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SRN Hospital Doctors Save Three Lives with Heart Procedures Without Open Surgery
State, Uttar Pradesh

SRN Hospital Doctors Save Three Lives with Heart Procedures Without Open Surgery

Prayagraj: A team of young cardiologists at Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital in Prayagraj has successfully treated three patients with critical heart conditions, all without performing open-heart surgery. The minimally invasive procedures are being hailed as a significant achievement in the region’s medical field. The team, led by Dr. Vimal Nishad, Dr. Vaibhav Srivastava, and Dr. Rishika Patel, managed to provide new life to patients despite limited resources. Dr. V.K. Pandey, Principal of Motilal Nehru Medical College, confirmed that all three patients are now stable and under medical observation. The first case involved a 58-year-old patient from Koraon, who suffered from bladder outlet obstruction and had a 32 mm atrial septal defect in the heart. Due to the high cardiac risk, su...
Sunetra Pawar Visits Satara to Console Grieving Family; Vijay Wadettiwar Questions Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
Maharashtra, State

Sunetra Pawar Visits Satara to Console Grieving Family; Vijay Wadettiwar Questions Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Satara/Pune/Mumbai: While investigations continue into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, political debates around the incident are intensifying. Following questions raised by NCP leaders Amol Mitkari and Sanjay Raut, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has now joined the discussion, demanding answers and pointing to widespread public concerns. On Monday, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar visited Satara to meet the family of Ajit Pawar’s personal security officer (PSO), Vidip Jadhav, who also died in the crash. Overcome with grief herself, Sunetra Pawar held Jadhav’s wife’s hand and offered her condolences, visibly moved by the tragedy. Prior to this, she paid homage at the memorial of Maharashtra’s first Chief Minister, Yashwantrao Chavan. Spea...
Triple Murder in Jharkhand Sparks Shock, Daughter Seriously Injured
Jharkhand, State

Triple Murder in Jharkhand Sparks Shock, Daughter Seriously Injured

Palamu, Jharkhand: A triple murder in the Panki police station area of Palamu district has sent shockwaves through the local community. Preliminary investigations suggest that the brutal killings may have been motivated by superstitious beliefs. Neighbors have been accused of carrying out the attack. According to police officials, a couple and their 18-year-old son were killed with sharp weapons late Saturday night, while their minor daughter sustained serious injuries. Motive Suspected to Be Superstitious Beliefs Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manoj Kumar Jha of Lesliganj said that the bodies were recovered from their home on Sunday. Initial investigations indicate that the murders may have been driven by suspicions of witchcraft. Search for the Accused Underway SDPO ...
Six Buses Caught Fire at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi; Operators Suspect Foul Play
Jharkhand, State

Six Buses Caught Fire at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi; Operators Suspect Foul Play

Ranchi: Panic broke out at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi on Sunday afternoon after six buses caught fire. The incident caused substantial financial losses for the bus operators. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, and police have launched an investigation into the matter. Incident Details Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started in one bus and quickly spread to five others parked nearby, engulfing a total of six buses. Fortunately, no one was present inside the vehicles at the time, and there were no casualties. The fire created chaos in the surrounding area. Suspicion of Deliberate Arson Bus operators have raised concerns that the incident may have been a deliberate act. They pointed out that none of the buses involved were air-conditioned, which is unusu...
Hemant Soren Challenges Himanta Biswa Sarma, Criticizes Country’s Economic Situation
Jharkhand, Politics, State

Hemant Soren Challenges Himanta Biswa Sarma, Criticizes Country’s Economic Situation

Ranchi/Tinsukia: With the 2026 Assam Assembly elections around the corner, political activity is heating up. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited Tinsukia to explore support for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma without naming him directly. Political Retaliation Ahead of Elections During the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma had camped in Ranchi for several days in an attempt to unseat Hemant Soren. Soren had then promised to respond at the right time. Fulfilling that promise, he began his Assam election campaign on Sunday by addressing a tribal convention organized by the Assam Tribal Students’ Association in Tinsukia, effectively challenging Sarma. Allegations of Discrimination A...
Jharkhand to Receive ₹51,236 Crore from Central Taxes; Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore Expresses Displeasure
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand to Receive ₹51,236 Crore from Central Taxes; Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore Expresses Displeasure

