New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Singh on Monday called a high-level meeting to discuss the current situation and preparedness for the prevention and control of H1N1 (swine flu) and vector-borne diseases in the national capital....
Guwahati, Aug 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has set an ambitious target of procuring 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy annually, with farmers to benefit from assured procurement at enhanced...
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Monday announced a nationwide strike on September 11 over the delay in implementing five-day banking, differences over the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and several pending demands, including...
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) A major fire broke out early Monday morning at a car showroom in Bankra near the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, in which 22 new cars were gutted, and...
Salem, Aug 24 (IANS) The water level in the Mettur dam is steadily rising following an increase in inflow from the Cauvery, raising hopes that water could soon be released for irrigation in delta districts if the trend continues. Water...
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi has said it is fully equipped to manage patients suffering from swine flu, or H1N1 influenza, as well as other seasonal illnesses, with necessary medicines, treatment facilities and supportive care available....
Bengaluru, Aug 24 (IANS) A war of words broke out between Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari and JD(S) MLA H.D. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, following the latter’s remarks questioning the officer’s posting and functioning...
Kurukshetra, Aug 24 (IANS) In a gruesome incident in Haryana's Kurukshetra, a woman allegedly killed her husband and severely mutilated his body before jumping from the terrace of their rented home after being confronted by their landlord, officials said. The...
Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese companies to expand their operations in India and create success stories similar to Suzuki and said that the country would like to see 1,580 Suzukis emerge...
Mumbai/Nagpur, Aug 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday issued orders to the health administration to conduct a high-level inquiry into the death of three newborn babies in the fire that broke out at the District Women's Hospital...
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams will begin their much-anticipated US Open 2026 mixed doubles campaign against a qualifier after the wildcard pair was handed their first-round opponent in the 16-team event on Sunday.Alcaraz and Williams,...
Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Expecting a grueling battle over the next few days, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten feels that to get ahead of India in the ongoing Test match, the hosts need to get things in their favour...