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Bamboo industry needs cooperative push to transform rural economy: Suresh Prabhu

Pune, Mar 8 ( UNI) Former union minister Suresh Prabhu said on Sunday that the bamboo sector has immense potential to transform India’s rural economy but requires strong institutional support and integration with the cooperative movement to unlock its full potential.
Prabhu was speaking at the valedictory session of a two-day international conference and the ‘BambooCon’ exhibition organised by the Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), run by the Deccan Education Society in Pune, said a release.
The conference focused on themes such as “Bamboo in the Cooperative Movement: Cultivating Sustainability and Prosperity” and “Leading with Data: Strategies, Innovation and Impact.
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Maharashtra expands health cover; free transplants, critical care for poor

11 Apr 2026 | 3:55 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (UNI) The escalating cost of medical treatment has long strained the fragile finances of ordinary families. In a significant relief measure, the Maharashtra government has expanded the scope of its public healthcare schemes, announcing that it will now bear the full cost of major surgeries exceeding ₹5 lakh. The decision has been formalised through a Government Resolution issued by the Public Health Department.

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Western Railway launches ‘Sakhi’ WhatsApp safety system for women

11 Apr 2026 | 3:25 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (UNI) In a major step towards strengthening commuter safety, Western Railway has introduced an innovative WhatsApp-based support system named ‘Sakhi’, aimed at safeguarding millions of women passengers travelling daily across the suburban network.

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Leopard kills 6-year-old boy in Gondia, panic grips village

11 Apr 2026 | 3:08 PM

Gondia, April 11 (UNI): A tragic incident has come to light from Arjuni Morgaon taluka in Maharashtra's Gondia district, where a leopard attacked and killed a 6-year-old child, creating panic in the area, officials said on Saturday.

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Amid ‘Dhurandhar’ success, Ranvir Singh’s Nagpur visit draws attention

11 Apr 2026 | 2:14 PM

Nagpur, April 11 (UNI) Bollywood actor Ranvir Singh, who is currently in the spotlight following the success of his film ‘Dhurandhar’, has now grabbed headlines for his sudden visit to Nagpur.

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Mild tremors felt across parts of Marathwada

11 Apr 2026 | 1:02 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, April 11 (UNI) Mild earthquake tremors were felt across parts of Marathwada in Maharashtra on Saturday morning, briefly triggering panic among residents in Hingoli, Parbhani and Nanded districts.

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