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Nitish transfersRs.2.5k cr to 2.5 million women

PATNA, Oct. 7 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday transferred Rs.2,500 crore to the bank accounts of 2.5 million women beneficiaries under the CM's Women Employment Scheme at the rate of Rs.10,00... Read More


Fewer bond posts force MBBS grads to pay hefty fines, delay higher edu

MUMBAI, Oct. 7 -- Even as government MBBS seats in Maharashtra have risen from 4,080 in 2020 to 5,140 in 2025, medical interns say the applicant-to-vacancy ratio for compulsory bond service has worsen... Read More


Six patients killed in massive fire at SMS Hospital

Jaipur, Oct. 7 -- At least six patients were confirmed killed due to suffocation caused by smoke inhalation after a massive fire broke out at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the trauma centre in Sawa... Read More


Dhami asks officials to strengthen sport infra, fast-track varsity work

Dehradun, Oct. 7 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed officials to strengthen Uttarakhand's sports infrastructure and encourage wider youth participation in sports. Chairing a revi... Read More


FDA begins statewide campaign against banned cough syrups

Dehradun, Oct. 7 -- The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA), Uttarakhand, has launched an intensive statewide campaign against the sale and distribution of banned cough syrups. The move comes in... Read More


Govt to develop North India's first iron foundry in Kaladhungi as tourist spot

India, Oct. 7 -- North India's first iron foundry, built in the British-era in 1858 in Kaladhungi, Nainital district, is set to find a new identity as a heritage tourism destination. Once a thriving c... Read More


War of words between BJP, Cong over probe

India, Oct. 7 -- A year after a probe report by the Garhwal Commissioner found no irregularities in the gold decoration at Kedarnath temple, as alleged by the Congress, a war of words has erupted betw... Read More


Heavy rains lash parts of state as hilly distts get season's first snow

India, Oct. 7 -- Heavy showers lashed parts of Uttarakhand, including some areas in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar districts ... Read More


Make way for the white suit

India, Oct. 7 -- While a black or grey tuxedo-or suit, finds its rightful place in a gentleman's wardrobe, an all-white suit remains a rare and curious sight. But thanks to the likes of Pedro Pascal a... Read More


Cotton and its green makeover

India, Oct. 7 -- Cotton is perhaps the most common plant used to make fabrics, and is considered to be of excellent quality. However, conventional cotton cultivation is detrimental to the environment ... Read More