Mangal Pandey attacked British Sergent and also injured a lower-ranking officer on March 29, 1857. He was later arrested for this act and sentenced to be hanged
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ASHA workers stir ends after Bihar government nod to 1,000 govt incentive per month
The ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers in rural and urban areas are set to get Rs 1000 per month said state health minister, Mangal Pandey. This amount will be monthly incentive for healthcare workers. The new incentive would be effective from January 1 this year and a resolution in[Read More…]
Ground Report: Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital gasps on infrastructure and basic medical facilities
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, also known as DMCH was started as a Temple Medical School in 1925 and was upgraded into a college in 1946. It has the largest campus in the state. Entering hospital, the most notable feature was the derelict surgical building of DMCH. With patients admitted[Read More…]
World AIDS Day: Bihar witnesses 16% dip in HIV affected population
The HIV affected population in the state of Bihar is now low by 16%. At the national level, this figure is 27%. By 2020, nationwide, the target to lower down the number of HIV patients is 75%. At present, there are 1.15 lakh patients affected by HIV and are getting[Read More…]
Remembering Mangal Pandey, who led first war against British regime in 1857
Born on July 19, 1827 in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, Mangal Pandey was a sepoy of the British East India Company in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry regiment. He is known for kicking off the first war of India’s freedom struggle against the British regime in 1857. He attacked the British[Read More…]
HP BJP begins assembly polls preparations with slogan of 60 plus seats
Mangal Pandey, the newly-appointed BJP in-charge of Himachal Pradesh urged the party workers on Friday to work hard and ensure the party’s victory in the upcoming Assembly elections. He was heard giving the slogan of 60 plus seats. He also said that people wanted a change from the allegedly “corrupt-Congress government”.[Read More…]