Pan masala can cause larger kidney stones: Experts
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Pan masala can cause larger kidney stones: Experts

Lucknow, March 17 Experts at a urology conference at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) have said that consumption of polluted ground water and pan masala may cause large kidney stones (over 2 cm). Prof. Apul Goel of KGMU said: “In our outpatient department, about 70 per cent of patients with large stones exceeding 2 cm…

China’s Lin Xiaojun bags 500m gold at short track speed skating worlds

China’s Lin Xiaojun bags 500m gold at short track speed skating worlds

Rotterdam, March 17 China’s Lin Xiaojun claimed the men’s 500m title at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships here, bagging his seventh gold at the tournament. The Olympic champion finished in 41.592 seconds to clinch the title, while Kazakhstan’s Denis Nikisha came second in 41.676. The bronze medal went to Canada’s Jordan Pierre-Gilles…

Patient’s family alleges assault by doctors in UP hospital, probe ordered

Patient’s family alleges assault by doctors in UP hospital, probe ordered

Kanpur, March 17 Doctors at the LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur have been accused of assaulting the family of a patient, who recently died, allegedly due to negligence. Director of Cardiology, Dr Rakesh Verma, said that he has formed a five-member team to investigate the allegations. The team will…

1,000 startups, 5,000 budding entrepreneurs at 3-day ‘Startup Mahakumbh’

1,000 startups, 5,000 budding entrepreneurs at 3-day ‘Startup Mahakumbh’

New Delhi, March 17 Over 1,000 startups, more than 1,000 investors, 5,000 future entrepreneurs and 40,000 business visitors are set to participate in ‘Startup Mahakumbh’ being organised at Bharat Mandapam and India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) in the Capital from March 18-20. More than 34 deep-tech startups would showcase their innovations at the Nasscom pavilion,…

Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents have a baby boy; father thanks well-wishers (Lead)
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Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents have a baby boy; father thanks well-wishers (Lead)

Chandigarh, March 17 A son has been born to the parents of Sidhu Moose Wala, the slain rapper’s father announced on Sunday. Taking to Instagram and writing in Punjabi, Sardar Balkaur Sidhu said: “Thanks to the good wishes of the lakhs and crores of Shubhdeep’s followers and fans, Akal Purakh has sent Shubh’s little brother…

Defence Minister approves extension of resettlement facilities to invalidated cadets

Defence Minister approves extension of resettlement facilities to invalidated cadets

New Delhi, March 17 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the extension of resettlement facilities to cadets who are invalidated on medical grounds due to causes attributable to military training. The decision has been taken as the cadets join military academies at a young age with the intention of joining as officers…

Low voter turnout biggest challenge, efforts on to boost participation: Bihar CEO

Low voter turnout biggest challenge, efforts on to boost participation: Bihar CEO

Patna, March 17 Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) H.R. Srinivasa has said that the low voter turnout in the state remains the biggest challenge for him and he is proactively making efforts to increase the same. “The biggest challenge in Bihar is low voter turnout on the polling days. Bihar has the lowest polling percentage…

In a first, UP to have polling stations in high-rise, gated colonies

In a first, UP to have polling stations in high-rise, gated colonies

Lucknow, March 17 The Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time, will set up polling stations for the Lok Sabha elections inside the premises of high-rises and gated colonies in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa said: “The state has the highest number of polling stations inside high-rise apartment…