Ranchi: Jharkhand is set to receive ₹51,236 crore as its share of central taxes for the financial year 2026–27. Bihar, on the other hand, will get ₹1,51,831 crore, which is ₹13,316 crore more than its allocation in the previous fiscal year. Breakdown of Jharkhand’s Share According to the budget documents, Jharkhand’s share of central taxes includes: Corporation Tax: ₹15,040 crore Income Tax: ₹18,233 crore Central GST: ₹14,013 crore Customs Duty: ₹2,733 crore Central Excise: ₹1,164 crore Other Taxes: ₹51 crore Following the announcement, Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore expressed dissatisfaction, alleging that the state has been overlooked in the budget. Bihar Receives Higher Allocation Bihar’s allocation for 2026–27 shows a year-on-year inc...
Cloudy Skies Expected Over Jharkhand for Next Two Days; Rain Likely After February 20
Jharkhand, State

Cloudy Skies Expected Over Jharkhand for Next Two Days; Rain Likely After February 20

Ranchi: Jharkhand is set to experience cloudy weather over the next two to three days, with temperatures gradually rising. According to the Meteorological Department, while warm conditions will begin around February 15, rainfall may occur at some places after February 20. Pleasant Weather Expected in February Abhishek Anand, Director of the Indian Meteorological Department in Ranchi, said that February will witness generally pleasant weather. Light rainfall is also possible during the month. Residents can expect comfortable temperatures without severe cold or heat. Minimum Temperatures on the Rise In recent days, most parts of the state, including Ranchi, have seen relief from the intense cold. The minimum temperature has risen, with Ranchi recording a maximum of 24°C and a min...
Bomb Thrown at BJP MLA Ragini Singh’s Residence; Police Investigate CCTV Footage
Jharkhand, State

Bomb Thrown at BJP MLA Ragini Singh’s Residence; Police Investigate CCTV Footage

Dhanbad: Panic gripped the Jharia area of Dhanbad late Sunday night after a bomb was thrown at the residence of BJP MLA Ragini Singh. Fortunately, both explosive devices were not powerful, resulting in no casualties, but the incident created widespread fear in the neighborhood. Police are investigating the case. The incident took place at Singh Mansion, located near the steel gate on Sarai Dhela–Govindpur Road. One bomb landed inside the mansion while the other exploded near the gate. Authorities later confirmed that the devices were crude firecrackers (sutli bombs), not lethal explosives. Attack Carried Out by Two Youths on a Bike According to reports, the attack occurred around 11:40 PM. CCTV footage from Singh Mansion shows two young men on a motorcycle throwing the bombs. The ...
Clash During Ravidas Procession in Roorkee Leaves Two Dead, Several Injured
State, Uttarakhand

Clash During Ravidas Procession in Roorkee Leaves Two Dead, Several Injured

Roorkee, Uttarakhand: A violent clash erupted between two groups during the Ravidas Jayanti procession in Roorkee, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others. The incident, which involved firing and stone-pelting, occurred during the community feast organized after the procession. According to reports, the clash took place in the Bhagwanpur area of Binarasi village on Sunday. What began as a verbal altercation between two groups of youths escalated quickly, with both sides resorting to gunfire. Anand (28) of Binarasi was shot in the chest and died on the spot. Following this, another individual, Mangeram (45), was reportedly beaten to death by an enraged mob. Three others—Vikas, Gagan, and Yogendra—sustained injuries from stray bullets and were admitted to t...
Who Is Nitesh Soni? Gym Owner Stands by Kotdwar’s Deepak, Urges Citizens to Forget Hindu-Muslim Divide
State, Uttarakhand

Who Is Nitesh Soni? Gym Owner Stands by Kotdwar’s Deepak, Urges Citizens to Forget Hindu-Muslim Divide

Kotdwar, Uttarakhand: The controversy surrounding Mohammad Deepak, the gym employee who confronted Bajrang Dal activists over the naming of a shop as ‘Baba’ in Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal, continues to escalate. Deepak had faced protests and even an attempted attack for standing up against the activists. Amid the rising tensions, Nitesh Soni, the owner of the gym where Deepak works, has now come forward to publicly support him. Who is Nitesh Soni?Nitesh Soni runs the gym where Deepak is employed. In a video shared on social media, Soni praised Deepak for his courageous stand and urged people to support him on the basis of humanity, rather than religion. “Deepak stepped up for humanity,” Soni said. “Look at what he is facing today. Today, forget Hindu and Muslim. Today, we speak only of human...