Doda terror attack: Families mourn the loss of brave soldiers
Doda: The families of the soldiers killed in a terror attack in Jammu's Doda district on Monday night are mourning the loss of their loved ones. The encounter with terrorists claimed the lives of Captain Brijesh Thapa, sepoy Bijendra Singh, Ajay Singh, and Dokkari Rajesh.
Captain Brijesh Thapa, originally from Bada Ging near Lebong in Darjeeling, joined the army in 2019 after clearing the Combined Defence Services examination. His father, Bhuwanesh Thapa, a retired colonel, expressed pride in his son's martyrdom, despite the immense grief. Brijesh's mother, Nilima Thapa, shared that their last conversation was on Sunday, when Brijesh mentioned the remote location of his posting.
Ajay Singh, from Bhesawat in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, was also killed in the encounter. His family, with a strong military background, received the tragic news on Tuesday morning. Ajay's younger brother, Ravindra, and the entire village are in mourning, highlighting the pride and sorrow that come with such sacrifices.
Bijendra Singh, from Dumoli Kalan Ki Dhandi in Jhunjhunu, joined the army in 2018 and leaves behind two sons. His father, Ramji Lal, expressed pride in his son's service while urging the government to take stronger action against terrorism.
The fourth soldier, Dokkari Rajesh, hailed from Chetlatandra village in Andhra Pradesh. Rajesh, who joined the army six years ago, was known for using part of his salary to support the education of poor students in his village.
The remains of Captain Thapa are expected to arrive at Bagdogra airport on Wednesday, and his funeral will be held in Bada Ging. The families of the other soldiers are also preparing for their final goodbyes amidst a wave of national grief and pride.
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PM Modi lauds reduction in tuberculosis incidence in India
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the reduction in the incidence of tuberculosis in India since 2015, which was twice the global rate of decline and credited it to the expansion of treatment coverage.
India's TB incidence, which refers to new cases emerging each year, reduced by 21 per cent, from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024, according to the World Health Organisation's Global TB Report 2025.
The reduction is almost double the pace of the decline observed globally at 12 per cent, the Health Ministry said.
"India's fight against TB is achieving remarkable momentum. The latest WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 highlights that India has recorded a commendable reduction in TB incidence since 2015 and it is nearly twice the global rate of decline," Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister said the decline in incidence of TB in India was one of the sharpest drops seen anywhere in the world.
"Equally heartening is the expansion of treatment coverage, the fall in 'missing cases' and the sustained rise in treatment success. I compliment all those who have worked towards achieving this success. We remain committed to ensuring a healthy and fit India," Modi said.
