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120 patients need evacuation from Nasser Hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis

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Gaza: The Gaza-based Health Ministry has issued a pressing call for the evacuation of approximately 120 patients from the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis city, situated in the southern Gaza Strip. In an official statement conveyed to the news agency on Tuesday, the Health Ministry emphasized the critical need for relocating patients to alternative medical facilities. The necessity arises from the operational shutdown of vital medical equipment at the Nasser Medical Complex, attributed to recent Israeli airstrikes. Nasser Hospital, the region's second-largest medical facility, ceased operations subsequent to an Israeli military intervention on February 14, following an extended period of closure, as reported by news agencies. The Israeli military formally announced the conclu...

Yogi Govt Launches Helpline for Senior Citizens: ‘Kalyan Sathi’

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has introduced a new helpline, 'Kalyan Sathi' with the number 14568, dedicated to assisting senior citizens across the state. Simultaneously, the government has unveiled the 'Kalyan Sathi' mobile application, an old age home portal, and the departmental quarterly magazine 'Kalyani' to enhance support and communication for the elderly. Senior citizens eligible for various schemes can now access benefits by simply dialing the Kalyan Sathi helpline number. The department ensures that beneficiaries receive scheme benefits at their doorstep through Panchayat assistants, with services operational from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on working days. A government spokesperson highlighted that approximately 53 lakh elderly ...

Himachal BJP Leaders to Seek Floor Test, Demand Governor’s Intervention

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Shimla: Following a significant setback for the ruling Congress party in Himachal Pradesh, BJP leaders, led by Opposition Leader Jai Ram Thakur, are set to meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday to press for a floor test during the ongoing Budget session. The recent defeat suffered by the Congress, attributed to cross-voting by six of its legislators for a single Rajya Sabha seat, has prompted the BJP to call for a floor test, citing the government's minority status. With the Budget for 2024-25 scheduled for passage on Wednesday, the BJP aims to challenge the Congress government by demanding a voting process instead of a voice vote, given the perceived minority status of the ruling party. Following the recent cross-voting, the BJP's strength in the House has surged to 34 fr...