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CHANDIGARH: Punjab has recorded a staggering rise of more than one lakh dog bite cases in the last five years, with daily averages now touching 882 incidents. The state, which has around 6.5 lakh dogs, including over three lakh stray dogs, has witnessed a sharp increase in cases, with officials warning of the public health risks. In the first seven months of this year alone, a total of 1.88 lakh dog bite cases have been reported, while last year's total stood at 2.13 lakh. The worst affected districts are Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala. As per the official data accessed by this newspaper from the state health department, between January and July this year, Amritsar district recorded the highest number of cases at 29,504, followed by Ludhiana (21,777), Patiala (14,120), Jalandhar (12,349), Hoshiarpur (10,920) and SAS Nagar (9,860). There has been a steady jump in incidents over the past five years, 1.10 lakh cases in 2020, 1.26 lakh in 2021, 1.65 lakh in 2022, 2.02 lakh in 2023, and 2.13 lakh in 2024, reflecting a rise of more than one lakh cases during the period. This year, three deaths have been reported. Last month, a mother and daughter allegedly died of rabies in Pathankot, and on July 17, a 32-year-old man succumbed in Patiala after being bitten by a stray dog. An analysis of data from 2020 to 2024 shows Jalandhar district has recorded the highest total of 1.12 lakh cases over the four years, followed by Ludhiana (99,678), Patiala (63,782), Hoshiarpur (56,113), SAS Nagar (55,286) and Amritsar (44,249).
Find the daily horoscope of the 18th day of November 2024, and navigate your day accordingly. Your dreams will grow like a lovely flower that smells great. Today, married people might have to spend a lot of money on school for their kids. Enjoy your partner's accomplishments and rejoice in their success and good luck. Be kind and honest when you praise someone. It will bother your loved one if you only call them for a short time. Keep an eye on what's happening around you, because someone could steal your work. Be yourself when you talk to people; being fake in any way won't help you. The day ...Read More >
India's pharmaceutical industry, valued at $50 billion, is booming as a global leader in generic drugs. With significant exports to 200+ countries, India meets a substantial portion of global demand for affordable medicine. Challenges include regulatory hurdles and quality assurance, as the nation aims to expand its generic drug market. The Indian pharmaceutical industry, currently valued at $50 billion, is playing an increasingly crucial role on the global stage. Renowned as the 'pharmacy of the world,' India's pharma sector is a major exporter, supplying essential generic drugs to over 200 ...Read More >
The overwhelming stench from the red liquid made it hard for residents to breathe, forcing many to stay indoors. Several warehouse managers in the area alleged that the situation arose due to nearby operators dumping chemicals directly into the drainage system. This practice, if true, poses a significant health hazard and raises concerns about the safety of the neighbourhood. ...Read More >
Tel Avis [Israel], November 18 (ANI): An Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut killed Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammed Afif on Sunday, Times of Israel reported. According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Mohammad Afif. Afif was killed in an IDF strike on the headquarters of the Syrian Ba'ath Party in central Beirut, Times of Israel reported. Israel is yet to confirm the killing of the Hezbollah spokesman, as per the Times of Israel. According to Al Jazeera, Afif hosted several press conferences for Hezbollah, providing information regarding the ...Read More >
When it comes to hiking in Kauai, Waimea Canyon is a standout location. Visitors often wonder which trail offers the best experience. The Waimea Canyon Trail, particularly the one leading to Waipoo Falls, is one of the top choices. Known for its moderate difficulty, this trail offers some of the most breathtaking views of the canyon, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Hikers will reach a plateau in the heart of the canyon, where panoramic, Instagram-worthy vistas await. The added benefit of having cell phone access along most of the trail means hikers can share their stunn ...Read More >
MORENA: Four women died and five others were injured after an explosion caused three houses to collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Morena city, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in the city's Rathore Colony area around midnight, said Superintendent of Police Sameer Saurabh. The body of one of the deceased women was still being extricated from under the debris, he said. Vasudev Rathore, whose house was destroyed in the explosion and whose 28-year-old daughter-in-law was among the deceased, expressed suspicion that the blast was caused by gunpowder. LPG cylinders were found intact dur ...Read More >
Travellers on Schengen visas can add two more countries to their Europe itinerary from 2025On your next trip to Paris, make sure to add one more iconic stop to your itinerary -- Notre Dame, as the beloved cathedral reopens after five years of restoration following the devastating 2019 fire. The tragedy that nearly destroyed the iconic church in April 2019 sparked an outpouring of global emotion. Now, the cathedral -- described by historian Jacques Hillairet as "the house of the people" -- is set to open its gates on December 7, following an immense restoration effort involving a thousand skil ...Read More >
Shocking! Lawyer rams Mercedes car into Kachori shop in Delhi, Six injured In a shocking incident, six people were injured after a lawyer rammed his speeding Mercedes car into a Kachori shop in the national capital. The incident took place at Fateh Kachori in Civil Lines area. The police have taken the lawyer into custody and seized his car. The lawyer has been identified as Parag Maini who is a resident of Noida's Sector 79. The police have registered a case against the lawyer under Section 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing hurt by endangering life). ...Read More >
