Calling the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana a "big day," Eknath Omble, the brother of Ashok Chakra awardee and 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble, on Thursday urged the central government to hang Tahawwur Rana.
In view of saving electricity expenditure on tubewells across the state, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan has directed the department of drinking water and other related departments to work on the action plan to install solar energy systems by mapping the vacant places.
The Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs 13.46 crore for a memorial honoring 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble in his native village, Kedambe, Satara. The first installment of Rs 2.7 crore has been released under the state's rural memorials scheme.
Ramkumar S, Secretary and Mission Director (MD) of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Meghalaya, who himself recovered from Tuberculosis, said that they have launched the 100-day TB programme as well as the Comprehensive TB Care Programme in the state.
BJP MLA from Patparganj assembly constituency Ravinder Singh Negi urged meat shops near temples to remain closed on Tuesday and during the Navratri. He said, he was upset to see a meat shop open in front of a temple and requested the shopkeepers to close on Tuesdays, which they agreed to.
Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia, Saima Wazed expressed confidence towards the commitment to end tuberculosis (TB) on World TB Day 2025.
Initially implemented in 445 districts, the initiative has shown significant success in TB detection and treatment, prompting authorities to consider scaling it up nationwide.
Ridalin Shullai, a TB survivor, shares her emotional journey of battling multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), the loss of a lung, and the stigma surrounding the disease. She also highlights the need for counseling and support for TB patients.