Indore (Madhya Pradesh), January 17: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday visited patients and families affected by the recent water contamination outbreak in Bhagirathpura, Indore. The outbreak, which caused vomiting and diarrhoea, has been linked to contaminated water in the area. Gandhi visited four patients undergoing treatment at Bombay…
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East Champaran (Bihar), January 17: The world’s largest monolithic Shivalinga, standing 33 feet tall and weighing 210 tons, was installed at the Virat Ramayan Mandir in East Champaran, Bihar, on January 17, 2026. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was present at the installation ceremony. The Shivalinga, carved from a single piece of black granite, features 1,008…
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Dehradun, January 17: Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan today inaugurated the Jagran Forum in Dehradun, commemorating 25 years of Uttarakhand’s formation. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the State’s spiritual, cultural, ecological, and strategic significance, calling it a land of sacrifice, resilience, and national service. Radhakrishnan recalled his support for the Uttarakhand statehood Bill in…
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Singapore, January 17: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, as part of its training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian nations. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast…
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Malda (West Bengal), January 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹3,250 crore in Malda, marking a major push towards strengthening connectivity in West Bengal and the North-Eastern region. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the launch of…
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TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not automatically mean progression to kidney failure. According to Dr Nikhil Bhasin, consultant nephrologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, many patients can live for years—and sometimes decades—with stable kidney function if the condition is detected early and managed properly. Regular monitoring and control of factors…
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Hyderabad, January 16, 2026: In a landmark step towards inclusive healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, on Thursday launched a nationwide capacity building initiative aimed at formally integrating tribal healers into India’s community health framework. The national programme, held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad, seeks to strengthen healthcare access…
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New Delhi: Bihar’s rich cultural heritage, traditional cuisine, and emerging industrial landscape are on vibrant display at the Makar Sankranti Exhibition 2026, organized by the Bihar government from January 15 to 18 at Bihar Niwas Lawns, Chanakyapuri. The four-day exhibition is open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 7 pm. Governor Arif Mohammad…
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New Delhi, 16 January 2026: The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, has reinforced India’s irrigation and water-management infrastructure by leveraging PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) for effective project oversight and governance. Water, a critical natural resource, shapes livelihoods, food security, public health, and economic…
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New Delhi, 16 January 2026: The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) concluded today in New Delhi with renewed commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and make them more people-centric, accountable, and transparent. The three-day conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and saw historic participation from a record number…
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