Pushed to the limits, villagers in Betul carve their own road

Pooja Yadav | August 21, 2023 6:09 PM

Betul (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 21 (101 Reporters/ IANS) On the night of July 19, Ramkali Vadive (45) became dizzy with high fever. As her situation worsened, her husband Surajlal Vadive sought help from acquaintances for a vehicle to take her to a nearby hospital. "None could arrive as there is no road for a four-wheeler to reach our house," recalled Surajlal who stays in Dhobandhana locality of Chira village in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district.

Smart city Agra dwarfed by encroachments

IANS | August 21, 2023 3:49 PM

Agra, Aug 21 (IANS) As the countdown to a new tourist season and the annual Ram Lila celebrations begins, the city administration is locked in a fierce battle against encroachments that have virtually choked Agra’s mobility arteries.

Covid-19 may trigger new-onset high blood pressure: Study

IANS | August 21, 2023 3:22 PM

New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Covid-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, is significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure in adults with pre-existing heart conditions, finds new study based on analysis of electronic medical records of more than 45,000 people.

Uzbekistan launches helpline for aspiring Indian medical students

IANS | August 20, 2023 6:34 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Health Ministry and Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA) launched toll free helpline number 18001232931 for Indian MBBS aspirants as per National Medical Commission (NMC).

Unusual weather in Himachal led to rise in tomato prices, situation under control now: Consumer Affairs Secy (IANS Exclusive)

Animesh Singh | August 20, 2023 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Having faced stormy weather over tomato prices which zoomed to Rs 200 per kg during the last two months, as well as dealing with higher rates of wheat, rice and pulses, Secretary in the Consumer Affairs Department Rohit Kumar Singh manages to maintain a calm composure.

Militancy is down, but suicide rate among students at all-time high in J&K

Kavya Dubey | August 20, 2023 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Nestled in the intimidating Himalayas, the valley of Kashmir, as much as it is a picture of heavenly environs with its exquisite abundance of nature, muffles the murmurs, cries, and even silence of many. Beyond the deafening sounds of conflict of three decades is the muted voice of those driven to do the forbidden—suicide.

What goes wrong when a student's response to stress is suicide

Kavya Dubey | August 19, 2023 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) In a fiercely competitive environment in an emerging power centre that India is, the common man’s road to success is but through education: one’s ticket to a better life and perceived creature comfort. But in this race for the achievable, many exhaust before they finish. Some just perish.

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Pushed to the limits, villagers in Betul carve their own road

Smart city Agra dwarfed by encroachments

Covid-19 may trigger new-onset high blood pressure: Study

Uzbekistan launches helpline for aspiring Indian medical students

Unusual weather in Himachal led to rise in tomato prices, situation under control now: Consumer Affairs Secy (IANS Exclusive)

Militancy is down, but suicide rate among students at all-time high in J&K

What goes wrong when a student's response to stress is suicide

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