Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has decided to transfer funds under the Asadhya Yojana for critically ill patients directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts for a round of treatment and diagnostic tests.The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by KGMU vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityananda on Saturday in view of the recent Rs 2.5 crore…
Representational photo of blood donation World Blood Donor Day (June 14)Jaipur: Voluntary blood donors now contribute nearly three-fourths of the blood collected in government-run blood banks in Rajasthan, significantly reducing dependence on patients’ relatives for life-saving transfusions, health department officials said ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.The state collects around nine lakh…
Screengrab from video of FSUI seeking help & action (Credit: FSUI) The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) on Saturday called for assistance after an officer on a vessel off Oman Coast passed away. two days ago. The union body called for help, repatriation and action for the deceased Second Officer on MT Celestial“35-year-old Second…
Student narrates F1 visa interview rejection. Redditors point out the mistake. Getting a US visa approved at the consulate counter following a 10-minute interview could be tricky. Officers may not explicitly give a reason for the rejection, leaving applicants more confused about what they said wrong. A student took to Reddit, narrating the interview experience…
Being the daughter of two of Bollywood’s biggest stars meant growing up in the spotlight, but Twinkle Khanna once revealed that the endless rumours surrounding her parents, Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, never really affected her.In a throwback conversation with Jaaved Jaaferi on Yaadein B-Town Ki – Is Duniya Ke Sitaray, Twinkle opened up about…
United States’ Tim Ream (AP Photo) The United States kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, but the match will also be remembered for a groundbreaking VAR decision involving veteran defender Tim Ream.The incident unfolded in the second half when Dutch referee Danny…
Keep a close eye on your day. Mercury is agitated and the Moon can cause anxiety and small things may appear larger than they really are, particularly when family expectations and money are mixed.You could start with a plan, but end up spending money on items you didn’t intend to purchase. A repair, an online…
New Delhi: A teacher at a Delhi University college has been barred from entering the campus pending an inquiry into allegations that he secretly clicked photographs of a woman student during an examination earlier this week.The college authorities have also confiscated his mobile phone and he has been removed from examination duty. Further action, including…
The woman took the extreme step apparently over domestic issues George MendoncaNavi Mumbai: In a shocking and heart-wrenching incident, a 29-year-old tribal woman from Kharavali tribal hamlet in Mangaon taluka, Raigad, allegedly fed poison-laced cold drink to her four minor children before she herself consumed the poison on Saturday. While the woman and her two…
Bengaluru’s growing concern with rogue cables Bengaluru: What began as a routine ride home after a dental appointment ended in a devastating accident for 46-year-old Shaziya, who now faces months of recovery after a loose optical fibre cable allegedly snagged her scooter and threw her onto the road.The incident occurred around 7.15pm on June 9…
