New Delhi: A higher dose of rifampicin — a bactericidal antibiotic used primarily to treat tuberculosis (TB) — may be safe, and its use can potentially lead to recurrence-free survival in patients with pulmonary TB, according to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).TB is curable but still remains the most common…
New Delhi, 6/4: A masked man drove an SUV into Delhi Assembly premises on Monday afternoon in a security breach and escaped after placing a bouquet outside the Speaker’s office but within hours the driver was apprehended, police said. The SUV entered the premises by forcing its way through one of the boundary gates where…
Kolkata, 26/2: The West Bengal Police arrested TMC leader Ajit Maiti from the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district on the charges of land grabbing from villagers, an officer said on Monday. Maiti, considered a close aide of absconding TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh, was detained on Sunday evening from the residence of a civic…
New Delhi, 10/9: In a major development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 related situation and the vaccination drive in the country, government sources said. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said India is still going through the second wave of Covid-19…
Kolkata, 7/9: CBI raids were under way at six premises of TMC leader and West Bengal minister Moloy Ghatak—five in Kolkata and one in Asansol— in connection with the coal scam. Searches began early on Tuesday morning, news agency ANI reported.
Bhubaneswar, 11/12: In a recent developments, Ghasipura MLA Badri Narayan Patra has been airlifted to a hospital in Hyderabad. According to reports, he complained chest pain and breathlessness. He was previously admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.He was shifted to Hyderabad for advance treatment.
Bhubaneswar, 5/3: In a big development, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced names of the party’s Mayor candidates for three municipal corporations ahead of the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) polls in the State on Saturday .Subash Singh, Sulochana Das and Sanghamitra Dalei have been named as the Mayor candidates of BJD for Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC),…
Khordha,6/3: In a shocking development, 4 person dead and 4 person critically injured because of a fire mishap during Dola Utsav at Bhusandapur village under Tangi police.The victims were making firecrackers for the Dola Utsav.The reson of the fire mishap is yet to be known.
Dhamra, 20.09.2025: On the occasion of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Dhamra Port initiated a coastal cleaning campaign at the jetty near Maa Dhamrai Temple. Employees of the port actively participated in clearing waste from the passenger boat jetty area. The effort highlights the importance of cleanliness for the safety and hygiene of local commuters. Odisha’s 480…
Udala: The police arrested three individuals including a school teacher in a job scandal in Udala under Khunta police limits of Mayurbhanj district on Thursday night. Around 15 candidates have fallen prey to the job scandal from Udala, Khunta, Baripada and Jharpokharia. These individuals were charging hefty fees on the pretext of giving government jobs…
