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Empowerment, health awareness mark International Women’s Day in Vizag
6+ min ago (417+ words) VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam witnessed vibrant celebrations on International Women's Day and marked with a series of events across the city on Sunday, highlighting women's empowerment, health awareness, and inclusivity. The second edition of the Pink Sakhi Saree Walk, held under the…...
Till I am there, individual milestones won't be celebrated in Indian cricket: Gautam Gambhir
8+ min ago (640+ words) AHMEDABAD: Gautam Gambhir can never get tired of stating this one belief. In fact, he repeats it at every opportunity for anyone who hasn't taken note -- individual milestones won't be celebrated in his tenure as head coach. The latest reminder…...
Jharkhand to extend healthcare to ministers, MLAs and their families on par with IAS and IPS officers
19+ min ago (292+ words) RANCHI: In a first for the state, Jharkhand is set to provide ministers, MLAs, former MLAs, and their families with healthcare facilities on the same lines as IAS and IPS officers. Sources in the state government say the health department…...
West Asia conflict sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (627+ words) NAIROBI: Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many…...
Sambalpur CGHS Wellness facility gets Centre’s nod
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (368+ words) Sambalpur CGHS Wellness facility gets Centre's nod'The New Indian Express BHUBANESWAR: The Union government has approved the establishment of a new Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centre in Sambalpur, providing much-needed healthcare access to central government employees and pensioners…...
IISER conference launches Women in Chemistry Council
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (284+ words) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry, hosted a two-day Women Chemists" Conclave on the occasion of International Women"s Day under the theme "Women in Chemistry: Leadership,…...
Bengaluru East City Corporation takes over 14 acres for road widening
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (250+ words) BENGALURU: The Bengaluru East City Corporation (BECC) has taken possession of 14 acres of land worth Rs 510 crore for the widening of major and sub-arterial roads, BECC Commissioner D S Ramesh said. "So far, 52 properties have been taken over as part…...
Hope for 33 per cent quota for women in 2032-33: Minister HD Kumaraswamy
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (444+ words) BENGALURU: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday hoped that the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies would be implemented in 2032-33, throwing an opportunity for a woman to become the state's chief…...
Kerala govt has sealed its legacy by growing liquor trade, says KCBC circular
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (285+ words) KOCHI: Accusing the government of being indifferent to the rise of alcoholism and drug abuse in the state, the Kerala Catholic Bishops" Conference (KCBC) has said official efforts to arrest this trend are proving ineffective. In a circular issued on…...
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary hosts second edition of Indian Bison Fest
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (258+ words) SAMBALPUR: The second edition of the Indian Bison Fest was hosted at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary here on Sunday. The festival featured expert discussions on the Indian bison and a wildlife documentary screening. Frontline forest staff were also honoured during the…...