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Chandigarh PGI becomes first govt hospital to perform lung transplantSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 03:15 IST
The lung was harvested from an accident victim, Bhola Singh from Punjab’s Moga district. The Brain Death Certification Committee of PGI declared him brain-dead on Monday night. Soon thereafter, he was considered as a donor for the lung transplant.
Amarnath Yatra attack: Amid total shutdown, bandh hits life in JammuSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 03:14 IST
The shutdown was complete in Jammu, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur and partially enforced in Rajouri, Poonch, Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar districts, where government offices and public transport services functioned normally.
Amarnath Yatra attack: Anger, protests in KashmirSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 03:11 IST
Protesters started pouring in groups from early Tuesday to protest against the killing. A group of social activists arrived first, followed by representatives of the Valley’s tour and travel operators, political activists and the members of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI).
Amarnath Yatra attack: Spirit of Kashmiriyat very much alive, says Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 03:06 IST
Rajnath describes Amarnath attack as cowardly act
Gorkhaland Movement Leaders of Hill outfits to begin fast-unto-death from July 15Subscriber Only
July 12, 2017 03:21 IST
The boards — set up by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for different communities — have been a bone of contention between the state government and the GJM, with the latter accusing Mamata of trying to divide Gorkhas on lines of caste and community.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: At base camp, pilgrims say, nothing to fear at allSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 09:43 IST
Hours later, at the Amarnath Yatri reception centre, there is little sign of fear, anxiety or uncertainty among pilgrims gathering for the next day’s journey to the cave shrine, where the faithful gather every year to worship a Shivling-shaped ice formation.
Amarnath Yatra attack: Massive outrage shows Kashmir rejects such acts, says Mehbooba MuftiSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 09:00 IST
Amarnath yatra attack: Speaking to The Indian Express over phone from Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti said she had “no words to describe the pain and anguish” when she “met the survivors of the attack” on Monday night in Anantnag.
Send gaurakshaks to fight terrorists in Kashmir: SenaSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 02:48 IST
In the wake of the terror strike against Amarnath yatris, Thackeray claimed that Hindus were being targeted in the country.
Amarnath Yatra terror attack: ‘They were crying, shouting, but I drove fast,’ says driver Salim ShaikhSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 16:00 IST
"But I will think twice before going to Amarnath again. I am afraid, and I don’t think my wife and children will allow me to go there again,” said Shaikh, who hails from Jalgaon in Maharashtra and moved to Valsad at a young age.
World Population Day: PMC data reveals fewer vasectomies in city this yearSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 02:40 IST
This injection, officials added, is considered a safer alternative to hormonal pills, because of minimal side effects. The programme will be launched at 23 district hospitals, 20 medical colleges and 12 women’s hospitals, said an official.
CM-led think tank to be set up in TathawadeSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 02:18 IST
Experts from various sectors will be appointed to help the government evaluate the existing schemes, conduct policy research on various issues and sectors. The think tank will also study the best policies and practices of other states and nations.
Amarnath Yatra attack: Spot 300 m from J&K police campSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 02:13 IST
The attack spot, on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, five kilometres ahead of Anantnag town, is also connected through a cluster of villages to Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts.
Amarnath Yatra attack: At Anantnag, docs worked through the night to reduce casualty figuresSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 02:07 IST
Lauding the Anantnag doctors, J&K Director (Health) Saleem-ur-Rehman said they had showed similar resolve during the 2014 floods and the unrest in 2016.
Amarnath Yatra attack: From a reluctant pilgrim, a cook to one who enjoyed visiting temples; a list of victimsSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 09:57 IST
Amarnath yatra attack: Seven persons were killed in an attack on the bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday
Rain wreaks havoc in Northeast, 14 die in Arunachal landslideSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:55 IST
While at least 14 people, including women and children, were killed in a massive landslide in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, six people were killed in flash floods in Assam, and four died in a bridge collapse in Nagaland.
Hisar: Muslim slapped, asked to raise Bharat Mata sloganSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 11:52 IST
Harphool Bhatti said a group of youngsters slapped the victim as he stepped out of the mosque. A video of the incident showed a group of youths repeatedly asking Hussain to raise the slogan “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”. He is seen being slapped by one of them.
Amarnath Yatra attack: Militants were dressed in police uniform, say survivorsSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 09:52 IST
“Everybody in bus started shouting ‘Namaha Shivaya’ and our driver stooped low and pressed the accelerator,” Thakur recalls.
AIR news in local languageSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:45 IST
He said that RNU broadcasts six news headlines daily on Radio Pink city FM channel at 100.3 MHz in Jaipur while five news headlines are broadcast daily on Radio Sun City FM channel 102.1 MHz in Jodhpur.
Liquor sale ban: SC dismisses plea against highway denotificationSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:44 IST
Appearing for the Centre, Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the purpose of the SC order “was not to prohibit drinking, but drunken driving”. “These are internal city roads where facility to serve liquor exists,” he said.
Darjeeling unrest: After 36-year-old man dies, leaders say; Mamata Banerjee’s bullets against our khukrisSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:39 IST
Ashok had suffered injuries in police firing during an agitation on Saturday. He succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning at Manipal hospital in the neighbouring Sikkim.
This presidential election is a contest of two ideologies: Meira KumarSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:33 IST
When asked about the numbers not being in her favour, Kumar said the voice of the conscience could magically alter equations.
Niti Aayog’s Joint Working Group report: Setting targets for Uttar Pradesh to transform irrigation infraSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:24 IST
Beginning Ken-Betwa river-linking project in 2017-18 and completing it in 6-7 years, wrapping up Bansagar Dam project by March 2018, and bridging gap between irrigation potential created and utilised are some of the targets set by the joint working group
Kerala actress assault: Actor Dileep sent to court custody, axed by film associationsSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 08:31 IST
Early on Tuesday morning, the police produced Dileep at the residence of a magistrate at Ankamali, near Kochi. The magistrate ordered his judicial custody. A large number of people gathered there greeted Dileep with derisive hoots.
Norms don’t give flexibility for recruitment, says AIIMS Rishikesh director Prof Ravi KantSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 00:52 IST
Stalled construction work and lack of flexibility in recruitment norms are the main reasons why there’s still some way to go before AIIMS Rishikesh becomes a preferred destination for the people of Uttarakhand, according to Prof Ravi Kant, who took charge as the institute’s director on April 15. Excerpts from an interview with The Indian Express
AIIMS Rishikesh: Emergency centre without ICU, ICU without gas for ventilatorsSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 07:05 IST
The lack of adequate emergency and trauma care is just one of the glaring holes at AIIMS Rishikesh. The Indian Express also came across a severe shortfall in beds for patients, qualified faculty, and essential equipment and staff.
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