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Two deaths have also been reported as well.“One of the patients who had come in contact with one of deceased, who died due to Nipah, has tested negative. Around 61 people who were high risk cases have turned negative and so far 197 have been tested and all of them have turned negative. In all there are 1233 people who may have contracted the disease,” State Health Minister Veena George said.He said that the central team of experts have expressed their happiness in the way we have handled this outbreak.“The condition of the four people who are currently positive are…

The ‘Pushpa’ star took to Instagram to extend his warm wishes to his ardent fans on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. What caught the attention of his followers was the delightful picture he shared — a glimpse of the beloved Ganesha idol adorning his home.The idol was a sight to behold, beautifully adorned with vibrant decorations and radiant lighting, reflecting the festive fervour that Allu Arjun brings to every celebration.Joining Allu Arjun in the festive spirit are his dearest family members who look equally excited to bring their beloved Ganpati bappa home.In the Instagram Stories, he is seen posing…

Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) Karnataka’s water requirements also include the water needs of lakhs of Tamil speakers who work and live in the state, Karnataka BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya said on Monday.In a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on the Cauvery dispute, the Rajya Sabha Member stated, “We live in a migrant society. People leaving their home states for employment is a trend that has picked up in the last couple of decades. Therefore, when we speak of water rights, we have to be more considerate keeping these migratory trends and reality in mind”.Both the states…

While the Nifty 50 fell 59.05 points to end at 20,133, the Sensex lost 241.79 points to end at 67,596.84, snapping a 11-day winning streak.The investor’s confidence was also impacted by the expectations of a demand resurgence in China, combined with crude supply cuts. With the Fed rate hike fears back on the cards, as reflected in the elevated US bond yields, the markets await clarification from major central banks, Nair said.Aditya Gaggar, Director of Progressive Shares, said that Indian equities started the week on a tepid note and throughout the day, the index remained range-bound.Among the sectors, PSU banking…

London, Sep 18 (IANS) Fast-bowler Jofra Archer will travel with the England squad to the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup in India as a travelling reserve, confirmed men’s lead selector Luke Wright.Archer’s name was absent from England’s final 15-player World Cup squad announced on Sunday due to the reoccurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow which flared up while playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023, ruling him out of the entire home summer this year.”The best thing for Jofra is to travel with the team and keep working with his rehab and being around the physios and…

Lucknow, Sep 18 (IANS) All the 1,242 private hospitals in Uttar Pradesh empanelled for giving treatment to patients under Ayushman Bharat scheme, have been allowed ‘green payment channel’.The hospitals will thus get 50 per cent of their claim amount as soon as they submit the bill, but it will remain under watch for any default and they will face action for the same.“With green channel there also comes artificial intelligence to watch erroneous billing. There are several parameters that have been brought in to check every bill via artificial intelligence and mark them red in case of any discrepancy,” said Sangeeta…

Toronto, Sep 18 (IANS) One hospital bed is roughly equivalent to the carbon footprint of five Canadian households, according to a first-of-its-kind study to calculate the environmental footprint of hospitals.Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions.Researchers from the University of Waterloo studied a hospital in British Columbia during its 2019 fiscal year and identified energy and water use and purchasing of medical products as the hospital’s primary hotspots, accounting for over half of the yearly footprint, totalling 3500-5000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent.For the study,…

It has also enhanced the gratuity limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for LIC agents.Announcing a slew of welfare measures for LIC agents and employees, the Finance Ministry said that these will bring substantial improvements to the working condition and benefits of LIC agents.The term insurance cover for the agents has also been expanded from the existing range of Rs 3,000-10,000 to Rs 25,000-1,50,000.This enhancement in term insurance will significantly benefit the families of deceased agents, offering them a more substantial welfare benefit, official sources said.Government has also enabled reappointed agents to be eligible for renewal commission,…

The division bench has admitted the petition and a hearing in the matter is slated this week.This year Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the state government’s donation to the Puja Committees to Rs 70,000 from the amount of Rs 60,000 last year. This will be in addition to the subsidised electricity bill and advertisements from different state government departments.In fact, while announcing the decision for enhanced donation at a programme on August 22 this year, the chief minister herself expressed apprehension of the matter being dragged to the court. “There are some cockroaches who are always waiting for the slightest…

The Omen 16 and the Victus 16 laptops are available at a starting price of Rs 1,14,999 and Rs 86,999, respectively.”The new AMD powered line-up is designed to empower all types of gamers, offering unparalleled experiences whether they are immersed in gaming, unleashing their creativity, or focused on connecting,” Vickram Bedi, Senior Director (Personal Systems), HP India, said in a statement.Moreover, the company said that the new HP gaming portfolio with AMD processors is designed to meet the needs of gamers who want devices that can seamlessly handle demanding AAA games and deliver the performance needed for graphically intensive creative…