Varanasi: Varanasi has been ranked sixth in Uttar Pradesh under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), with payments made to 12,744 beneficiaries in the district.District magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the progress of various health department schemes and national health programmes. He directed officials to improve performance and ensure time-bound payments on a priority basis…
Qadian MLA and leader of the opposition in Punjab assembly Partap Singh Bajwa Chandigarh: Senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Partap Singh Bajwa, has extended his support to the statewide ‘Maha Bandh’ being observed by govt employee unions and pensioner organisations on Thursday, saying the protest reflects the growing frustration…
Pune: Lack of garbage vehicles has hampered daily lifting in the city with waste piling up in several spots in the last few days. Residents have complained about unattended trash and rain making it worse. The civic administration is adding at least 250 vehicles to its fleet by next month to improve garbage lifting.Elected representatives…
506 flood-affected schools reopen in Sivasagar, the 49 await restoration Dibrugarh: As many as 49 schools in Sivasagar district that remained closed after being affected by floods are expected to reopen and resume regular classes from Aug 31, officials said on Wednesday.The schools are undergoing cleaning, restoration and repair work, while online classes are being…
B S P Chief Mayawati says that everyone should refrain from commenting on any religion, religious scriptures or beliefs Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Wednesday urged people to avoid critical remarks on sensitive religious matters amid the ongoing hijab row, saying restraint would serve the country and the public interest.In a post on…
Kota: A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh allegedly died by suicide at her rented flat in Landmark City Tuesday night.The deceased, Khooshbu Patel, a resident of Chhatarpur, was found hanging by her younger sister Khushi, who is preparing for JEE in Kota.Police said Khushi returned to the flat around 9pm after attending classes in…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 49,571 people in July, marking the highest monthly arrest tally during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to government data analysed by The Associated Press.The figure was 15 per cent higher than the 43,021 arrests recorded in June and about 70 per…
Behind the rhinestones, Dolly Parton reportedly endured a heartbreaking final battle in private. Dolly Parton spent a lifetime making sure the world saw the woman behind the rhinestones as strong, glamorous and larger than life. But in the final months before her death at 80, the country music icon was reportedly living with a very…
On August twenty-sixth, twenty twenty-six, Ren Shen Day enhances intuition and promotes keen judgment, aiding in thoughtful decisions. Those born under the Tiger and Pig signs should tread carefully regarding unexpected changes and financial issues. Meanwhile, Rats and Dragons may notice increased clarity and helpful insights. For Snakes, this day encourages quiet reflection and optimal…
NDMC apologises for waterlogging after heavy rain NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday apologised to residents for waterlogging following heavy rain over the past two days, acknowledging that water took more than an hour to drain from some areas and promising to strengthen its systems to prevent a repeat.NDMC chairman Manoj…
