Panaji: Goa’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.6 children per woman, the second lowest in the country after Sikkim (1), according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 6. Goa is tied at 1.6 with Punjab, West Bengal and Mizoram, while the national average stands at 2.With 1.6, Goa is already below the replacement…
Varanasi: After rescuing an 11-year-old girl, who was kidnapped on May 29 and raped, Haldharpur police arrested the accused Danish (21) in Mau district on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.Mau’s CO (Ghosi/Madhuban) Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that the teams of Haldharpur police station carrying out raids to nab Danish, resident of Mustafabad…
Gandhinagar: The state govt on Tuesday issued charge arrangement orders for six officers — four IAS officers and two GAS officers.A GAD notification stated that Sanjay Modi, executive director, Gujarat State Tribal Development Residential Educational Institution Society (GSTDREIS), will hold additional charge of the post of executive director, Gujarat State Tribal Development Corporation. Yogesh Nirgude,…
Ludhiana: Nearly seven months after the announcement of a sub-tehsil, the Ludhiana North sub-tehsil became operational on Tuesday. Punjab revenue minister Hardeep Singh Mundian inaugurated the newly constructed sub-tehsil complex in Ludhiana (North). The govt had announced the formation of the new sub-tehsil in Oct.Though the complex had been set up months ago, the appointment…
Chandigarh: The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) is drafting an infrastructure and faculty recruitment proposal for the Union health ministry to launch its first undergraduate medical college on the 50-acre Sarangpur campus.The satellite centre will host an annual intake of 100 MBBS students, easing the fierce competition for medical seats in…
Hiring takes a dive this year Pune: Fresh engineering graduates in Pune, especially from computer science, are navigating one of the toughest employment environments in recent years, with delayed campus onboarding, shrinking entry-level hiring and a series of alleged job frauds adding to uncertainty.Pavanjit Mane, president of FITE, said, “Almost 4,000 freshers reached out to…
HC VanlalruataAizawl: Mizoram govt on Tuesday issued a notification allowing individuals to consume and possess liquor on health grounds under Section 45 B(1) of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2025.Applicants seeking the permit, known as the ‘Red Card’, must pay Rs 50 for the application and an annual fee of Rs 5,000 for possession rights under the scheme.The…
“Zero tolerance should not be confined to criminals alone. It should also extend to public officials whose negligence, inaction or failure to perform their duties creates conditions that allow crime to flourish”(Drop Cap)“Zero tolerance against crime” has become a popular slogan in contemporary policing across the country. Citizens naturally expect the state to act firmly…
Rajkot: Western Railway on Tuesday showcased the redevelopment of Bhaktinagar railway station in Rajkot under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, highlighting upgraded passenger amenities and modern infrastructure developed at the station.Chief public relations officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, interacted with mediapersons during a visit to the station and inspected the completed works. He briefed…
Five-year-old girl after recovery with the team of doctors and medical staff at Udaipur hospital Udaipur: A five-year-old girl from Rajsamand district has made a full recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare and potentially life-threatening neurological disorder, after nearly 90 days of intensive treatment at the children’s hospital of Maharana Bhupal Hospital, affiliated with…
