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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Metro to fine contractors for shortage of employees
Mumbai: Facing tight deadlines across over 150 km of metro lines, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a new policy to penalise contractors for workforce deficiencies, putting execution front and centre of Mumbai's transit push. Under the revised framework, a 25–50% shortfall in manpower will attract a penalty of Rs 1 lakh per day, while any gap exceeding 50% will invite a fine of Rs 2 lakh daily. Missing key construction milestones, known as Key Dates (KDs), will draw further contractual penalties. The fines will be levied without prior notice. MMRDA sources said the policy aims to enforce discipline and accountability. "Delivery timelines are non-negotiable. This isn't just about penalties—it's about commitment to the city and its commuters," an official said. Periodic audits and manpower reviews will now become part of standard procedure, with general consultants and metro engineers tasked with close monitoring. Contractors will also be required to submit weekly manpower deployment plans, with daily reporting of ground strength. CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "We're not just building metro lines, we're building trust. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This policy isn't punitive, it's progressive. The world is watching how India builds its cities, and Mumbai must lead by example." Deputy CM and MMRDA chairman Eknath Shinde said the city can't afford slowdowns. "MMRDA is working at an unprecedented pace, and there's no room for compromise. If enforcing tough measures is what it takes to stay on track, so be it," he said. Metropolitan commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee said, "Dedicated team leaders for each metro package helped improve site progress. This policy is the logical next step. We aim to commission multiple corridors by year-end; we're not just working faster, we're working smarter."
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Roy, Mary Lou and me -- Conor Sketches on his favourite stars and unusual fans
His world-class impressions have brought him face-to-face with global sporting icons such as Tiger Woods, José Mourinho and Max Verstappen. But the man behind Conor Sketches says he gets the most joy from channelling Mary Lou McDonald – and her constituency rival Gerry Hutch has also turned out to be a fan. Conor Moore said the Sinn Féin leader is 'the one that I'm loving doing at the minute' and is currently writing her parts for his run of Irish shows in the autumn. Conor Moore. Pic: Brian McEvoy 'Mary Lou is just a brilliant character,' the impressionist told the Irish Mail on Sunday. 'I think she's got a cool voice; she's got that attitude. She's up against the two lads [Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris] all the time and she's definitely one I'm really enjoying.' The Mullingar man added that 'throwing Gerry Hutch into the mix' when he and McDonald went head-to-head in Dublin Central last November 'was fun'. And 'The Monk' has made his appreciation of Moore's work known on no fewer than three occasions. Conor Sketches as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch. Pic: Instagram 'I did some for the election last year and he commented under the first one and said it was brilliant,' the mimic explained. 'Then I did a thing where all the politicians were on First Dates, and he wrote me a message saying it was brilliant. So that was definitely a relief.' The alleged crime boss-turned-wannabe politician acknowledged Moore's work again when he featured in a hilarious St Patrick's Day skit earlier this year, in which The Monk accompanied Micheál Martin to meet Donald Trump in the White House. 'He put up on his social media [saying], 'Give this fella a follow, brilliant.' Then I really knew he really liked it.' While GAA personalities provided much of the 36-year-old's earlier material, Moore has become the go-to impersonator in the ego-filled worlds of golf, Formula 1 and soccer – and it seems it isn't just The Monk who can laugh at himself. Pic:Moore said 'every single one' of the stars he has met – and often lampooned in their presence – has been 'absolutely bang on'. 'It nearly makes your job harder to do, because at the start, you nearly think these people aren't real, so you're just taking the mick out of them,' he said. 'Now you're a bit like, 'Oh, should I do that one? Should I talk about this?', and you think a bit more about it, because you do get that access, and you do meet these people.' However, Moore's aversion to outright cruelty resulted in him retiring his Harry Maguire impression when the Manchester United and England defender became the internet's favourite punching bag. He believes being Irish 'definitely helps' – 'especially when I was in America at the golf clubs and working at the Golf Channel [where he had his own show for three years]'. Conor Moore as Mary Lou McDonald. Pic: Instagram 'People looked at you like, 'You're Irish, you're fun, you're bringing the craic here.' People know you're good for a slag and stuff.' It is rare for someone to ask to be impersonated on the spot, but the biggest star golf has produced was an exception. 'I was only after meeting him 10 seconds earlier. I said, 'How are you Tiger?' And he said, 'Oh hey buddy, do me.' 'I goes [in Woods's voice]: 'The conditions are really tough out there,' and he just turned to me and goes, 'F*** dude, you do sound just like me.'' The pair went on to make an ad together, and more recently, Moore recorded an ad with Roy Keane, whom he calls 'just brilliant fun'. 'He's just such a great laugh when you're on set with him. The Sky ad was easier, because I had met him before [on Sky Sports show The Overlap]. Conor Moore and Roy Keane. Pic: File 'But he's just very funny, and very enjoyable to do stuff with.' Inspired by Après Match's 2001 video Live At The Olympia, Moore began doing impressions in school with his good friend Alan Cashman – 'the only fella that actually enjoyed them' – who he still bounces new material off. Years later, working in sales after a stint in finance in New York, he was photographed contributing to 'a bit of a scuffle' at a GAA match. He said: 'There was a picture of me in the paper – it was none too flattering, but it was harmless – and I did a video on it, taking the mick out of Mourinho, Dunphy, Beckham, all these lads talking about it. I sent it into the WhatsApp group, and one of the boys put it on Facebook, and it gathered legs. 'I quit my job then about two weeks later, and said: 'Right, I'll give this thing a crack. I'll make some videos online and see if I can get a job doing it.' And rang me up about four months after that and gave me a job.' His upcoming, almost-sold-out live tour will be his second, and features on-stage interactions with pre-recorded segments and material adjusted according to what part of the country he is performing in. He plans to do a full Formula 1 tour in future, which he acknowledges could take him 'anywhere' given the sport's global popularity, helped by Netflix docuseries Drive To Survive. Moore says he wasn't even an F1 fan himself before that series, illustrating the endless creative potential of a top impersonator. 'Someone said to me, 'Make hay when the sun shines,' and I'm like, 'I'm hoping it shines now for the next 40 years or whatever.' 'If a new person comes along, you just learn them. In two or three years, I could have another Irish show with completely new people.' But he said interesting characters are harder to come by in football these days. 'They're so well media-trained to give the same stock answers,' he said. 'Where you're getting content is probably Keane and [Gary] Neville and these boys doing podcasts. They're actually just coming out saying whatever. 'In terms of managers and players, it's so hard to find characters in that.'
