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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Police probe larger network in Malbhat drug arrest case
Margao: A week after Margao town police arrested Melroy Ricardo, 22, with over 500g of ganja, police are now looking into a suspected drug network operating from a Malbhat flat. Ricardo was caught red-handed with ganja worth approximately Rs 50,400 during a late-night operation on June 14-15. Following Ricardo's arrest under the NDPS Act, police initially thought it was a straightforward case of illegal drug possession. However, the investigation took a new turn as examination of the flat where the arrest took place revealed suspicious details. The property is registered under a different person's name, prompting questions about his potential connections to a wider operation. Police believe drug activities may have been ongoing at the location for a long time. The flat's registered owner is expected to be questioned once he recovers from a health issue. Police sources said that both Ricardo and the flat owner are residents of the same village in Curtorim. Police sources said that several individuals have come under the scrutiny. While Ricardo was granted bail given the quantity of drugs involved, police are working to determine if he was operating independently or as part of a larger network. PI Suraj Samant is leading the probe as the police are determined to uncover the full scope of the suspected drug operation. The probe assumes significance considering South Goa SP Tikam Singh Verma's avowed commitment to launch a sweeping offensive against narcotics trafficking.'We are determined to break the backbone of drug supply chains entering Goa,' South Goa SP Tikam Singh Verma told TOI . 'This isn't merely about random arrests—we're targeting the entire infrastructure supporting this illicit trade.'
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Sport
- Cision Canada
La Tablée des Chefs: Manitoban Team Wins the 12th Edition of the National Kitchen Brigades Finals
MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The national finals of Kitchen Brigades, an initiative by La Tablée des Chefs, were held on June 8 at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montreal. After a hard-fought final round, Gordon Bell High School from Winnipeg, Manitoba, claimed top honours—marking the first time in the program's history that a school outside Quebec has won the title. During the competition, the five finalist brigades (four from Quebec and one from Manitoba) were challenged to create a main dish featuring three mystery ingredients: Brussel sprouts, white turnips and beef strip loin. Their dishes were then evaluated by a panel of expert judges. The winning team stood out thanks to its exceptional mastery of technical skills, remarkable creativity and strong team spirit. Hosted by celebrity chef Ricardo, the event featured the special presence of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who came in person to meet and encourage the young participants. Looking ahead, the Kitchen Brigades international finale will be held in Montreal on June 21 at Sid Lee's bistro. In a friendly culinary face off, Manitoba's winning team will go head-to-head with the champions from La Tablée des Chefs France, composed of students from the Collège Jean Jaurès, in Pantin, a suburb of Paris. Quotes "The entire team at La Tablée des Chefs is thrilled by the victory of Gordon Bell High School's kitchen brigade. Our ' Kitchen Brigades' initiative is far more than just a culinary program; it's a life-changing journey. I hope that the recognition earned by a school outside Quebec will inspire other secondary schools across the country to join this remarkable initiative, which fosters both food autonomy and team spirit among participants." - Jean-François Archambault, founder and General Manager of La Tablée des Chefs This year, nearly 350 school groups from across Canada took part in the after-school " Kitchen Brigades" program. Among them, only 174 schools entered the competition phase, with just five advancing to the National finals. Throughout the year, participating youth received close to 40 hours of hands-on culinary training, delivered through 24 workshops that combined technical cooking skills with healthy eating education. About La Tablée des Chefs
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
La Tablée des Chefs: Manitoban Team Wins the 12th Edition of the National Kitchen Brigades Finals
MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The national finals of Kitchen Brigades, an initiative by La Tablée des Chefs, were held on June 8 at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in Montreal. After a hard-fought final round, Gordon Bell High School from Winnipeg, Manitoba, claimed top honours—marking the first time in the program's history that a school outside Quebec has won the title. During the competition, the five finalist brigades (four from Quebec and one from Manitoba) were challenged to create a main dish featuring three mystery ingredients: Brussel sprouts, white turnips and beef strip loin. Their dishes were then evaluated by a panel of expert judges. The winning team stood out thanks to its exceptional mastery of technical skills, remarkable creativity and strong team spirit. Hosted by celebrity chef Ricardo, the event featured the special presence of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who came in person to meet and encourage the young participants. Looking ahead, the Kitchen Brigades international finale will be held in Montreal on June 21 at Sid Lee's bistro. In a friendly culinary face off, Manitoba's winning team will go head-to-head with the champions from La Tablée des Chefs France, composed of students from the Collège Jean Jaurès, in Pantin, a suburb of Paris. Quotes "The entire team at La Tablée des Chefs is thrilled by the victory of Gordon Bell High School's kitchen brigade. Our 'Kitchen Brigades' initiative is far more than just a culinary program; it's a life-changing journey. I hope that the recognition earned by a school outside Quebec will inspire other secondary schools across the country to join this remarkable initiative, which fosters both food autonomy and team spirit among participants." - Jean-François Archambault, founder and General Manager of La Tablée des Chefs This year, nearly 350 school groups from across Canada took part in the after-school "Kitchen Brigades" program. Among them, only 174 schools entered the competition phase, with just five advancing to the National finals. Throughout the year, participating youth received close to 40 hours of hands-on culinary training, delivered through 24 workshops that combined technical cooking skills with healthy eating education. About La Tablée des Chefs La Tablée des Chefs's mission can be summed up in just two words: feed and educate. Feed today to fight against food insecurity. Educate youth to help them build food autonomy. Since its founding in 2002, the organization has distributed over 21 million cooked meals to community organizations and introduced more than 79,000 young people to cooking and healthy eating. To learn more, visit: SOURCE Tablée des Chefs View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Courier
