Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) Pakistan’s population is continuing to expand at a rate that many systems cannot handle, which is pushing the country to its demographic threshold, according to a report.The country’s health leadership warned that Pakistan could soon become the world’s fourth most populous nation, which received renewed attention to a challenge that is rarely addressed with the urgency it requires, a report by the Maldives Insight stated.Pakistan is adding 6.2 million people every …
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 27 (IANS) Kerala is confronting an unusual and deeply unsettling consequence of its soaring temperatures, a sharp spike in snakebite incidents across the state.What was once considered an occasional rural hazard has, in recent days, turned into a widespread public safety concern cutting across districts, age groups, and even the perceived safety of homes.On a single day, 23 people required ambulance assistance for snakebites, while several others reported suspected enco…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) As the national capital grapples with intensifying summer conditions, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that the government has accelerated the on-ground implementation of its Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on residents.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister highlighted a series of measures being undertaken across the city to strengthen public health preparedness and ensure timely assistance during heat…
Raipur, April 17 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has ordered a probe into the accident at Vedanta Power Limited’s plant at Singhitarai in Dabhra tehsil of Sakti district, appointing the Bilaspur Divisional Commissioner as the inquiry officer.According to an official statement issued by the General Administration Department, the incident occurred on April 14 in Boiler Unit-1 of the plant due to a technical fault in the joint of a water supply pipe connected to a steam pipeline.The accident led…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Petroleum Ministry on Friday clarified that in today’s press briefing, it was inadvertently stated that over 4.05 lakh new LPG connections have been gasified over the last five weeks.“It is clarified that the figure pertains to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, not LPG connections. Progress on PNG connections has also been shared in recent press briefings and press releases,” the ministry stated, adding that “the error is regretted”.Domestic LPG cylinder del…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, and no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships even as LPG supply continues to be affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation. As many as 4.05 lakh PNG connections have been gasified, and about 4.41 lakh additional customers have also registered for new connections.Consumers are encouraged to use alternative fuels such as PNG and electric cooktops. All citizens are urged to conserve energy during the cur…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has arrested the kingpin of a well-organised cheating racket that targeted vulnerable women at hospitals and temples across the national Capital, officials said on Friday.The accused, identified as Paro (38), a resident of Bawana, had been absconding since 2023 and was declared a Proclaimed Offender in two cases. She was wanted in at least three cheating cases registered in different police stations of Delhi.According to police, the…
Kathmandu, April 6 (IANS) The Nepali government on Monday announced a series of immediate and long-term measures to strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance in the country’s mountain rescue operations, amid allegations that fake rescue missions for climbers have been conducted to secure large insurance claims. Some media reports also suggested that certain trekkers were deliberately harmed through contaminated food to trigger expensive aerial evacuations as part of a multi-million…
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday held discussions with senior representatives from major oil and gas corporations to streamline the supply of LPG and other petroleum products across the state. The high-level review meeting was held under the joint chairmanship of the Minister of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, and the Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra here.The meeting, attended by Principal Secre…
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Chennai is witnessing a fresh surge in conjunctivitis cases, with hospitals across the city reporting a steady increase in patients seeking treatment for the highly contagious eye infection.Doctors report that outpatient departments are now recording approximately 8 to 10 new cases daily, raising concerns about their rapid spread in densely populated neighbourhoods and workplaces.Medical experts attribute the spike to seasonal changes, particularly the transition from mo…