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Mizoram seeks Japan’s aid to build state-of-the-art cancer hospital amid rising cases

Aizawl, July 30 (UNI) With the highest cancer incidence rates in India, Mizoram is turning to Japan
for assistance in establishing a state-of-the-art cancer hospital.
The proposed Mizoram State Super Specialty Cancer & Research Centre, to be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to tackle the growing number of cancer cases in the state while saving the government substantial costs currently spent on referring patients outside Mizoram for treatment.
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BJP alleges collapse of healthcare system in Jharkhand

11 Jul 2026 | 7:39 PM

Ranchi, July 11 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday alleged that the healthcare system in Jharkhand had deteriorated under the JMM-led government, accusing it of failing to provide quality medical services to people.

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Jharkhand: July 25 deadline for Deoghar Shravani Mela works

11 Jul 2026 | 7:31 PM

Deoghar, July 11 (UNI) Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuwania on Saturday directed all departments to complete preparations for the State Shravani Mela by July 25, saying there would be no compromise on the safety and convenience of pilgrims.

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Elderly people to get doorstep property registration facility in Bihar: Samrat

11 Jul 2026 | 7:30 PM

Patna, July 11 (UNI) In a major governance and digital services initiative, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday announced that old aged people will now get the facility of doorstep property registration.

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Bankipur bypoll: Abhishek’s withdrawal sparks political row, father alleges conspiracy

11 Jul 2026 | 7:28 PM

Patna, July 11 (UNI)
After BJP candidate Abhishek Kumar ‘Bunty’ withdrew his nomination from the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, his father, Ravindra Prasad, alleged that a conspiracy had been hatched against his son.

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NHRC summons Odisha Chief Secretary, Transport Secy over ‘wilful disobedience’ of orders

11 Jul 2026 | 7:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (UNI) Taking a serious view of what it termed the “wilful disobedience” of its orders, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned the Odisha Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary of the State Transport Department for personal appearance over their failure to submit action-taken reports on the alleged denial of basic civic amenities to nearly 50,000 residents of a Cuttack Municipal Corporation ward.

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