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Delta variant of COVID-19 dominant in Meghalaya

Shillong, Oct 9 (UNI) The Delta Variant of COVID-I9 is more dominant in Meghalaya, with the potential to spread rapidly, especially in closed settings such as indoor meetings, the health officials cautioned on Saturday.
“Keeping in mind the need to hold meetings as an inevitable part of dispensation of duties by the government offices, it is imperative to follow certain precautionary measures which should be strictly adhered to, by all individuals/participants attending such meetings,” Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare, P. Sampath Kumar, said.
In order to avoid spread of COVID 19, Kumar said online meeting/video-conferencing should be the preferred mode of conducting meetings or any programmes as much as possible.
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NHRC seeks reports from Odisha and Chhattisgarh governments on Boat tragedy in Mahanadi river

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26 Apr 2024 | 7:16 PM

Kendrapara, Apr26 (UNI)The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on the boat tragedy in the Mahanadi river which claimed eight lives.

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Mizoram-Myanmar border closure looms as Assam Rifles inform villagers

26 Apr 2024 | 7:09 PM

Aizawl, April 26 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs is yet to officially inform the Mizoram government of the closure of the Mizoram-Myanmar border, while Assam Rifles personnel have informed villagers along the border areas that the international border will be closed on May 1, a senior home department official said on Friday.

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Congress-RJD conspiring to implement religion-based reservations : Modi

Congress-RJD conspiring to implement religion-based reservations : Modi

26 Apr 2024 | 6:16 PM

Araria, Apr 26 (UNI) Warning against Congress and RJD's conspiracy to implement religion-based reservations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that the Congress has "stolen" OBCs reservations and transferred the benefits to Muslims in Karnataka.

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Mizoram Police bust financial fraud, arrest 11

26 Apr 2024 | 6:12 PM

Aizawl, Apr 26(UNI) A special investigation team (SIT) of Mizoram Police busted a major financial fraud in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (MMFSL) in Aizawl and arrested 11 people including the mastermind of the fraud Jakir Hussain (Area Manager, MMFSL)in this connection, state DGP Anil Shukla said on Friday.

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Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM

Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM

26 Apr 2024 | 6:02 PM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 5 PM on Friday.

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