Gaya: With the onset of summer, the health department has started preparations to tackle Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE).According to ANMMCH superintendent Dr K K Sinha, 12 beds in the children’s ward of the hospital have been earmarked for the deadly disease. Besides treatment, the rehabilitation mechanism is also in place, he…
Dhrubajyoti.MalakarThe programme will be conducted at the flight training operational base in Dumka airport, which was inaugurated by chief minister Hemant Soren in Nov last year. The initiative is aimed at equipping local youths with commercial aviation skills while reducing their dependence on institutes outside the state for pilot training.Captain S P Sinha, managing director…
KOLKATA: Two FIRs were registered against BJP’s Kolkata Port candidate, Rakesh Singh, following a skirmish with TMC workers on Monday night. A fortnight ago, Calcutta HC released him on interim bail in the Vidyasagar statue vandalism case. The unrest began on Monday when a BJP meet was allegedly disrupted by TMC. Singh organised a sit-in…
Kolkata: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s rallies in Kolkata and Serampore, scheduled on April 23, have been stalled after Congress failed to secure police permission for the said rallies.Pradesh Congress netas planned three rallies in Kolkata and Serampore for Gandhi. For the Kolkata rallies, nods had been sought for either Ramlila…
Mumbai: To improve safety inside detention facilities, Mumbai Police has introduced a standardised clothing for accused persons lodged in central lockups across the city. Now, male suspects taken into custody and sent to central lockups are being provided with maroon T-shirts and shorts. According to police sources, the initiative has been implemented in response to…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court is likely to examine on Wednesday a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging unauthorised recording and circulation of court proceedings during the hearing of a recusal plea moved by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.The PIL, filed by advocate Vaibhav Singh, has sought action against leaders of…
Chennai: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday flayed BJP, saying that there were multiple examples of dynastic politics in BJP and they have no reason to criticise DMK.Kejriwal was in Chennai to campaign for DMK. He campaigned with chief minister M K Stalin and participated in a roadshow.Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Kejriwal said…
Farmers in Buxar are benefitting from a new initiative providing subsidized seeds for the upcoming summer planting season. Varieties such as moong, hybrid maize, and urad are available to support over 6,800 local farmers who have signed up online. They are encouraged to visit their local block agriculture offices to collect their seeds. Buxar: Distribution…
Dhanbad: Residents affected by increasing cases of underground fire, land subsidence and gas leak in Dhanbad district have demanded immediate compensation and proper rehabilitation. Protests have been reported from several affected localities, with residents insisting on relocation to safer areas along with sustainable livelihood options.Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha warned of launching an agitation if prompt…
Ranchi: Over 500 employees of a private garment manufacturer — Orient Craft Fashion Industries Limited — staged a protest on Tuesday in the city’s Khelgaon area alleging non-payment of salaries for the past two months.The large number of workers gathered outside the company’s premises in the morning and partially halted operations for the day, demanding…
