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Public Dialogue Must be Fact-Based and Focused on Issues of Public Interest, Says Union Minister Manohar Lal As He Inaugurates four projects of Karnal Smart City 

Public Dialogue Must be Fact-Based and Focused on Issues of Public Interest, Says Union Minister Manohar Lal As He Inaugurates four projects of Karnal Smart City 

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) – Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, on Sunday, said that public dialogue must be rooted in facts and truth and should focus on meaningful issues concerning the youth and public interest rather than being used merely to gain publicity. The Union Minister was interacting with media persons after inaugurating four projects of Karnal Smart City worth Rs. 23.67 crore. He said that the projects would benefit the people, while work on another four to five projects is yet to be completed. These include a major elevated bridge project, which is…
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Every Pregnant Woman to be Digitally Monitored Through ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal, Says Nayab Singh Saini

Every Pregnant Woman to be Digitally Monitored Through ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal, Says Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that the State Government is implementing the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and ensure timely and quality healthcare services for pregnant women. The government aims to register every pregnant woman in the state on the portal and continuously monitor her health throughout pregnancy, during delivery and in the post-partum period. The Chief Minister said that the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal, State-Level Command Centre and 102 Maternal and Child Health Call Centre will be integrated through modern technology. The integrated system will help ensure better healthcare services for pregnant women,…
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Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini watches live broadcast of 137th edition of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in Panchkula

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini watches live broadcast of 137th edition of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in Panchkula

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh):  Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today watched the live broadcast of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s 137th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in Panchkula. Special arrangements were made for the programme at the Convention Hall of Red Bishop, Sector 1, where the Chief Minister watched the broadcast along with public representatives, party workers and members of the general public. Through Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi interacts with citizens across the country and shares inspiring stories, innovative ideas and people-led initiatives that are contributing to positive change. The monthly programme highlights the efforts…
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NEET-PG 2026: Jaipur Candidates to Reappear on September 5 After Power Failure Disrupts Test

NEET-PG 2026: Jaipur Candidates to Reappear on September 5 After Power Failure Disrupts Test

Jaipur (Rajeev Sharma): The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a fresh examination for candidates whose NEET-PG 2026 test was disrupted at the iON Digital Zone iDZ centre in Sitapura, Jaipur, following a power failure. The affected candidates will now appear for the examination on September 5, 2026, at 3 pm in Jaipur, according to an official notice issued by NBEMS. Two Sitapura centres affected The disruption occurred at Test Centres 41682 and 41683 at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura facility. NBEMS said the examination could not be completed at the centres because of an…
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Nepal Floods: Unidentified Bodies to Be Buried as Authorities Create DNA Trail for Future Identification

Nepal Floods: Unidentified Bodies to Be Buried as Authorities Create DNA Trail for Future Identification

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal is preparing to bury unidentified and unclaimed victims of this week's devastating flash floods as authorities struggle with the sheer number of bodies recovered and the limited facilities available to preserve them. More than 700 bodies have been recovered since the floods swept through villages and towns on Wednesday. Among the worst-affected areas is Chitwan, where 233 bodies have been recovered so far. The large number of remains has put considerable pressure on local hospitals and temporary storage facilities. Authorities say burial has become necessary as the bodies deteriorate and health concerns increase. DNA collected before…
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PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: ‘Drug-Free Youth’ Vital for India’s Developed Nation Goal

PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: ‘Drug-Free Youth’ Vital for India’s Developed Nation Goal

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday put the spotlight on the fight against drug abuse, saying India's ambition of becoming a developed nation cannot be achieved without ensuring that its young population remains free from addiction. During the 137th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi spoke about the government's Nasha-mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign and praised the growing participation of young people in the initiative. He called on citizens, particularly content creators, to take the anti-drug message to wider audiences by creating material in different Indian languages. https://youtu.be/MaPRwJjksZU ‘Addiction affects entire…
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fischer Earthquake-proof Retrofitting Solutions – A New Hope for Millions of Existing Buildings in India

fischer Earthquake-proof Retrofitting Solutions – A New Hope for Millions of Existing Buildings in India

A research project carried out by the fischer Group of Companies in collaboration with Purdue University (USA) has shown that existing buildings can be made significantly more resistant to seismic forces through targeted retrofitting measures. In earthquake-prone regions, such solutions have the potential to improve structural safety and help protect lives. The severe earthquakes of recent days have once again tragically demonstrated how vulnerable people are in seismically active regions. The images of destroyed homes and the high number of casualties are deeply distressing – and raise a pressing question: how can such disasters be prevented in future, or at least their consequences mitigated?   fischer earthquake-proof…
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BATIC 2026: Global Digital Leaders Unite to Build APAC's Connectivity, Cloud, and AI Future

BATIC 2026: Global Digital Leaders Unite to Build APAC's Connectivity, Cloud, and AI Future

The Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) 2026, held from 25 to 28 August 2026, brought together more than 2,700 delegates from over 760 companies across 67 countries, alongside 72 sponsors and exhibitors and more than 4,500 scheduled meetings through the BATIC App, for two conference days of discussions shaping Asia Pacific’s digital economy.   BATIC 2026 delegates gather in Bali, Indonesia   Under the theme “Uniting Ecosystem to Drive Connected Progress”, BATIC 2026 reinforced one central message: the advancement of connectivity, cloud, and AI depends on strong collaboration across the entire digital ecosystem.   Conference Day 1: Strengthening the…
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Nepal Flood Disaster: 734 Dead, Nearly 2,500 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

Nepal Flood Disaster: 734 Dead, Nearly 2,500 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood disaster has taken a devastating toll, with the number of confirmed deaths rising to 734 on Sunday as rescuers continue to recover bodies from areas hit by the massive flash floods. Nearly 2,500 people are still reported missing, keeping search and rescue teams engaged across the affected region. Operations have entered their fifth day, with authorities working to reach isolated communities and locate those who remain unaccounted for. Bodies have now been recovered from all eight districts affected by the disaster, officials said, while teams continue to search through damaged settlements and debris. Avalanche-triggered floods…
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Indian Army Aviation Executes Risky Rescue at 18,600 Feet Near Nun Kun

Indian Army Aviation Executes Risky Rescue at 18,600 Feet Near Nun Kun

Leh (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Army Aviation crews carried out a challenging casualty evacuation near Nun Kun at an altitude of approximately 18,600 feet, overcoming strong winds, steep terrain and the absence of a conventional landing zone. The rescue required the pilots to operate within extremely narrow safety margins as they attempted to reach the casualty on a difficult mountain slope. Helicopter stripped down to reduce weight With aircraft performance severely affected at such extreme altitude, the crew adopted measures to reduce the helicopter's weight. Non-essential equipment was removed and only limited fuel was carried for the mission. The reduced load…
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