Patna Medical College and Hospital Patna: Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has achieved a major milestone in eye care, with its eye bank successfully performing 300 corneal transplant surgeries in the last three years, restoring vision to hundreds of patients across Bihar.Hospital authorities said the eye bank has received 205 eye donations so far…
Delhi’s Lakshmi Yojana hits roadblocks as women struggle to even register (AI image used for representational purpose only). NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s Lakshmi Yojana, launched Augt 1, promises Rs 2,500 a month for eligible women. But many are getting stuck at the first level – registration.The signature of an MP or legislator, hunt for a…
Patna: The Bihar govt will intensify public awareness campaigns and plantation drives to increase the state’s green cover to 17% by 2028, environment, forest and climate change minister Ram Chandra Prasad said on Wednesday.Addressing a function at Aranya Bhawan on the occasion of Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Day, the minister said public participation would be key to achieving…
New Delhi: Delhi lieutenant governor TS Sandhu has directed DDA and tourism department of Delhi govt to prepare actionable plans for promoting Delhi’s heritage, art and design through concrete initiatives in the coming months. Chairing a meeting with senior officials, he stressed developing iconic global cultural events through public-private partnerships, strengthening city’s night economy and…
Family performs ‘symbolic last rites’ of daughter after love marriage Patna: A family in Jamui district allegedly performed the symbolic last rites of their adult daughter after she married a man of her choice, declaring her “socially dead”. The family reportedly took out a symbolic funeral procession in the village on Tuesday, a day after…
New Delhi: Panchvati Van, a special theme-based plantation developed over two acres, was inaugurated recently in Central Ridge. Drawing inspiration from sacred groves mentioned in Indian mythology, the circular patch contains 39 saplings of five species — banyan, peepal, Ashok, amla and bel.Union home minister Amit Shah, chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union environment minister…
The accused, Bhushan Singh, was sent to judicial custody after being produced in court on Wednesday Patna: A city-based builder was arrested on Tuesday night in connection with five alleged property fraud cases involving more than Rs 5 crore. The accused, Bhushan Singh, was sent to judicial custody after being produced in court on Wednesday,…
New Delhi: The newly reconstituted Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB), which met for the first time on June 29, has approved a four-year eco-restoration plan for the ridge forests over an area of 6,303.6 hectares.t also gave a nod to the creation of theme-based forests, and constituted its standing committee, which will first scrutinise the…
Bhagalpur: The 17th foundation day of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, was marked on Wednesday with the showcasing of more than 53 improved crop varieties and 79 agricultural technologies developed by its scientists and researchers.Speaking on the occasion, BAU vice-chancellor D R Singh highlighted the university’s 16-year journey in agricultural education, research and extension services….
Kangana Targets Gen Z Women Over ‘Drugs, Drinks, Body Count’; Rakhi Sawant & Saurav Das Hit Back BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has sparked a major controversy after targeting Gen Z women over the CJP-led protests. In a series of Instagram posts, she called them “ugly,” “corrupt,” questioned whether they could be homemakers, and accused them…
