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Dhubri: The Dhubri Medical College and Hospital’s Central Clinical Laboratory has received NABL accreditation.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the achievement on social media, calling it “another proud milestone for Assam’s healthcare sector” and congratulating the DMCH team. He said the biochemistry, pathology and microbiology departments under the Central Clinical Laboratory earned the accreditation.DMCH principal Dr Ankumoni Saikia told TOI the hospital was working to ensure quality laboratory services since its inception. “As part of the accreditation process, the laboratory departments implemented comprehensive standard operating procedures, internal and external quality control systems, proficiency testing, continuous training of technical and non-technical staff,…
Health minister U T Khader holds a review meeting at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru on Saturday Mangaluru: Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the crisis in West Asia, Wenlock District Hospital is likely to face a potential shortage of helium, which may impact its MRI services in the near future.The issue was brought to the notice of health minister UT Khader during a review meeting held at the hospital on Saturday.Officials informed that the MRI facility at the hospital is operated by a private company. The available helium stock is sufficient for about a week. Consequently, MRI scans…
Patna: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Saturday postponed the 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, which was scheduled to be held on July 26, citing “unavoidable reasons”. The commission said a fresh date for the examination would be announced later.In a notification, BPSC examination controller Rajesh Kumar Singh said, “The Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, which was scheduled to be held on July 26, 2026, has been postponed due to unavoidable reasons. The new date for the examination will be announced shortly by the Commission.”The examination is conducted to recruit graduates to various state services, including the posts of…
Jaipur/Bhilwara: AICC national general secretary and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot Saturday voiced concerns over the alarming state of unemployment in India, asserting that even highly educated youth are compelled to apply for low-paying jobs.Addressing the “Chhatra-Samvidhan Samvad” programme organised by the NSUI in Jaipur, he highlighted the detrimental impact of repeated paper leaks and examination irregularities on students’ faith in the recruitment system. Pilot stressed that it is “unacceptable at any cost” to jeopardise the future of the youth, calling for a transparent and credible examination process.During his remarks, Pilot pointed out that families spend significant amounts on education in…
Ranchi: A 32-year-old woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old son died of suspected suffocation after inhaling smoke from a coal brazier in their room at Chatakpur under Ratu police station limits on Friday night, police said. The deceased were identified as Pinki Devi and Abhimanyu Kumar.Pinki’s daughter Prachi Kumari, 4, and sister-in-law Chhanda Kumari, 17, were rushed to a local hospital, where their condition was stated to be critical.DSP Ajay Aryan said prima facie the victims had slept without dousing the coal fire. Family members grew suspicious when Pinki did not wake up in the morning and alerted locals, who broke open…
The judges visited various wards, interacted with hospital authorities, and examined the infrastructure, patient care facilities, sanitation, medical services and rehabilitation measures T’puram: A team of high court judges led by Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji on Saturday conducted an inspection of Govt Mental Health Centre (MHC) at Oolampara, Peroorkada, to assess the facilities and amenities available for patients as part of the judiciary’s continuing efforts to improve conditions at the state’s premier psychiatric institution.The judges visited various wards, interacted with hospital authorities, and examined the infrastructure, patient care facilities, sanitation, medical services and rehabilitation measures. They also…
Wreckage of a school van after its collision with a train at the Karnasubarna railway crossing in Berhampore, Murshidabad district of Bengal, on Friday Behrampore: Railway authorities have suspended gateman Anup Karmakar and his superior, permanent way inspector (PWI) Koushik Mal, following Friday’s level-crossing accident near Karnasubarna. Police have taken Karmakar into seven days’ custody.The accident occurred on Friday morning after the Up Nabadwip Dham Express passed and the gate was opened. A pool car entered the crossing just as the Nimtita-Katwa passenger train arrived, ramming into the vehicle and a cyclist. Five people, including four minor students, were killed,…
Fire crews have made “really significant progress” in tackling a large-scale wildfire which has been burning in the Cairngorms for four days.More than 100 firefighters have been involved in the operation to control and extinguish the blaze, which started near Ryvoan Bothy, south of Nethy Bridge, on Wednesday.Local residents had raised concerns over the spread of the fire after the Scottish government described it as “contained”.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said crews had worked to “get on top” of the blaze thanks to favourable weather conditions on Saturday, but added it would likely continue for “days to come”.The…
Lamine Yamal made his Barcelona debut at 15 and has inherited the number 10 shirt from Messi.He helped Spain win Euro 2024 and, now aged 19, could become the youngest player to win the European Championships and the World Cup.”He’s one of the best in the world right now,” said 39-year-old Messi.”I wish him luck because his success will be Barcelona’s success.”We’ll try to keep him from playing at his best. Spain has a great team, not just him.”He’s a tremendous player – a global star. He’s 19 years old and has his whole career ahead of him. I wish…
FILE PHOTO: India’s Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket in the first ODI vs England at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain – July 14, 2026. Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes/File Photo | Photo Credit: ED SYKES At a time when every bilateral white-ball fixture acquires meaning only in the context of the next big global tournament, the third and final ODI between England and India at Lord’s works as a standalone product too.If the kerfuffle surrounding Rohit Sharma’s future as an ODI cricketer has dominated news, with rumours and clarifications flying thick and fast, Sunday…