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Why has BBC sacked DJ Scott Mills from Radio 2? Here’s what went wrong after 30 years

Why has BBC sacked DJ Scott Mills from Radio 2? Here’s what went wrong after 30 years

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Radio 2, star DJ Scott Mills, who has been associated with the BBC for almost thirty years, had his contract ended over the weekend due to an allegation concerning his “personal conduct”. BBC Radio 2’s DJ Scott Mills, associated with the network for almost thirty years, has left following allegations regarding his personal conduct. The BBC confirmed his departure without providing specific details. (X@danwootton) The 53-year-old was removed from his Radio 2 program last Tuesday, as the BBC evaluated the allegations. “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC,” a BBC representative said, as per SKY News. Mills, who was ranked 11th on the previous year’s list of the BBC’s highest-paid stars, assumed control of the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025. He concluded his final show on Tuesday, 24 March, stating: “Back tomorrow,” yet on Wednesday morning, DJ Gary Davies took over the presentation of the show. Despite still being named “The Scott Mills Breakfast Show,” …

Arundel Mills: Shooting fears sparked amid reports of man with gun at Maryland mall; first details

Arundel Mills: Shooting fears sparked amid reports of man with gun at Maryland mall; first details

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Reports of a man with a gun at Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland on Saturday sparked fears of a possible shooting incident. The mall is at 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover. Reports indicated that there was massive police presence at the Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) Anne Arundel First Alert reported some patrons had to evacuate from the mall while others remained sheltered in place. As per their report, the fire department has been called for a ‘single assault victim’ but said victim has not been located. A person on Facebook, claiming to be present there, said “Omg I’m out arundel mills mall.” They claimed there is a man with a gun trying to shoot up the mall. The person added “it’s a man w a gun trying to shoot up the mall out here we all just had to run out the mall my fat ass was gone I hope everything is ok this was so scary the police here now.” Others claiming to be present there also shared …

Bihar government to revive old sugar mills

Bihar government to revive old sugar mills

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People walk past a closed sugar mill in the eastern Indian city of Patna January 22, 2012. When India launched reforms to open up its state-stifled economy 20 years ago, many states surged ahead, leaving behind the 3.5 percent “Hindu rate of growth” that had plagued the decades after the country’s independence from Britain in 1947, and with it Bihar. Picture taken January 22, 2012. To match Insight INDIA-BIHAR/ REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) | Photo Credit: Reuters Bihar Cooperative Minister Pramod Kumar on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) said that two sugar mills will be run by the Cooperative department as part of the State government’s decision to revive old sugar mills besides setting up new ones in the state as part of its “Saat Nischay” programme. “We have received a proposal in this regard. As and when the cabinet clears it, we will let you know. The department has started its preparations in this regard. As part of government’s resolve under “Saat Nischay”, it has been decided to revive old sugar …

Raju Shetti warns of protests if sugar mills fail to make one-time payments

Raju Shetti warns of protests if sugar mills fail to make one-time payments

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Mar 26, 2025 06:58 AM IST Shetti, along with other farmer leaders, met the sugar commissioner in Shivajinagar and urged officials to ensure that sugar factories comply with the court’s order Farmers’ leader and former MP Raju Shetti on Tuesday warned of protests outside the Sugar Commissioner’s office in Pune if sugar mills fail to make one-time payments to sugarcane farmers as directed by the high court. Recently, Shetti won a case against the Maharashtra government, the Central government, and the Sugar Commissioner over the issue of sugar mills paying farmers in a single installment instead of multiple stages. (HT) Shetti, along with other farmer leaders, met the sugar commissioner in Shivajinagar and urged officials to ensure that sugar factories comply with the court’s order. Recently, Shetti won a case against the Maharashtra government, the Central government, and the Sugar Commissioner over the issue of sugar mills paying farmers in a single installment instead of multiple stages. Shetti claimed that farmers traditionally received a one-time Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) payment for their sugarcane. However, …

Las Vegas Property Manager Claims Sean Diddy’ Combs’ Party Left The Place With ‘Disgusting’ Mess After Meek Mills 2014 Birthday Bash

Las Vegas Property Manager Claims Sean Diddy’ Combs’ Party Left The Place With ‘Disgusting’ Mess After Meek Mills 2014 Birthday Bash