Amid Exposition work, tourists throng Basilica of Bom Jesus Roque Dias Old Goa: With the 18th decennial Exposition of the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier set to begin on November 21, Old Goa is bustling with activity as final touches are being given to works taken up by the government authorities. From the attractive pandals of various sizes erected on the premises of the Basilica of Bom Jesus to the tents put up in the area near Se Cathedral, everything is well designed to accommodate the expected huge number of devotees who will visit Old Goa during veneration of the sacred relics. Se ...Read More >
Lebanese health ministry confirms 3,841 dead in Israel-Hezbollah conflict Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed its media relations chief Mohammad Afif was killed by an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut on Sunday. Israel has rarely hit senior Hezbollah personnel who do not have clear military roles, and its air strikes have mostly targeted Beirut's southern suburbs where the group has its heaviest presence. Israel's military, which earlier declined to comment, issued a statement late on Sunday reporting it had "eliminated" Afif. The Lebanese health ministry said the strike h ...Read More >
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy, becomes the youngest player signed for IPL, bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore. His achievement has sparked pride in his hometown, with family replaying a vital role in his journey. Vaibhav marks a new era for young talent in cricket. In a groundbreaking moment for Indian cricket, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history by becoming the youngest player ever signed by the Indian Premier League (IPL). Acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for a staggering Rs 1.10 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, Vaibhav's remarkable achievement ...Read More >
Investors weigh options like ETFs, PPFs, and Bank FDs as year-end approaches. Experts advocate for a diversified approach to enhance returns while managing risks effectively Many investors start reviewing their portfolios at the end of the year and making calculated choices to reach their financial objectives. Selecting between Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Public Provident Funds (PPF), and Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) for year-end investments is a frequent conundrum. While PPF offers a safe, tax-free return of 7.1% and bank FDs, give stability with returns of 6-7%, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ...Read More >
India readies a sea change for domestic shipping as well as global shipping through key bills The centre will move the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 for consideration and passing during the winter session of parliament. These key legislations are aimed at holistic growth of Coastal Shipping and reducing the compliance burden for ships under the Indian flag. "The Merchant Shipping Bill deals with implementation of India's obligations under various International Conventions and technical aspects maritime and shipping sector's regulations. Coastal Shipping Bill wi ...Read More >
Shocking! Lawyer rams Mercedes car into Kachori shop in Delhi, Six injured In a shocking incident, six people were injured after a lawyer rammed his speeding Mercedes car into a Kachori shop in the national capital. The incident took place at Fateh Kachori in Civil Lines area. The police have taken the lawyer into custody and seized his car. The lawyer has been identified as Parag Maini who is a resident of Noida's Sector 79. The police have registered a case against the lawyer under Section 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing hurt by endangering life). ...Read More >
A dispute erupted at Udaipur's City Palace as Vishvaraj Singh, new head of the former royal family, was blocked from entry. Tensions rose between supporters of Singh and his uncle Arvind Singh Mewar, leading to police intervention. Efforts are underway to resolve the conflict through dialogue. A dispute at Udaipur's City Palace intensified when Vishvaraj Singh, the newly anointed head of the former royal family, was denied access to significant sites within the palace grounds. Arvind Singh Mewar, Singh's uncle, reportedly controls the palace and issued public notices against trespassing, lead ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar is termed 'biggest backstabber' after Vivian Dsena... Deepak Kalal fights with passenger in flight? Know the truth behind viral video Delhi court fixes Nov 28 for hearing former CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea over sanction copy in... Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? ICC to take final call on THIS date Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan recalls telling Amitabh Bachchan he made 'big mistake' by... Deepinder Goyal's Zomato opens Rs 8500 crore QIP share sale, sets floor price at Rs... Delhi Capitals co-owner pens emotional fare ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, November 26: Despite a challenging run in their last few matches, Jamshedpur FC captain Javi Hernandez remains optimistic about the team's ability to turn the tide. "We are not performing as well as we want in the last couple of matches, but the good thing about this team is that everyone has the commitment and the drive to change the situation. We are working hard, addressing the problems we faced, and I'm sure things will improve. We will bounce back from this." Jamshedpur FC, currently navigating a challenging phase in the Indian Super League season, has faced heartbreak with ...Read More >
Delhi is facing worsening pollution and erratic weather patterns, with the air quality regularly reaching dangerous levels. This is partly due to climate change, with temperature rises and unpredictable rainfall patterns caused by global warming. The industrial revolution has played a significant role, contributing to the rise in global temperatures. The effects are already being felt, with 2024 witnessing record-breaking heat in India. Despite this, there is little action from society or leadership, with courts repeatedly stepping in to address issues like pollution and farm fires. The need f ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Two persons, including a two-year-old child, were injured after maanja thread slashed them while riding on a bike in separate incidents in Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge areas on Sunday. Police said that they have arrested ten people, including three minors, for using the banned thread used to fly kites. On Sunday, S Balamurugan (35) was riding his bike in Vyasarpadi with his two-year-old son Pugazhvelan seated on the fuel tank when the maanja thread slashed the child's neck. Fortunately, the thread did not cut the child deep, police said. Also Read: Maanja thread slashes child's neck ...Read More >
