Chandigarh: Highlighting the interconnected nature of global healthcare, Vijay Nehra, additional secretary, department of health and family welfare, said “a health problem anywhere in the world is a concern for everybody in the world.”Speaking at the valedictory session of the 33rd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) at PGI Friday, Nehra stressed the need…
Pune: The trial in the Nasrapur minor girl rape and murder case commenced on Friday before special judge S R Salunkhe, with the prosecution seeking to add a fresh charge against the accused for allegedly destroying evidence.During the in-camera proceedings, special public prosecutor Ajay Misar moved an application to alter the existing charges by adding…
Lucknow: The state govt on Friday decided to conduct a comprehensive safety audit and risk assessment in all govt and aided schools across the state.Under this initiative, safety arrangements in 1.4 lakh schools, including primary, upper primary, composite, secondary, and Kasturba Gandhi Residential Vidyalayas (KGBV), will be evaluated.For this, the basic and secondary education department…
Bhilwara: A murder convict serving life sentence escaped from an open prisoner camp under Chittorgarh District Prison Friday morning, prompting police to launch a search operation. The jail administration lodged a complaint at Chittorgarh’s Kotwali police station after the prisoner was found missing during a routine headcount.According to Kotwali SHO Tulsiram Prajapat, jail guard Vedram…
NEW DELHI: Even as India faces energy disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, more trouble could be looming for the economy. IMD on Friday confirmed its forecast of ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall this year while further downgrading the extent of rains during the June-Sept season, with a high probability of ‘deficient’ rainfall, also known…
A US federal judge on Friday ordered the removal of President Donald Trump‘s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and blocked plans to temporarily close the venue for a yearslong renovation, ruling that the institution’s board exceeded its legal authority on both counts.US District Judge Christopher Cooper directed officials to remove within…
An Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer, Kevin Costner is best known for his iconic roles in movies such as ‘Dances with Wolves’, ‘The Bodyguard’ and the popular TV show ‘Yellowstone’. The all-round entertainer has made a legendary career of decades and gained respect in both the film and television industry. His ambitious passions have…
NEW DELHI: India endured mixed fortunes at the Singapore Open Super 750 on Friday as PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen bowed out in the quarterfinals, while the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty battled into the semifinals with a gritty comeback win.Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu once again found reigning Olympic champion and…
You may wake up feeling unsure, like the ground is steady but your feet aren’t. That’s the Moon pulling at your confidence and Saturn asking you to be careful with choices.You’ll need moral support. Call a trusted friend, talk to an elder, or spend ten quiet minutes in prayer or reflection. It helps more than…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed that a regular officer or caretaker be designated in every public-facing office to monitor basic facilities, cleanliness and maintenance on a daily basis. The direction came after Gupta conducted a surprise inspection of multiple sub-registrar offices operating from Ambedkar Bhawan in Rohini’s Sector 16 and expressed…