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drugs. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Meek Mill have new allegations thrown their way that talk about Mill’s 2014 birthday party, reportedly thrown by the Bad Boy Records founder. The property manager, Jason Haight, alleged that a “disgusting” mess was left behind to clean up. The birthday party thrown by Diddy occurred at Las Vegas’s Parisian Palace, per the Daily Mail. Haight told the outlet that there were broken alcohol bottles, condoms that were used, and bedding that consisted of blood, razor, blades, powder, and lube on the dresser and marble floor. The property manager claimed to have found brassieres and panties, along with two iPhones, in the bushes behind the bowling alley. The video clip, obtained by the publication, also showed other stars, including French Montana, Lil Durk, and King Batch. According to the publication’s article, the video showed guests consuming sushi from a naked woman’s body while she was lying on a table.  The property manager shared about being contacted by the Bad Boys Records founder’s personal …

After Times Tower fire, all Kamala Mills buildings to undergo fire audit | Mumbai News

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All buildings in the commercial neighbourhood of Kamala Mills in south Mumbai’s Lower Parel may undergo a fire audit in the days to come, said Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) officials on Sunday. This comes two days after a blaze erupted in the 15-storey times tower building in this area. “Following the Times Tower fire incident, an investigation was carried out and the report is expected to be submitted to us within three days, following which, a decision on whether to carry out a mandatory fire audit in all the buildings will be taken by us,” Ravidra Ambulgekar, chief fire officer (CFO) MFB told The Indian Express on Sunday. While the reason for the September 6 fire is yet to be ascertained, sources stated that the prima facie findings suggest a short circuit. “The blaze might have erupted through a short circuit and then must have spread vertically upwards through the electrical ducts,” said an official. “The building in which the fire broke out had glass facades and firefighters had to break the glass open to …

April 29, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Modinagar remained tense following a bloody clash at Modi Textile Mills

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Modinagar remained tense following a bloody clash between two rival unions at the Modi Textile Mills resulting in the death of two persons and grievous injury to another. The dead are identified as Ram Nath and Khushiram, both belonging to the Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS). HMS member Bhagwan Singh received injuries on his head. Akal Takht for Unity The Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kirpal Singh, along with other high priests, is busy trying to find a way to forge unity among different factions of Sikh leaders and to re-establish an atmosphere of peace and sanctity in the Golden Temple complex. Political observers feel that although a powerful faction of the Akali Dal wants the Jathedar of the Akal Takht to issue a “hukamnama”, he will not. Deng On Taiwan The Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, told US President Ronald Reagan that Taiwan’s ties with the United States would remain unchanged following peaceful reunification with communist China. “The Chinese people on both sides of the (Taiwan) strait can increase their contact gradually and realise peaceful …

TXT Confirms U.S. Collaboration With General Mills Cereal

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Sabaz Ali Runs One of Kashmir’s Oldest Water Mills

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The people of Kashmir have traditionally used ghratas (flour mills powered by flowing water) to make flour from grain. But ghratas are slowly begun to disappear. Many traditional mills have shuttered, unable to compete with the availability of packaged flours, and increasing water pollution due to which many streams have turned dry. Sabaz Ali, 70, one the oldest persons in Kashmir’s Bandipora district to be running a water wheel flour mill, is the last man holding out amidst this quiet disappearance. An elderly man opens the door to a 100-year-old tin shed every morning in Kashmir’s Bandipora disctrict, to run flour through a traditional water flour mill, locally known as ‘Aab-e-Gratta’ in the Kashmiri language. Sabaz Ali, 70 years old, has a face lined with shadows and wrinkles. He makes his living preserving this ancient tradition. Ali has been operating this water flour mill since he was a young man. In recent years, many mills around the area have closed their doors. Ali believes he is too old to run it any longer, but if …

Satish Kaushik birth anniversary: When he worked at textile mills to survive | Bollywood

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Satish Kaushik died in Delhi due to a heart attack in March. He was 66. April 13 marks Satish’s birth anniversary. The late actor, screenwriter and director had spoken about working in a textile mill, when he first arrived in Mumbai, in an old interview. A couple of years ago, Satish had also shared a photo of himself from a railway station as he recalled coming to Mumbai to become an actor in August 1979. Also read: When Satish Kaushik looked back on his arrival in Mumbai Satish Kaushik died on March 9. He would have been 67 on April 13. (File Photo/ ANI) Satish was originally from Haryana, but attended college in Delhi. He had graduated from the National School of Drama in the capital. He had later joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. In an old interview, Satish recalled how he started his career as an assistant to filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. “In Bombay (Mumbai), I wasn’t getting any roles at all. Those days when I started, that is …