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Hostages lost as much as 15 per cent of their weight: Israeli doctor
Returned hostages being treated at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital showed “significant weight loss” from their time in captivity, a hospital official said on Wednesday. “Both the children and the adults have lost weight nutritionally. In most of them, a significant weight loss of up to 15 per cent,” said Professor Ronit Lubetzky, director of the pediatric unit at Ichilov’s Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital.
Manipur’s oldest rebel group UNLF signs peace pact with govt
The government on Wednesday signed a peace agreement with United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Manipur’s oldest militant organisation dominated by the majority Meitei community, under which the rebel group has agreed to renounce violence. The development comes days after the ban on the group under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) was extended for five years earlier this month. Representatives of the UNLF signed the agreement here with senior officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Manipur government, an official spokesperson said.
Dravid to stay as India coach
The BCCI has extended the contract of Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach, latest reports say.
SC-appointed SIT on black money to submit eighth interim report soon
The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money will soon submit its eighth interim report to the apex court, the panel’s vice-chairman Justice (Retired) Arijit Pasayat said here. After coming to power in May 2014, the Narendra Modi government, in its first cabinet meeting, approved the appointment of the SIT as directed by the Supreme Court. In the last nine years, the SIT has submitted seven interim reports to the apex court.
Rahul Dravid offered extension to continue as head coach by BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has offered a contract extension to Rahul Dravid to continue as the head coach of the Men in Blue, reports said.
PM Modi speaks to rescued tunnel workers, says workers showed great courage
After the safe evacuation of 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the rescued men over the phone.
Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Surat
A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Surat, Gujarat on Wednesday. The fire broke out in the factory at Sachin GIDC area in Surat. As soon as information was received the fire department reached the spot. More than a dozen vehicles of fire brigade and private companies were at the scene. The cause of the fire is not known yet. Further details awaited. (ANI)
Karnataka health department issues advisory following respiratory illness surge in China
The Karnataka government’s health department has put its healthcare infrastructure across the state on alert mode following reports of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China. The action comes after the Centre issued an advisory to States and Union Territories urging them to immediately review public health and hospital preparedness measures.
Construction of Jorhat-Majuli bridge to be completed by 2026: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the construction of the Jorhat- Majuli bridge over Brahmaputra is on the right track and is expected to be dedicated to the people by April 2026.