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
£74m Perth pool vote: Readers react to council's Thimblerow flumes plan
Perth's hotly-contested and long-delayed PH2O leisure centre might finally get off the ground next week. Councillors will be asked to vote on a £74 million plan, featuring leisure swimming, indoor flumes, soft play and a host of other features, on Wednesday. The plans for Thimblerow in the city centre have been contentious, sparking a series of protests. Campaigners argue the three-storey complex is in the wrong location and say residents would rather see existing venues – Bell's Sports Centre, the Dewars Centre and Perth Leisure Pool – upgraded. But council chiefs say it's an exciting opportunity to deliver for communities across Perth and Kinross. If approved, the existing Perth Leisure Pool will be demolished. This will allow the charity Capability Scotland to relocate its Upper Springland homes and services for people with complex and severe needs to Glover Street site. The new proposal also includes a £13.2m investment in the public swimming baths in Crieff and Kinross. And another £10m will be spent on turning Bell's Sports Centre into an unheated multi-use venue and removing RAAC and asbestos from the building. A big decision awaits councillors on Wednesday then. But if they're wondering where public opinion lies, The Courier's comment sections might be a good place to start. Reader Ricardo was one of the first to pitch in on our website. 'This sounds absolutely fantastic,' he wrote under the story revealing the plans. 'We're very lucky to be able to have this level of investment in the area. Can't wait for it to open.' There was plenty of positivity among the 130-plus comments on The Courier's Facebook post too. Vicky Randall wrote: 'Finally! Lobbying might have been worth it after all.' Kyle Marmion posted: 'If it can be done correctly, then I am all for it.' Sarah Leckie welcomed the opportunity for Capability Scotland to move to Glover Street if the existing Perth Leisure Pool is demolished. She wrote: 'This is going to be so beneficial for the residents of Upper Springlands, bringing them closer to the community and encouraging more independence. 'I for one am very excited for the people we support.' And Donna Harvey said: 'This looks amazing. Let's hope they stick to their plans as we all know Thimblerow was to be modernised a long time ago but nothing happened.' Some voiced concerns about the Thimblerow site, however. Claire Dack wrote: 'Oh now this definitely gets my backing, but preferably on the site it is already on. 'That area with the Morrisons roundabout and those pedestrian lights that stay at green for way too long is just a recipe for chaos.' Eilidh Unwin posted: 'This would be ideal! Although even better if it was in its original location.' Donna Davidson said: 'Good news, however, the location is ridiculous. Traffic is horrendous around that area at the moment, will be awful if the pool is built there… Why not build the housing at Thimblerow?' And Liz Smith wrote: 'Now they just need to leave it in Glover Street and allow all the cars to keep parking in Thimblerow.' Others expressed reservations about the mix of facilities in the PH2O plan. Yvonne Bloice posted: 'The eight-lane pool is a big improvement on the existing five, however is their space for spectators?' And Matthew Smith pointed out the absence of an ice rink in the mix. 'Perth based ice hockey players need to commute to Dundee, Kirkcaldy and Stirling to play,' he wrote. 'And Perth still doesn't have the facilities to potentially host an SNL team in an increasingly popular sport. Disappointing.' Commenters on The Courier website also queried the future for indoor bowling after bowlers were kicked out of the Dewars Centre to make way for the gym from the flood-damaged Bell's Sports Centre. User Violet wrote: 'No mention of reinstating indoor bowling, so (they) are still depriving some residents of the activity and socialisation they have enjoyed for years.' She suggests it would be 'much cheaper to reinstate Bell's as it was and pay for years of upkeep than the millions needed for a venue PKC area residents don't want'. Violet is one of a number of readers questioning the funding for PH2O. That Other Fellow commented: 'So P&K councillors have suddenly, with cap in hand, and high contrition, managed to 'find' a few extra millions. 'All good, well, and above all some degree of sense……but erm, where will those estimated 440'000 per year visitors park over and above the high use St Catherine's Rd retail and Kinnoull St car parks? Hmmm…' And Facebook follower Claire Bear had a word of advice for Perth and Kinross councillors ahead of Wednesday's full council meeting. With an eye to the east, and the problems that have plagued Dundee's showpiece leisure pool, she wrote: 'Hopefully they won't use anyone that had anything to do with the construction of the Olympia.' Perth and Kinross Council will consider the PH2O leisure centre plan on Wednesday June 18 from 10am. Anyone wanting to watch it online can do so here.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
French swoop spells end of the road for electric vehicle charger firm Pod Point's London listing
Pod Point is set to be bought by French energy giant EDF after the London-listed electric vehicle charger firm's losses mounted last year. EDF, which already owns roughly 53 per cent of Pod Point, will buy the rest of the group for 6.5p per share. That values it at £10.6million and sets the scene for Pod Point to join the exodus from the London stock market. A host of firms have been bought and de-listed this year with deals agreed for tech star Alphawave, GP surgery owner Assura and environmental consultancy Ricardo just this week. The takeover of Pod Point ends a torrid time since it listed at 225p in November 2021. The loss-making group said EDF represents 'the only realistic prospect' for it to continue as a going concern, having been 'reliant' on EDF to execute its strategy since inception. Pod Point shares fell around a third in January after a slowdown in demand for battery-powered cars dented demand for chargers. It warned in April that 2025 results would reflect 'ongoing weakness' in electric car sales.
