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Every year over 10,000 new cases of thalassemia diagnosed in India

Kolkata, May 4 (UNI) Thalassemia is a genetic condition affecting millions worldwide and every year over 10,000 new cases of thalassemia are diagnosed in India, making the country the Thalassemia capital of the world.
Despite its prevalence, there is a lack of awareness about this condition and its treatment options.
This hereditary disease affects many children in their infancy, and parents who are usually asymptomatic are carriers of this disease and have a 25 per cent chance of passing it to their children.
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Bengal records 50 96 pc votes till 1 PM

19 Apr 2024 | 4:27 PM

Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 50.96 percent of the 5.6 million electorates exercised their franchise till 1 PM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri recording 50.69 percent, 51.50 percent and 50.65 percent respectively.

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Bihar : Eco-friendly Vasundhara polling booth, centre of attraction

Bihar : Eco-friendly Vasundhara polling booth, centre of attraction

19 Apr 2024 | 4:19 PM

Patna/Gaya, Apr 19 (UNI) "Vasundhara" polling booth set up in Government Girls High school on Raman road of Gaya town has become a centre of attraction for it being eco friendly, plenty of greeneries all around, its decoration and the other facilities available at the booth.

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INTACH unveils Kerang Fabric project to revive age-old heritage & ancient tradition

19 Apr 2024 | 4:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 19 (UNI) INTACH’s Odisha chapter has unveiled the Kerang Fabric project, on World Heritage Day, aiming to revive the age-old heritage and ancient tradition of the Gadabas of Koraput.

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43 35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

43 35 pc votes polled till 1 pm in Mizoram

19 Apr 2024 | 3:56 PM

Aizawl, April 19 (UNI) Around 43.35 percent of the 8,56,364-strong electorate have exercised their franchise for the Lok Sabha polls in Mizoram till 1.00 pm on Friday as voting is underway peacefully across the 1,276 polling stations in the state, officials said.

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Poll official suffers stroke in Arunachal

19 Apr 2024 | 3:31 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) In an unfortunate incident, an election official suffered a massive stroke moments before the start of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.

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