere, the brother of a murder accused apologized to the victim’s family, vowing justice. Elon Musk expressed regret over his online feud with Donald Trump. S Jaishankar warned Europe about Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, while Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi’s governance.

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GreenTech day 2 update

The second day of GreenTech is on and today is, as expected, a super busy day. The organisers paid extra attention to inviting the Dutch growers as well, and combined with yesterday’s train strikes, quite a lot of them are visiting the event today. Combined with the warmly welcomed international guests, it feels like the whole…

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Using 50% less energy for disinfection

Van Dijk Heating is launching its upgraded Ecoster E drain water disinfector at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025. With new technology, this electrically powered disinfector is at least as effective as the old version, but uses as much as 50% less energy. The water is cooled further after disinfection, which is a…

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NLight debuts high-performance RV1600 at GreenTech 2025

At GreenTech 2025, NLight introduced its most powerful and precise horticultural lighting system to date – the RV1600. With 6300 µmol/s of growing potential, the RV1600 delivers serious power for high-yield operations – but it’s the 4x tunable channels that truly set it apart. Designed to give growers…

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Organic greens blends in the spotlight

Olivia’s Organics is attending the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California July 9-10 and sharing details about its approach to fresh, functional, and flavorful greens. “We continue to bring fresh, delicious, and healthy greens to customers across New England and beyond with a focus…

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