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24 Aug

Three Newborns Killed in Amravati Hospital NICU Fire, Probe Ordered Into Tragic Incident

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Amravati: (Rajeev Sharma) Three newborn babies died after a fire broke out inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati district in the early hours of Monday. The fire erupted while critically ill infants were being treated in the specialised unit, turning a routine night at the hospital into a frantic rescue operation. Hospital personnel responded quickly as smoke and flames spread through the ward. Doctors, nurses and other staff members began evacuating the babies from the affected section. Infants were moved to safer locations and arrangements were made to continue their treatment after…

24 Aug

Joint Rescue Operation Saves Labourer From Yamuna River in Uttarkashi

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Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): A labourer was rescued safely after getting stranded in the fast-flowing waters of the Yamuna River near the Kharadi suspension bridge in Uttarkashi district.The incident prompted an immediate response from multiple emergency agencies. Teams from the local police, Fire Department and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the location after being alerted about the stranded worker.Rescuers assessed the strong river currents before launching the operation. Working together, the teams approached the labourer and successfully brought him out of the river to safety.The coordinated effort by the three departments ensured that the rescue was completed without further…

24 Aug

Shiva Temples Across India Witness Massive Turnout on Final Monday of Sawan

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in several parts of India turned out in large numbers at Shiva temples on the final Monday of the sacred month of Sawan, marking the culmination of weeks of prayers, fasting and religious observances dedicated to Lord Shiva.From the early morning hours, worshippers began arriving at temples to perform rituals and offer prayers. Many devotees carried milk and water for abhishek of the Shivling, while flowers, bel leaves and other traditional offerings were also presented.The final Monday of Sawan is regarded as particularly auspicious by devotees of Lord Shiva. A large number of worshippers observed…

24 Aug

Himachal Monsoon Activity Set to Ease, Clearer Weather May Push Temperatures Higher

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity across Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain subdued over the next few days as the monsoon weakens over the hill state. The change in weather pattern is expected to bring longer sunny spells to several areas and could result in a gradual increase in daytime temperatures.The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain at some places on August 24. However, rainfall is expected to become much less widespread between August 25 and 27, when only isolated light showers are likely.Another spell of light to moderate rain could affect some parts of the state on…

23 Aug

Women’s Support For Bhagwant Mann In 2027 Will Be Bigger Than Teej Celebrations, Says Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A state-level Teej festival organised in Patiala saw a large turnout of women, with Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh welcoming Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann, wife of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Raj Lali Gill, Chairperson of the Punjab State Women’s Commission. The event highlighted Punjabi culture, traditional performances and women’s participation, while also becoming a platform to showcase the state government’s welfare initiatives. Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann Highlights Cultural Importance Of Teej Addressing the gathering, Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann said Teej represents happiness, togetherness, brotherhood and affection among Punjabi women. She described…

23 Aug

Goldy Brar Claims Responsibility For Hardeep Singh Nijjar Killing In Leaked Audio

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): A purported leaked audio clip has surfaced in which Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar allegedly claims that he and his associates were behind the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. In the recording, which is reportedly a conversation between Brar and Paramjit Singh Pamma, Brar is heard alleging that Nijjar was targeted because he supported people involved in drug-related activities and used young people for such networks. The authenticity of the audio has not been independently verified, and the claims made in it remain allegations. What Did Goldy Brar Say About Nijjar? According…

23 Aug

Basti Man Fatally Attacked by Daughter and Partner After Confrontation Over Relationship

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBasti murder, Dubaulia police, relationship dispute, Uttar Pradesh crime, violent assault

Basti (Gurpreet Singh): A 50-year-old man was killed in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district on Friday after objecting to his daughter's romantic involvement, police officials announced on Sunday. The incident occurred in Ramwapur Tiwari village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Dubaulia police station. The victim, identified as Krishna, had consistently expressed disapproval of the relationship and was working to arrange his daughter's marriage to someone else. The dispute turned violent when Krishna spotted the pair meeting near a local irrigation canal and confronted them with a wooden stick. The couple overpowered him, took control of the implement, and repeatedly…

23 Aug

Falling Ganeshotsav Idol Crushes Devotees in South Mumbai, Leaving Two Dead

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): A celebratory procession in south Mumbai turned fatal late Saturday evening when a massive Lord Ganesh idol toppled onto a crowd of devotees, killing two men and injuring five others, including two young children. The mishap took place around 10:00 PM along Balaram Merchant Road near Jay Ambe Chowk in the Bhuleshwar neighbourhood. The towering sculpture, known as "Bhuleshwaracha Raja," was being guided through the streets during its ceremonial arrival ahead of the annual festival when it suddenly destabilized and crashed into the accompanying gathering. Municipal authorities, local police, and emergency responders quickly deployed to the site…

23 Aug

Massive Search Underway After Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Odisha Coast, 22 Crew Missing

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A major joint search and rescue mission is currently in progress across the Bay of Bengal after a Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members foundered off the coast of Odisha on Saturday. While emergency responders successfully recovered two mariners alive from an emergency life raft late Saturday evening, 22 crew members remain missing at sea. The bulk carrier, identified as the MV Ocean Winner, had departed from the Odisha coastline on Friday laden with a cargo of iron ore bound for Singapore. Trouble emerged when coastal monitoring stations lost all radio and electronic communication with…

22 Aug

Centre Restricts Cold and Cough Drug Combinations for Children Under Four Over Safety Concerns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChlorpheniramine Maleate, Drug Restriction, DTAB, Fixed Dose Combination, Health Ministry, Paediatric Safety

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant regulatory intervention to protect paediatric health, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for infants and young children, mandating a strict warning label barring their use in patients under four years of age. The nationwide directive follows comprehensive scientific evaluations and recommendations by a specialized Expert Committee alongside the statutory Drugs Technical Advisory Board. Health authorities noted that administering these active pharmaceutical combinations poses potential clinical risks to young children, particularly when safer and…