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'135 new leprosy cases detected in Kerala' during campaign

'135 new leprosy cases  detected in Kerala' during campaign

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (UNI) About 135 leprosy cases were newly detected so far as part of 'Aswamedham Leprosy Case Detection Campaign' in Kerala, and those who are diagnosed with the disease are being treated, Health Minister KK Shailaja has said.
The two-week campaign held in eight districts covered 62,51,587 houses and leprosy detection test was conducted on 2,21,13,795 people, the Minister said.
"The campaign helped to detect 135 leprosy affected people who could not have been traced otherwise," State Leprosy Officer (DHS) Dr Padmalatha told UNI here on Saturday.

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Mexican Ambassador meets ISRO Chairman

13 Nov 2024 | 10:25 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) The Ambassador of Mexico to India, Federico Salas, met ISRO Chairman Dr S Somnath at Anatriksh Bhavan here on Tuesday. The meeting focused on enhancing the growing cooperation between ISRO and the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and exploring new avenues for collaboration in space technology.

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Train services disrupted after goods train derails in Telangana

Train services disrupted after goods train derails in Telangana

13 Nov 2024 | 8:04 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 13 (UNI) Train services were disrupted as 11 bogies of a goods train carrying iron coils derailed between Raghavpuram and Ramagundam in Peddapalli district of Telangana on Tuesday night.

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Javadekar alleges Kerala CM, Cong cheating people on Waqf in Munambam

12 Nov 2024 | 11:51 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Congress are making false promises to the people in Munambam, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar alleged on Tuesday.

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BJP slams Siddaramaiah over Muslim contract reservation denial

BJP slams Siddaramaiah over Muslim contract reservation denial

12 Nov 2024 | 11:42 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 12 (UNI) Karnataka BJP on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of "dishonesty" over the issue of reservations for Muslims in government contracts.

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Karnataka HC questions Waqf Board issuing marriage certificates

Karnataka HC questions Waqf Board issuing marriage certificates

12 Nov 2024 | 11:16 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 12 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday raised critical questions about a government order authorising the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates to Muslim couples, describing it as "unheard of in law."
The court made the remarks during the hearing of a petition challenging the legality of the September 30, 2023, order issued by the Minority, Wakf and Haj Department.

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