Villagers undergo malaria tests on Tuesday Ranchi: A rapid screening and treatment drive by the health department has helped contain a potential malaria outbreak in Telangadih, a remote village inhabited by the Birhor community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Khunti district.The village, located around 40 km from the district headquarters, has 52 residents…
Nitin Gadkari said that the ethanol blending has been increased progressively in a calibrated manner NEW DELHI: Petroleum ministry has introduced the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme through a “phased, scientifically validated and consultative process”, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari informed Lok Sabha on Thursday. He added that the ethanol blending has been increased progressively…
The rain is likely to continue Kolkata: The deep depression that was causing frequent rain spells has moved away from the region. However, the monsoon trough persisting over parts of Bengal will continue to cause light to moderate rain in parts of south Bengal the next few days, said Met officials.On Wednesday the deep depression…
The latest I-T data received by the state shows that 94,000 farmers from the beneficiary list pay income tax Mumbai: The Mahayuti govt had initially estimated that its Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar loan waiver scheme would benefit 56 lakh farmers in the state. However, its exclusion criteria have cut the number down by around 1.4 lakh…
BJP workers clash with police outside AAP office (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A clash broke out between police and BJP workers holding a protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office over the alleged paper leak in Punjab. BJP workers staged a protest outside the AAP headquarters in Delhi on Thursday, demanding the resignation of…
CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Thursday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by DMK MLA and former minister V Senthilbalaji in connection with a corruption case registered against him by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC).The court observed that the allegations against Senthilbalaji involved causing a loss of over Rs 17 crore to…
Police are questioning her friend Rahul and hostel staff and examining call records Patna: A 23-year-old nursing student from West Bengal was found hanging in her hostel room in Kishanganj district on Wednesday. Her family has alleged that she was murdered and that her body was subsequently hanged to make the death appear to be…
Sweet shop owner Vishal Gorai sustained a bullet injury to his waist and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital Jamshedpur: A railway employee and a businessman were attacked by unidentified assailants here in two separate incidents late on Tuesday.Junail Kerketta (44), a senior section engineer in the Carriage and Wagon department of Tatanagar railway…
Hazaribag: Once known for its clean roads and picturesque surroundings, Hazaribag is fast acquiring the dubious distinction of being a “city of potholes,” with residents alleging that almost every major road has now turned into a hazard, particularly amid the monsoon season.The situation triggered a protest on Wednesday, with statehood movement activist Sanjar Malik carrying…
The organisers said the co-located exhibitions will feature more than 850 exhibitors. NEW DELHI: The 31st edition of Gifts World Expo and the inaugural Paperworld Delhi will be held together at Bharat Mandapam from July 30 to August 1, bringing the gifting, stationery, paper and office-supplies industries onto a common business platform.The organisers said the…
