Himachal govt defends the Shivalik waste plant in the Assembly, calling it essential for industries. MLA Hardeep Singh Bawa raises concerns from a local panchayat opposing its lease extension, prompting a debate on its environmental impact and future. The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday said the Shivalik Solid Waste Management Plant at Majra in Nalagarh, … Read more
We think a lot about healthy food, but what about the tools we use? The chopping board in your kitchen plays a huge role in your family’s health, depending on its type, cleanliness, and how you maintain it. When we talk about eating healthy, our minds jump straight to the food on our plate. But … Read more
Patrick Soon-Shiong said the trial has been fully accrued and passed its one-year mark. The Phase 2b trial is testing Tri-Ad5 vaccine in combination with Anktiva in patients with Lynch syndrome. Tri-Ad5 targets three proteins found on precancerous and cancer cells. The primary assessment at week 104 is expected around this time in 2027. ImmunityBio … Read more
Nepal’s Foreign Ministry has set up an Emergency Control Room to aid foreign nationals after deadly Bhotekoshi flash floods in Rasuwa district. The floods have killed 359 people, with 910 missing, prompting large-scale rescue operations. Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday established an Emergency Control Room (ECR) to coordinate assistance for foreign nationals … Read more
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami interacted with students at the ‘Chief Minister Youth Student Manthan’ in Rudrapur. He discussed their ‘My Dream Uttarakhand’ vision, stressing the government’s focus on youth empowerment for a developed state. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday participated in the ‘Chief Minister Youth Student Manthan’ programme on ‘My Dream Uttarakhand’ … Read more
Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region is on high alert due to severe floods in Nepal and ongoing rainfall. The Champawat administration is monitoring the Kali-Sharda river, while CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a survey of sensitive glacier lakes in the state. Kumaon on High Alert Amid Nepal Floods Due to the severe flash floods in neighbouring … Read more
Following deadly Nepal flash floods, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered strengthening glacier lake monitoring. The move includes scientific surveys of 13 sensitive lakes, installing early warning systems, and enhancing disaster response. In view of the potential threats posed by glacier lakes in Uttarakhand’s mountainous regions, the state government will further strengthen its monitoring and … Read more
Return-of-premium term insurance combines life protection with a maturity benefit. If the insured survives the term, the premiums paid are returned, helping overcome the psychological barrier of getting nothing back. It can also support forced savings and provide a predictable corpus for future goals. Somewhere in every term insurance conversation, the same objection surfaces. What … Read more
The Himachal Pradesh government has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to increase the maximum permissible age of contract carriage vehicles from 12 to 15 years, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday informed the state Assembly that the Himachal Pradesh government has urged … Read more
Apple’s upcoming September 9 event is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, raising questions about potential price drops for the iPhone 16 Pro and 17 Pro. While Apple typically discontinues older Pro models from its official store rather than reducing prices, retailers may offer discounts to clear existing inventory. Apple has stated that its … Read more