Blind girls perform Garba Rass with sword

M Sivaguru Prabhakaran, Commissioner of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC), confirmed on Tuesday that 43 students fell ill after consuming food allegedly contaminated by a lizard at a local school. The incident led to a swift emergency response, with 30 boys and 13 girls being rushed to the government hospital for medical attention.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when a group of men allegedly harassed a girl from Northeast India and her friends while they were taking a walk in a park. When one of the girls objected to inappropriate remarks, the situation escalated, leading to her assault. The injured girl was taken to Safdarjung Hospital for medical examination and treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that she sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover soon.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, in a post on X, wrote, "Angered by the repeated attacks on North East people in Mainland India. The physical attack on two of our people from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court, Delhi, is sickening. Racial bullying should not be accepted as the new normal, and we must act against it."

The Chief Minister lauded the candidates for their dedication and hard work, stating that their achievements would inspire the youth of the state, particularly girls.

Extending greetings to women on the occasion of International Women's Day, KT Rama Rao called upon young girls to stand on their own feet and strive for financial independence, an official press note said.

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) welcomed 28 participants for the fourth edition of its 'Leadership and Strategic Thinking' programme for visually-challenged people. The three-day immersive programme, scheduled from March 6 to 8, was inaugurated today by Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA; Rajesh Chandwani, Faculty Chair for the programme; Bhushan Punani, General Secretary, Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad, and Kinnari Desai, Deputy Director at BPA, according to a release.

Sharma was speaking to ANI after inspecting examination arrangements at the historic Portmore Girls Senior Secondary School in Shimla during his visit to various examination centres across the state.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually addressed a Press Briefing at the World Health Organisation Headquarters today underscoring India's strong commitment to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem and strengthen global cooperation on pressing health challenges, the release said.

The 90-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive commenced in Bhaderwah with its formal inauguration at the Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah. The campaign was inaugurated by ADC Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal in the presence of Block Medical Officer Bhaderwah Dr. Varsha Sharma.

The solid rocket was fully designed and built by girls, along with an indigenously developed in-house electric rocket system.