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In a significant milestone for India’s public healthcare system, over 50,000 public health facilities across the country have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), marking a transformative step toward ensuring quality, safe, and patient-centric healthcare for all citizens. The Union Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that, as of December 31, 2025, a

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As the calendar turns to 2026, many people across the country are renewing their fitness resolutions, determined to make this year the one where they finally achieve their health and wellness goals. However, a common challenge that fitness enthusiasts encounter is the monotony of repeating the same workout routines. Performing the same exercises day after

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Bhubaneswar: Over 6,000 government doctors in Odisha under the banner of the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) boycotted OPD services for two hours on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing protest seeking fulfillment of their 10-point charter of demands. Key Demands of OMSA Doctors The doctors’ demands include: OMSA president Kishore Mishra described the two-hour OPD boycott (from 9 am to 11 am) as

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Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Wednesday announced that the state government will take stringent action against the land and sand mafia, as well as individuals “spreading anarchy,” asserting that a “pleasant and healthy” environment will be restored in the state by March 31. “Curing the Disease” of Mafia Influence Holding the revenue

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Gangasagar: In a major boost to safety measures for the upcoming Gangasagar Mela, the West Bengal government has deployed a high-speed, remote-controlled lifebuoy drone to assist pilgrims in distress along the Bay of Bengal coast, officials said on Wednesday. Advanced Lifebuoy Drone for Rescue Operations The lifebuoy drone is a motorized, self-propelled flotation device designed

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Chennai: In preparation for the Pongal festival, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the operation of a total of 59,095 buses across the state to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic, Transport Minister S. S. Sivasankar said on Wednesday. Special Bus Operations for Pongal A consultative meeting chaired by the Minister at the Secretariat

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Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of relief measures and development initiatives aimed at supporting disaster-affected families, fishermen, government employees, and local infrastructure projects, officials said. Disaster Relief for Affected Families The cabinet decided to allocate ₹58.45 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to assist 143 victims in Pathanamthitta district whose

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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday reviewed the master plan to develop a tourist and heritage centre around the historic Chakzam Bridge in Tawang district, emphasizing a “community-first” approach to preserve the region’s centuries-old engineering legacy. Speaking after the meeting at his office, Khandu highlighted the rich civilisational heritage of the Himalayas

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Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are shivering under unusually low daytime temperatures, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for the next two days. Alongside the cold, air quality in the capital has deteriorated to “very poor” levels, reaching an AQI of 336, highlighting the combined challenges of winter

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An encounter between security forces and Pakistan-linked terrorists has broken out in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Three terrorists, believed to be associated with the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), are reportedly hiding in a forested area and are engaged with the security personnel. The operation began in the evening in Kahog

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