New Delhi: The absence of anaemia estimates from the newly released National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Fact Sheets has sparked questions among public health experts, with the government saying the indicator was excluded because of concerns over the blood-testing method used in previous survey rounds.Health Ministry officials said haemoglobin testing was not carried out in…
Darjeeling: The bodies of four missing residents from Lingdok, under the Kabi-Lungchok constituency in Sikkim, were found in a SUV that was fished out of Teesta River near Coronation Bridge in Sevoke, about 20 km away from Siliguri on Sunday morning, nearly two days after they had gone missing.The deceased have been identified as Smarika…
The Israeli Consulate in Mumbai announced plans to erect a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel, commemorating his coronation anniversary. MUMBAI: The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai has announced that it will install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel. The announcement was made on the occasion of Shivrajyabhishek Din which refers…
Delhi Police has arrested a cook working at a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people earlier this week, with investigators alleging that his negligence may have played a role in triggering the blaze, officials said on Saturday. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has arrested a cook working at a south Delhi hotel…
NLC India has already announced Rs 1.01 lakh crore investment plan through 2030 Chennai: NLC India (NLCIL), the lignite-cum-power major, is planning a capital expenditure (capex) of about Rs 23,600 crore, including its joint ventures, in FY27.In FY26, the company’s capex spending stood at about Rs 9,131 crore, its highest-ever annual capex, representing an 18%…
Bettiah: A homestay initiative launched by the forest department in Santpur under the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West Champaran is emerging as a new source of livelihood for local tribal communities while expanding tourism infrastructure in the region.The project, currently in its initial phase, is being operated under the supervision of the Eco-Development Committee…
Hazaribag: Ichak police on Thursday raided a house in Sijua village and seized Rs 15,485 in cash, two bundles of playing cards and six motorcycles. Few gamblers were taken into custody but granted bail later. A case has been registered under the Bengal Gambling Act. Gautam Kumar, the officer-in-charge of Ichak PS, said the raid…
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Two Trinamool Congress leaders have been arrested in two separate districts of West Bengal on charges of corruption, the police said on Tuesday. Hazaribag: Acting on a tip-off, Padma police have arrested two drug peddlers from the Chameli Jharna road area on Wednesday and recovered 15 grams of brown sugar and…
Punjab orthopaedic treatments: Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana records Rs 84 crore in four months The Punjab Government’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has spent more than Rs 84 crore on orthopaedic treatments in 4 months, reflecting a sharp rise in demand for bone and joint care services across the state.A new and expanded version of…
Former CM Mamata Banerjee greets supporters at a sit-in to protest alleged attacks on party seniors and and workers (R) BJP minister Tapas Roy fends questions from media outside assembly over his claim that more than 50 Trinamool MLAs were ready to break off from the party (L) KOLKATA: The ‘M’ word entered the lexicon…
