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How do I make sure my child’s school backpack is safe and healthy?

How do I make sure my child’s school backpack is safe and healthy

As a new school year approaches, many families will be heading to the shops or to their school’s uniform store to buy backpacks. While children can have firm ideas about how their school bags look – and schools have practical requirements about what students need to carry – it is vitally important bags are also safe and healthy. Why school bags matter Students are often not just carrying books to and from school, but technology, sports and musical equipment as well. Studies have noted problems occur when students carry bags that weigh more than 20% of their body weight. This excessive weight

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar quits ruling alliance, hands over resignation letter to Governor

Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar) [India], January 28 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) national president Nitish Kumar arrived at the Raj Bhavan in Patna and handed over his resignation to Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Sunday. Calling on the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Nitish told him, “We have decided to sever ties with the Mahagathbandhan in the state”. The development comes amid a deafening buzz that Nitish Kumar would rejoin the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), bringing an end to the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ rule in the state. The fast-changing political events in the state were triggered by a social media post from

Bhupesh Baghel appointed Congress Senior Observer in Bihar amid Nitish switchover claims

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has been appointed as the Senior Observer by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to coordinate Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and other party activities in Bihar. “Hon’ble Congress President has appointed Shri Bhupesh Baghel as Senior Observer to coordinate Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and other party activities in Bihar with immediate effect,” a press release issued by party General Secretary KC Venugopal read. This comes amid speculation that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Samrat Chaudhary, former

Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to cirrhosis

Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) [India], January 27: Long-term abuse of alcohol can have serious consequences. Drinkers should be aware of the dangers and signs of liver cirrhosis – an illness caused by drinking too much over an extended period. Cirrhosis is is a permanent scaring that causes interference with the liver thus damaging its functioning. It is sometimes know as end-stage liver disease, and comes after the other stages of damage, including inflammation (hepatitis), fatty deposits (steatosis) and increased stiffness and mild-scarring of your liver (fibrosis). In the early stages, people suffering with the condition will see their body adjust to compensate

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