Village near border reels from floods
Ferozepur : Sixty-year-old Chiman Singh of Kaluwala village near the India-Pakistan border has lost his crops and is on the verge of losing his home after the recent flood ravaged the little hamlet in Punjab's…
Day: July 30, 2023
Antibiotic stewardship efforts may miss not-in-person prescriptions (By: Chris Dall, MA)
Focusing ambulatory antibiotic stewardship interventions on in-person visits only may miss a substantial proportion of inappropriate prescribing, according to a study published yesterday in PLOS One. The study authors say the findings, which are based on ambulatory antibiotic…
US COVID markers continue slow summer rise (By: Lisa Schnirring)
Though the nation's COVID-19 activity is still at very low levels, markers that health officials use to track illnesses activity continued to show small rises for the third week in a row, according to the…
Inter-state Drug Smuggler Arrested with 1 kg Heroin: Ropar Police
Ropar : The district police have arrested a wanted interstate drug smuggler, Sohan Lal alias Kala, along with his 4 associates and recovered 1 kg of heroin from them. Besides, 143 grams of gold ornaments,…
Consider Alternative Crops if Paddy Re-transplantation Delayed: Experts
Chandigarh: As the recent flood wreaked havoc in many parts of Punjab, leading to extensive damage to the paddy crop, experts have suggested farmers grow alternative crops like maize, pearl millet, vegetables and moong if…
Govt’s Failure: Manipur Strife Ignored by PM Modi – INDIA MPs
New Delhi: A team of 21 Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc visiting Manipur has demanded Central Government’s intervention in the state for restoration of peace and normalcy. In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor…
6 killed in plane crash in Canada’s Alberta province
Ottaw: Six people were killed in a plane crash in west of Calgary in Canada’s Alberta province, media reports said. The plane, which left the Springbank Airport around 8:45 p.m. (0145 GMT Saturday) for Salmon…
Congress on Manipur: Instability in border state a threat to national security
New Delhi: As the violence in Manipur continues even after almost three months, the Congress feels that the “neighbours watch the instability in any of the states very carefully” and any “instability” in the border…
Andhra Police rescue puppies after dog seeks help
Vijayawada: In a heartwarming gesture, Andhra Pradesh Police rescued puppies stranded in flood water after the mother dog followed cops seeking their help. The incident occurred in NTR district, which is experiencing floods due to…
11-year-old millionaire plans retirement party on 12th birthday
Sydne: While most of us keep toiling till our golden years seeking a perfect retirement, an 11-year-old millionaire is throwing her 12th birthday party with a retirement plan. Pixie Curtis, the young Australian-born entrepreneur is…