Upgraded health facilities at Tura & Nongstoin to be functional by Christmas

Upgraded healthcare facilities in Tura and Nongstoin, including a new 50-bed wing and a public Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Tura, are set to become operational by Christmas. These enhancements aim to improve maternal and infant health indicators through increased capacity and public-private collaboration, with a focus on reducing preventable maternal deaths and addressing severe…

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Rs 1.3 crore lost in cyber scam: Chandigarh cyber cell arrests Mumbai man for fraud; police issues advisory to public

Chandigarh Police apprehended a 34-year-old Mumbai resident, Joshua Oscar Nevis, for allegedly defrauding a city resident of Rs 1.3 crore through a WhatsApp impersonation scam. Nevis posed as the victim’s employer, tricking him into transferring funds. He admitted to providing his banking details to contacts on Telegram, leading to a broader investigation into a potential…

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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee starts today: USCIS guidance on who must pay and who is exempt

President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee takes effect today, applying to new petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the US without a valid H-1B visa. USCIS requires proof of payment or approved exceptions via pay.gov, while exemptions remain rare and tightly controlled. The rule excludes amendments, extensions, or changes of status for those inside the US….

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Meghalaya horror: Teenage girl hacked to death in broad daylight; police manhunt launched

In Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills district, a teenage schoolgirl was tragically killed in a machete attack in Samgong village near Williamnagar. The broad daylight assault, which occurred in full public view, has prompted a police manhunt for the assailant. Authorities are investigating the unknown motive behind the killing and have offered rewards for information leading…

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