Maharashtra's Saur Vahini scheme back on track, but still has a long way to go

Abhijeet Gurjar | October 11, 2023 6:11 PM

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), (IANS/ 101 Reporters) "There is enough water in our wells to irrigate crops. But what can we do if the power supply is so erratic? We have forgotten our daily routine and are following only the routine of power availability," frets Kamdev Pujari (59), while waiting for the water to reach the farther end of his 10-acre sugarcane field around midnight. Pujari hails from Kumbhoj in Hatkanangale taluka of Kolhapur.

Pink booths to come up in nine UP cities for women safety

IANS | October 11, 2023 2:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has identified 20 religious places, spanning nine districts, for the establishment of Pink Booths under the 'Safe City' project.

CM Vijayan condoles 101-year-old Nari Shakti Puraskar recipient Kathyayani Amma

IANS | October 11, 2023 10:33 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 11 (IANS) Now 101 years old, Karthyayani Amma, who in 2018 wrote into record books by becoming the oldest lady who turned literate breathed her last at Alappuzha on Wednesday.

Vistara airline's response to its Captain's leave sparks outrage on Internet

IANS | October 10, 2023 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Vistara airline's decision to deny a pilot's request for leave has ignited a storm of outrage on the Internet.

Study of 1918 flu contradicts belief that healthy young adults were more vulnerable

IANS | October 10, 2023 7:37 PM

Toronto, Oct 10 (IANS) An international team of researchers studying the remains of 1918 flu pandemic victims found that frail and young adults were more likely to die, contradicting the widespread belief that the flu disproportionately impacted healthy young adults.

Amit Shah kick-starts BJP campaign in T'gana with double-engine slogan

IANS | October 10, 2023 5:14 PM

Adilabad (Telangana), Oct 10 (IANS) A day after the Election Commission announced the schedule for assembly elections, Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the party's election campaign saying Telangana needs a double-engine government of the BJP.

Running better than antidepressants to tackle depression: Study

IANS | October 8, 2023 4:06 PM

London, Oct 8 (IANS) In terms of improving mental health, running for depression or anxiety and taking antidepressants showed similar benefits -- a 16-week course of running over the same period scored higher in terms of physical health improvement, whereas antidepressants led to a slightly worse physical condition, a new study has said.

Goa sees National Games as precursor to a culture of sport tourism

Sanjay Borkar | October 8, 2023 9:57 AM

Panaji, Oct 8 (IANS) As eight million tourists visit Goa every year to explore beaches, religious sites, hinterlands, etc, the coastal state, while hosting the 37th National Games, is aiming to achieve its goal in sports tourism.

SRK’s 'Jawan' gets an explosive salute in Malegaon cinema hall

Quaid Najmi | October 7, 2023 3:24 PM

Nashik, Oct 7 (IANS) Some overzealous fans of Shah Rukh Khan gave an explosive response to his latest blockbuster release 'Jawan' at a cinema hall in the late-night show last night, officials said here on Saturday.

'Something missing in remand order': HC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea by NewsClick founder-editor

IANS | October 6, 2023 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday sought Delhi Police's response on pleas by NewsClick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty challenging their arrest in a case lodged under the provisions of UAPA.

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Maharashtra's Saur Vahini scheme back on track, but still has a long way to go

Pink booths to come up in nine UP cities for women safety

CM Vijayan condoles 101-year-old Nari Shakti Puraskar recipient Kathyayani Amma

Vistara airline's response to its Captain's leave sparks outrage on Internet

Study of 1918 flu contradicts belief that healthy young adults were more vulnerable

Amit Shah kick-starts BJP campaign in T'gana with double-engine slogan

Running better than antidepressants to tackle depression: Study

Goa sees National Games as precursor to a culture of sport tourism

SRK’s 'Jawan' gets an explosive salute in Malegaon cinema hall

'Something missing in remand order': HC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea by NewsClick founder-editor

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