Author: Agencies
AHMEDABAD: Fifteen workers were rescued, and 12 of them were hospitalised after a large metal slab collapsed at an under-construction site in Gandhinagar, officials said. The incident occurred in the Kudasan area at around 9 pm on Wednesday when the slab crashed during ongoing construction work. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited the site after the accident and said 12 of the rescued workers were admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, while three others who did not suffer major injuries were discharged. “According to the report received from the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital Superintendent, all 12 individuals hospitalised are safe, and…
India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations. The Indian Embassy in Nepal highlighted on Wednesday that an eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies landed in Kathmandu, marking the latest shipment in a continuous aid effort launched on August 26, 2026. Alongside core relief supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and essential medicines, India has dispatched specialised technical gear to address the critical…
Alleged fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya who is currently living in London has once again alleged that he is a victim of injustice by the Indian government and is living abroad due to the ongoing process in the UK. In a series of posts late on Wednesday (Local time), the former Kingfisher Airlines boss made reference to recent CJP led protests and alleged that he continued to face injustice. “With all the injustices I have faced and continue to face, I wonder if I should become a cockroach. Maybe a better life on the cockroach side,” he said. Making a reference…
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday praised India’s progress in the health sector, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases. The WHO chief said he met India’s Health Minister JP Nadda and congratulated him on the country’s “impressive health gains”. In a post on X, the WHO Chief wrote, “I met India’s Health Minister @JPNadda and congratulated him on the country’s impressive health gains, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases. Through 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, India is bringing screening for hypertension, diabetes and common cancers…
NEW DELHI: The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12–13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the high-profile Summit, which brings together heads of state, foreign delegates, heads of international organisations, and key dignitaries representing member states, partner countries, and outreach invitees. India holds the BRICS Chair for the 2026 edition, with proceedings guided by the official theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The alliance has undergone a transformative evolution since its origin as the BRIC grouping comprising Brazil,…
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Anvy Lavasa, today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat here. Lavasa was recently assigned the additional charge of the Tribal Affairs Department. During the meeting, the Minister and Secretary discussed key issues concerning the department and reviewed initiatives aimed at strengthening the welfare, development and socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities across Jammu and Kashmir. Rana extended his best wishes to Lavasa and expressed confidence that her administrative experience would further strengthen the department’s efforts towards the overall development of tribal communities in…
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Badampora Lar Tulmulla line will be observed due to which power supply to Lar, Waliwar, Watlar, Repora, Tulmulla, Dangerpora, Theeru, Larsun and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 14 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Badampora Kurhama Dab Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Dab, Batpora, Rabitar and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 10 & 15 September 2026. Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Shadipora HMT Tapline will be observed…
SRINAGAR: Students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have earned international recognition for their One Health initiative, receiving the prestigious One Health Day 2025 Student Competition Award at the World One Health Congress (WOHC 2026) in Lisbon, Portugal. The award was presented during the closing ceremony of the international congress, which brought together leading experts, researchers, academicians, policymakers, students and professionals from across the world to advance the One Health approach. Organised by the One Health Commission, the One Health Day Student Competition recognises outstanding student-led initiatives that promote interdisciplinary collaboration across human, animal and…
BANDIPORA: A comprehensive training workshop on the General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) for Kharif-2026 was organized on Tuesday at Bandipora to enhance the quality, precision and efficiency of agricultural data collection across the district. The programme was organized by the office of the Financial Commissioner Revenue and attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zafar Husson Shawal, and Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Bandipora, Shabir Ahmad Wani. The technical sessions were conducted by expert resource persons from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), including Syed Aadil Bukhari (ISS), Assistant Director (NSSO), and Mohd Shafi (ISS), Assistant Director (NSSO), along with representatives…
KUPWARA: My Bharat Kupwara, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised a press conference today to highlight the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz 2027, an initiative aimed at encouraging youth participation and engaging young minds in the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The press conference was chaired by the District Youth Officer, My Bharat Kupwara, and focused on creating awareness about the VBYLD Quiz 2027 and encouraging maximum participation of youth through the My Bharat Portal. The VBYLD Quiz 2027 provides an opportunity for young people to enhance their knowledge, express their ideas…