Asaram Bapu – Allegations of sexual assault – 2013
In August 2013, Asaram was accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old girl at his ashram in Jodhpur on the pretext of exorcising her from evil spirits. Last week,
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Chemical ‘substance’ used in Syria, says UN
Evidence suggests that some kind of chemical “substance” was used in Syria that may have killed more than 1,000 people, but any military strike in response must first gain UN
Chemical weapons used in Syria, says US
Asserting that chemical weapons were used in Syria by the embattled Assad regime, US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday termed the last week’s attack that killed over 300
Dhamara Ghat train tragedy
At least 37 persons were feared dead and 30 others injured after being run over by Saharsa-Patna Rajya Rani Express at Dhamara halt on Monday morning, triggering a protest by
Higher BMI increases gallstones risk
Elevated body mass index (BMI) is tied to increased risk of gallstone disease, especially in women, a new study has claimed. Researchers led by Dr Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen from Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen
Genes responsible for glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer
Scientists have identified 18 new genes responsible for driving glioblastoma multiforme, the most common and most aggressive form of brain cancer in adults. “Cancers rely on driver genes to remain
HUDCO to Provide Long Term Soft Loans of Rs. 3000 Crore For Construction of Houses in Uttarakhand
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation (M/o HUPA) will help in planning, designing and reconstruction of devastated houses in Uttarakhand by deputing a Technical Team drawn from Housing
Air India carries relief material for Uttarakhand victims from Mumbai
Air India carried relief material for the victims of Uttarakhand on its flight from Mumbai to Delhi.The material was carried free of cost by the carrier. The relief material, comprising
Action taken by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for relief operations in Uttarakhand – An update 30.6.13
A three member high level team from the Ministry is stationed in Dehradun to assess the public health situation and coordinate with the State Health Authorities to provide whatever assistance
Uttarakhand Flash Floods–Assistance from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
ShriGhulamNabi Azad, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare briefed the media about action taken by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for Uttarakhand flash floods in New Delhi