French energy giant TotalEnergies has paused new investments in Gautam Adani's conglomerate amidst ongoing U.S. corruption investigations. Adani Green Energy Ltd. clarified that this pause will not affect its operations, as no new funding was under discussion. The Adani group denies all allegations as baseless. French energy giant TotalEnergies has paused new investments in Gautam Adani's conglomerate due to an ongoing U.S. investigation into alleged corruption charges against Adani and two executives. Adani Green Energy Ltd stated that this decision would not impact its operations since no ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking to revert to ballot paper voting in elections in the country. "What happens is, when you win the election, EVMs (electronic voting machine) are not tampered. When you lose the election, EVMs are tampered (with)," remarked a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale. Apart from ballot paper voting, the plea sought several directions including a directive to the Election Commission to disqualify candidates for a minimum of five years if found guilty of distributing money, liquor or other material inducement to the voters d ...Read More >
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has strongly criticized leaflets allegedly criticizing the North Korean regime sent from South Korea. The North Korean authorities have begun cordoning off affected areas and collecting the controversial materials, according to reports from state media KCNA. In a recent development, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has denounced the dissemination of leaflets that criticize the regime, as reported by state media KCNA on Tuesday. These leaflets are alleged to have been sent across the border from Sou ...Read More >
Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, has accused two top AAP leaders of backing separate candidates for the Barnala assembly bypoll on November 20. Bajwa claimed that while one leader is supporting the official AAP candidate, the other is backing a rebel candidate. He urged the public to reject both and vote for the Congress candidate. Bajwa also took a jibe at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, suggesting he could become Punjab's "Eknath Shinde" after reportedly being in contact with the Union Home Ministry through a Punjab-based Union minister. ...Read More >
At Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, on Monday, a teacher played the role of a vegetable seller, complete with props, while students acted as buyers. "How much is this vegetable for?" asked the teacher, setting off lively exchanges -- all over a laptop screen. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png This roleplay session, part of an online lesson about markets and vegetables, is one of many such creative strategies teachers are adopting as schools across Delhi shift to remote learning due to hazardous air pollution levels. The air quality in Delhi plummeted to "se ...Read More >
The central government has urged Aadhaar holders to update their Aadhaar details every 10 years to maintain the accuracy of the national database and enhance service delivery. You can update your Aadhaar details for free until December 14, 2024, through the myAadhaar portal. After this deadline, any updates made at Aadhaar centres will come with a fee. ...Read More >
- Renewed homepage of Samyang's industrial water treatment solution brand, 'TRILITE' ... Featuring AI chatbot 'TRIGENT' and Design programs 'TriAngle' - Providing tailored and technical information to the user's queries ... Service available in over 100 languages. - Innovative Water Treatment Design Softwares... Ion Exchange Resin and RO membrane SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Corporation (CEO Kang Ho-sung) introduced its new website for its water treatment solutions brand, 'TRILITE' (http://www.samyangtrilite.com), along with the launch of an innovative Artificia ...Read More >
Those arrested have been identified as Vansh alias Billa (23), a resident of Billai Wala Chowk in Amritsar and Sonu Chaurasia (20), a resident of Dashmesh Nagar in Amritsar. The DGP said that further investigations are going on to establish backwards and forward linkages in this case. Sharing more details, Amritsar commissioner of police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that following reliable inputs about the involvement of accused Vansh in the smuggling of narcotics, police teams from CIA-Amritsar laid a trap and arrested him from the Mohkampura area and recovered 3.5kg heroin, 1.5kg methaqualo ...Read More >
, Dr Ashish Kumar, head of the orthopaedic surgery department at KGMU, said, "The cost of treatment is prohibitive, and most patients in our country cannot afford such care in private hospitals. While the number of government institutions focused on cancer care is increasing, many people still lack access to these advanced facilities." King George's Medical University (KGMU) is set to establish the state's first bone bank, marking a significant milestone in orthopaedic oncology care. This will be the first bone bank in any government institution in the state. The announcement was made on Sund ...Read More >
A tragic accident resulted in the death of a policeman in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. Liaqat Ali, a selection grade constable, died when his car skidded off the road and into a gorge. Rescuers recovered his body, which was sent for postmortem. A tragic accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district led to the death of a policeman when his vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge. Officials reported that Selection grade constable Liaqat Ali, a 2009 batch officer, was driving to his home in the Bani area when he lost control of his car, resulting in the fatal crash ...Read More >
After two days of corrective move, the markets had a listless session on Thursday as they consolidated on the day of weekly options expiry. The Nifty opened on a positive note and formed its day's high in the first hour of the session. By late morning trade, the Nifty gave up its gains and slipped into negative territory. The remainder of the session was spent in a very narrow range; while the Nifty oscillated back and forth on a limited scale, ...Read More >