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Bhubaneswar: In order to promote open and inclusive conversations around menstrual health, Unicef and Aaina jointly organised ‘Creative Voices for Menstrual Rights and Dignity’ here on Wednesday as a part of the global menstrual health and hygiene day-2026 observance. The event brought together artists, filmmakers and storytellers to discuss how creativity and culture can help break stigma and normalise conversations around menstruation. Prasanta Dash, chief field office, UNICEF Odisha, said menstruation is closely linked to dignity, confidence, equality, education and inclusion.He stressed that while policies are important, changing mindsets requires empathy and relatable conversations. “Artists and creators have the ability…

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Guwahati: In a significant boost to bamboo based innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship in the northeast, the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) has received a pioneering bamboo wine production technology developed by the College of Food Technology (COFTI), Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal. The initiative is being seen as a major step toward creating new economic opportunities for bamboo growers, startups, and small entrepreneurs across the region. Officials said the innovation could help transform bamboo from a traditional raw material into a commercially viable product with market potential in the food and beverage sector. They also highlighted that…

Kanpur: Tension gripped Etawah’s Ikdil area after the body of a 30-year-old man, missing since Monday, was found hanging from a tree in ravines near Manikpur village on Tuesday. Family members alleged murder and accused police of negligence in acting on their complaint.The deceased, identified as Ranjit of Nagla Bar village, had left home on Monday afternoon and later went untraceable after his phone was switched off. His wife Pooja alleged that despite informing the Manikpur Mohan police outpost, no prompt search operation was launched.On Wednesday, angry villagers and family members attempted to march towards the SSP residence with the…

The sewage overflow at Dhoka Mohalla in Ludhiana on Wednesday Ludhiana: Sewage overflow from a major seasonal drain has spilled across Dhoka Mohalla residential enclave during a protracted spell of hot and dry weather, turning an arterial road into a stagnant pool of blackwater.The situation has sparked health fears ahead of the monsoon. Residents stuck in a sweltering heatwave and local officials have issued a week’s ultimatum to municipal authorities to clear the blockage or face indefinite sit-ins outside govt headquarters.Residents fear that if the drain remains blocked when the heavy rains arrive, the toxic runoff will inundate their homes,…

Noida: Power demand across Noida and Greater Noida has risen sharply over the past 15 days, climbing a combined 650 MW between May 12 and May 26 — already surpassing last year’s peak figures for both regions, even before the summer peaks.Noida’s power demand rose from 2,299 MW on May 12 to 2,732 MW on May 26, touching a high of 2,807 MW on May 25 — crossing last year’s peak of 2,629 MW recorded in July 2025. Demand never dipped below 2,000 MW during the period, touching a low of 2,083 MW on May 17.In Greater Noida, demand climbed…

Pune: A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) directed a truck owner and the vehicle insurance company to jointly and severally pay Rs 19.24 lakh compensation to the family of an 18-year-old accident victim with 7% annual interest from the date of filing of the claim petition until full realisation.Observing that the accident victim was “not a great scholar” but “was in a position to get an education which would help him earn something for his livelihood”, the tribunal presided over by MACT member BD Kulkarni on Monday issued the directive. It held the driver of the 12-wheeler cement truck solely…

Panaji: Goa spent Rs 1,527 crore on public health in 2022-23, channelling resources into a population of around 15-16 lakh, according to the National Health Accounts estimates 2022-23 released by the Union ministry of health and family welfare.The NHA data shows that the state spent Rs 7,635 on health care per person, nearly three times the national average of Rs 2,786.The coastal state devoted 8.3% of its total govt expenditure to health, well above the national average of 4.89%, signalling that health holds a higher priority within Goa’s fiscal calculations than it does for most states.Goa govt’s health care expenditure…

Bathinda: A Moga court has issued a notice to Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal requiring her to appear in court in person or through her counsel on June 10, while providing the parliamentarian an opportunity to be heard under the proviso of Section 223(1) of the BNSS in a defamation case filed by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora.On May 19, AAP MLA from Moga, Amandeep Kaur Arora, appeared in the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class at Moga regarding a criminal defamation complaint filed against Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal on May 13.The MLA, through her counsel, prayed…

Lucknow: More than 18.86 lakh complaints linked to power supply disruptions were lodged across Uttar Pradesh in just 55 days (peak summer demand) on power emergency helpline 1912 — a concern that was discussed during UPPCL chairman’s review meeting of all discoms on Tuesday.Data presented in the meeting showed that between April 1 and May 25, a total of 30.17 lakh complaints, including 18.86 lakh related to power disruptions, were registered on the state’s 1912 helpline. Of these, 29.49 lakh complaints were disposed of, leaving nearly 67,500 pending complaints across discoms.Supply-related complaints accounted for the largest share of grievances. Out…