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Eggs recall: Here's why 1.7 million brown eggs have been recalled. Check the 9-state distribution list
August Egg Company has announced a recall of 1.7 million brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs due to potential salmonella contamination. The FDA warns that Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. include eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts. Also Read: From Santa Claus to Adolf Hitler: See full list of baby names banned in the US According to the alert issued by the FDA warned that some of these contaminated eggs were distributed to grocery stores including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs. These eggs were distributed between February 3, 2025, to May 15, 2025, and had the sell-by dates of March 4, 2025, and June 4, 2025, stamped on them in both California and Nevada. In addition, another set of eggs was distributed from February 3, 2025, to May 6, 2025, with sell-by dates of March 4, 2025, and June 19, 2025, in Walmart stores in nine states. Consumers are urged to check their egg cartons for plant code numbers P-6562 or CA5330, along with Julian Dates ranging from 032 to 126. These identifiers, printed on the packaging, help trace the affected products. Julian Dates are typically three to seven-digit codes that indicate the exact day the eggs were packed, according to the FDA. The alert said, 'This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses,' adding that the investigation is related to the products distributed in the nine states, as reported by Newsweek. Also Read: Summer Game Fest 2025: Resident Evil, Mafia, and more — Here are the 5 biggest trailer drops The following are the nine states where the salmonella-contaminated eggs were distributed. These include: Illinois Indiana Nebraska New Mexico California Washington Nevada Arizona Wyoming
Newsweek
07-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Egg Recall Map Shows Warnings Issued to Customers in 9 States
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. August Egg Company has issued a recall on Friday for 1,700,000 brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs due to potential fears of salmonella. Newsweek reached out to the company after hours via phone Friday night for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential for the following: damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. The FDA warns that salmonella is an organism that could cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in frail or older people, young children and those with weakened immune systems. What To Know The FDA says in its alert that some of the eggs were distributed to grocery stores including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less and Ralphs. Those eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, to May 15, 2025, with sell by dates of March 4, 2025, and June 4, 2025, in both California and Nevada. The FDA says additional eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, to May 6, 2025, with sell by dates of March 4, 2025, and June 19, 2025, in Walmart stores in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Wyoming. The plant code numbers for the recalled eggs can be found printed on the package and are P-6562 or CA5330 with Julian Dates from 32 to 126, the FDA says. The Julian Dates are codes of three to seven digits and represent the date that the food was packaged or manufactured. "This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses" the alert says, adding the investigation is related to products distributed in the nine states. The FDA alert also has a chart of the Julian Dates with corresponding item names. What People Are Saying The FDA alert, in part: "August Egg Company is not selling fresh shell eggs at this time. Our firm has voluntarily been diverting eggs to an egg-breaking plant for over 30 days, which pasteurizes the eggs and kills any potential foodborne pathogens." August Egg Company in the FDA alert: "August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA is voluntarily recalling 1,700,000 dozen shell eggs processed at our California plant and sold to various grocery customers. This recall has been initiated due to possible Salmonella enteritidis contamination, which poses a health risk. With that in mind, we believe it is appropriate out of an abundance of caution to conduct this voluntary recall, as consumers may still have these eggs in their homes. "It is important to know that when our processing plant identified this concern, we immediately began diverting all eggs from the plant to an egg-breaking facility, which pasteurizes the eggs and kills any pathogens. "August Egg Company's internal food safety team also is conducting its own stringent review to identify what measures can be established to prevent this situation from recurring. We are committed to addressing this matter fully and to implementing all necessary corrective actions to ensure this does not happen again." What Happens Next Customers with additional questions can call August Egg Company at 1-800-710-2554 from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT and can also return the eggs to the original place of purchase for a refund.
Miami Herald
06-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Daughter finds her mom beaten to death by hammer, TN cops say. Grandson arrested
A 23-year-old man beat his grandmother to death with a hammer, leaving his mom to find her body, Tennessee authorities said. Kerrien Dates is charged with first-degree murder and theft of property, $10,000 to $60,000, Shelby County records show. Dates' mom told officers with the Memphis Police Department that her son had been living with her mom, and the two had recently been fighting, according to an affidavit. The mom said she told the grandmother to kick Dates 'out of her house for safety,' police wrote. Then at about 4:30 p.m. on June 4, the woman called 911 to say she had found her mother at home bleeding, lying next to a bloody hammer, according to police. It appeared as if she had just gotten home when she was attacked, according to police. She 'had her backpack on along with her lunch bag as if she just came into the house from work,' officers wrote in the affidavit. The grandmother had four wounds on the back of her head caused by blunt force trauma, and a paramedic pronounced her dead at the scene, police said. The grandma's Chevrolet Camaro was missing from the home, prompting police to put out an alert for the vehicle, officers said. Police in Jackson, Tennessee, pulled Dates over about 90 miles outside of Memphis, but when they asked him why he thought he was being pulled over, he said he hit his grandmother 'in the head with a hammer and I think I killed her,' according to the affidavit. He was taken into custody in Jackson, police said.
