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08 Mar

Communal tension grips Bhainsa yet again; 12 injured, over 100 in police custody

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At least four persons were injured in alleged clashes between two groups in Bhainsa, a town in Telangana’s Nirmal district, on Sunday evening. The violence took place at Zulfiqar mosque in the town at around 8.45 p.m. Telangana Police imposed a curfew in Bhainsa area on Monday and took nearly 100 people into custody for questioning after late-night clashes between two groups left at least 10 people, including three policemen and a journalist, injured. Two houses and several vehicles were set ablaze in the incident that stoked communal tension in the area. According to police, violence broke out after nearly…

08 Mar

One more anganwadi worker dies after COVID-19 vaccination in Manipur

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Manipur reported yet another death of a COVID-19 frontline worker after an anganwadi worker died allegedly after receiving COVID-19 vaccine. The state had earlier reported the death of a woman frontline worker, that too, an anganwadi worker in Bishnupur district on February 19 last, a week after she received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The second death case allegedly after receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was reported in Jiribam district of Manipur bordering Assam on Sunday. The 72-year-old anganwadi worker, identified as HD Thansing wife of late HD Kapthieng of Chottobekra of Jiribam died Saturday evening,…

08 Mar

Oral health awareness camp at Tikenvong: Nagaland

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With an aim to spread awareness about oral health hygiene, a one-day oral health awareness camp was held on February 27, at Tikenvong village under Pungro block, Kiphire district. In a press release CMO office, district media officer Haichikambe Pame stated that the oral health camp was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Weri Mero, dental surgeon from Pungro CHC. It may be mentioned that 120 cases were registered during the day, wherein, 50 oral prophylaxis, 18 extraction, 12 root stump, 10 temporary filling, and 30 fluoride application were carried out. Members of village health committee, village council and the…

08 Mar

PM dedicates Janaushadhi Kendra at Shillong

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ celebrations through video conference on Sunday and dedicated to the nation the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong during the event. He interacted with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. Stakeholders were recognized by the PM for their excellent work and he asked beneficiaries to spread the word about the benefits of Janaushadhi. “You are my family and your ailment is ailment of my family members that is why, I want all my countrymen to stay healthy,” he said. “Dedication of…

08 Mar

BJP to hold big rallies in Assam

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The BJP will hold fewer rallies in poll-bound Assam as compared to West Bengal, which is also slated to go to the polls in March-April. The BJP is planning to organise just around a dozen big election rallies of senior leaders, including rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP’s Assam unit chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass said that the party will hold about 10 rallies, including rallies by Prime Minister Modi, BJP chief J.P. Nadda, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and other senior ministers and leaders. “Our focus is micro managing the polls and we are working on it,”…

08 Mar

ADC election delay irk Manipur tribal bodies

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Irked by Manipur government’s delay in holding elections to the autonomous district councils (ADCs), tribal bodies have threatened to launch intense forms of agitations. Barely a day after All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) set a March 11 deadline to issue notification for the elections, Chairmen Forum of Six ADCs Manipur on Saturday demanded that the schedule for the elections should be announced within a week’s time. After the extended terms expired in November 2020, the Manipur government superseded the six ADCs that cover all the 10 hill districts of the state on November 30, 2020. Citing COVID-19 pandemic as…

06 Mar

India’s best Casino Big Daddy hosts Nora Fatehi and other stars at its ‘Simply Feb’ulous’ Event

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India's best Casino Big Daddy hosts Nora Fatehi and other stars at its 'Simply Feb'ulous' EventBig Daddy, Asia’s largest offshore casino frequented by the Bollywood stars, scored with yet another scintillating weekend bonanza, Simply Febulous. The celebration that began on 25th February made it an extended weekend of exhilarating entertainment in which the pièce de résistance was undoubtedly the sensational performance of international star Nora Fatehi, who raised the temperature to fever pitch with her sensuous moves on 26th February. Nora performed to her hit Bollywood numbers including Dilbar, Kamariya, O Saki Saki and her latest hit, Garmi, leaving the…

06 Mar

Janhvi Kapoor on why she can’t watch mother Sridevi’s Chaalbaaz: ‘They were very mean to her’

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Janhvi Kapoor on why she can't watch mother Sridevi's Chaalbaaz: 'They were very mean to her'With Roohi, actor Janhvi Kapoor explores two ‘extremes of humanity’ in the same film, and that was the reason she was drawn to it. “It was so exciting to do it and I really thought it would open me up and be very liberating as an actor. I felt like I would hopefully grow a lot from the experience and add something to it as well. I hope that I have done that,” she told Hindustan Times. Janhvi described Afza as a character with a…

06 Mar

Janhvi Kapoor in sheer yellow saree and sequinned bralette turns up the heat in Delhi

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Janhvi Kapoor in sheer yellow saree and sequinned bralette turns up the heat in DelhiJanhvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma were snapped in New Delhi promoting their upcoming film Roohi on Thursday. The actress, whose song Nadiyon Paar released on Wednesday, was seen wearing a gorgeous chiffon saree. She looked breathtaking.Janhvi wore a simple and chic yellow sheer saree, which had intricate silver thread work and sequinned detail on the pallu and the border. Janhvi paired the saree with a heavily embellished bralette. The sleeveless blouse featured a deep and wide square neckline with gold sequinned details on the straps and…

06 Mar

Kim Kardashian Goes Monochrome Chic in a Bodycon Dress & Bold Ankle-Wrap Heels With La La Anthony

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Kim Kardashian Goes Monochrome Chic in a Bodycon Dress & Bold Ankle-Wrap Heels With La La AnthonyKim Kardashian reunited with longtime friend La La Anthony today as the duo showed off their individual bold style. As seen on Instagram this afternoon, the KKW Beauty founder joined Anthony in a chic hangout; Kim herself opted for a form-fitting pistachio green dress with a semi-sheer finish layered over what resembles Skims shapewear. Her red-headed counterpart decided on a black and white tube dress matched to PVC glittering mules.Kim’s footwear was not to be missed, either, as she continued the monochrome appeal of…