Tuberculous meningitis remains the most severe form of TB Lucknow: Treatment for brain tuberculosis (TB) may be falling short as several commonly used tuberculosis drugs fail to reach the brain and spinal fluid in sufficient amounts, an international review has warned.The review, led by Prof Ravindra Kumar Garg, former head of neurology at King George’s…
Jaisalmer: Four officials, including an assistant engineer (AEN), were suspended Friday in Barmer district for allegedly issuing agricultural electricity connections inside the restricted area of the Desert National Park (DNP) in violation of rules.The accused were identified as Gadraroad AEN Suresh Jatolia, junior engineer (JEN) Gaurav Meena, store in-charge Kenwaraj and branch in-charge Ratansingh.Officials said…
NEW DELHI: BJP‘s super-majority win in a string of assembly polls, capped by its maiden victory in West Bengal with over two-thirds seats, and its rising number in Rajya Sabha will all but allow the party to dictate terms in next year’s presidential election, after its loss of majority in Lok Sabha polls had raised…
MUMBAI: Net outflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from the stock market for the current year crossed the Rs 2-lakh-crore mark for the first time ever. This also showed up in aggregate foreign holding in Indian stocks falling to a 14-year low at 14.7%, a level much below the comparative data for domestic institutions, which…
Katrina Kaif picked the perfect occasion to tease fans with a new look of her baby boy.The actress, who is celebrating her first Mother’s Day, since welcoming her son, Vihaan Kaushal, with hubby Vicky Kaushal, took to social media to share a rare glimpse into her life as a new mom. Katrina took to Instagram…
Wake up feeling more clear-headed. Thanks to the Moon and Mercury, your day should flow effortlessly like water flowing along its course. Feel joy and enthusiasm- it shows in your face!A social gathering or family function may come up. Dress comfortably, reach on time, and don’t over promise to relatives. Keep things simple.Love and Relationship:Your…
New Delhi: A probe into a recent two-week-long digital arrest, during which a 76-year-old woman from Alaknanda in south Delhi lost Rs 1.4 crore, has revealed that the fraudsters made her transfer the money to eight bank accounts before it was routed to more than 100 mule accounts to make tracing difficult.Police have so far…
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has started Maharashtra’s largest 50-bed dialysis centre, free-of-cost, at the Vivekananda Cultural Center building in Vashi Sector 14, officials said. The cost of dialysis, around Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 per session, made it unaffordable for many patients, if done two to three times a week. Municipal…
Chikkaballapura: A teenage girl allegedly created a disturbance at the govt general hospital in Chikkaballapura on Saturday evening after entering wards in an inebriated condition and disrobing herself, police said.The girl, identified as Nalina from SK Halli village near Nandi, was reportedly staying at the hospital as an attendant for her mother, who has been…
Chennai: With a large number of animals foraging on waste strewn in Perungalathur reserve forest along the Vandalur–Nedunkundram road, officials and residents have raised concerns of animals, especially free-ranging spotter deer, facing health risks. Commuters passing through the area routinely discard garbage into the forest, drawing the free-ranging deer to feed on refuse that includes…
