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Woman delivers baby outside labour room in hospital
Berhampur: A woman delivered a baby outside the labour room of MKCG Medical College and Hospital here as she was allegedly denied entry into the room, prompting the authorities to order an inquiry into the matter. The woman was allegedly denied entry into the labour room by the officials of gynaecology department yesterday. "The matter will be inquired by a committee in the department, headed by its head of department. I have already asked the HoD of the gynaecology department for inquiry", said superintendent of the medical college and hospital Khetrabasi Subudhi.
UP madrassas told to celebrate I Day, event to be videograped
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has directed all madrassas (Islamic schools) to hold celebrations on Independence Day and videograph the event, according to minority welfare minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary. The event to be held on August 15 should include hoisting the tri-colour, singing the national anthem and paying tributes to freedom fighters.
Dalai Lama: I am son of India, won't comment on Indian politics
Nimrat Kaur: While addressing the Editors Guild on the topic Independent Press and Ethics, much revered global Bhdhist leader and Nobel Laureate Dalai Lama said a lot by not refrained to say much on Indian politics.
Sharad Yadav free to take his decision: Nitish Kumar
New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar today virtually shut the door on any reconciliation with rebel leader Sharad Yadav, saying he is free to take any decision as the alliance with the BJP had the entire party's nod.
After 70th year of Independence, women seeks #AzadiFromPatriarchy
Munish Nagar: The entire nation has been busy in the celebrations of the 70th Independence Day on August 15. India attained freedom from British rule 70 years ago on the same day.
Second case of suicide due to 'Blue Whale challenge' reported in MP
A Class 7 student in Indore who attempted suicide as part of the Blue Whale Challenge used to note in his school diary every successful stage completed in the dangerous self-harm game, school sources said on Friday.
UAV crashes in Kathua
Jammu: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle of the Indian Air Force crashed in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Kathua after its lost contact with the radar early today. The UAV crashed near Ladol village of Chadwal belt in the district.
Khudiram Bose, a young hero of freedom struggle
Khudiram Bose, a resident of West Bengal joined freedom struggle when he was just a teenager. The small boy had a big dream to see India free from the clutches of British rule. Bose had planned the murder of Kingsford, the magistrate of Muzaffarpur, Bihar who was famous for passing harsh and cruel sentences to young freedom fighters. So, that’s why revolutionaries had planned to kill him.
Historic Muslim Park in neglect
Srinagar: The historical Muslim Park in Jamia Masjid, which used to be a vibrant place for political activities from 1940 onwards, has lost its sheen and has been encroached upon.
Class 9 boy on way to finish 'Blue Whale' challenge rescued by Police
Pune: A 14-year-old boy from Solapur, who left home to complete a task given to him in the online game 'Blue Whale Challenge', was rescued by the police on his way to Pune. Recently, a teenager addicted to the Blue Whale Challenge game had ended his life by jumping off a building in Mumbai. The district police yesterday intercepted a Pune-bound state transport bus in which the teenager was travelling, near Bhigwan on an information given by their Solapur counterparts.