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Against 1,338 cases this year, there were only 203 cases of dengue reported in 2021 while in 2022, it increased to 503 cases. State Malaria Officer of the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme, Dr S. Priyokumar said that Imphal West district was classified as the worst-hit district with 898 cases, including three suspected deaths and in Tamenglong along with the two newly-formed districts of Pherzawl and Jiribam yet to report any dengue case so far. According to the status report, Imphal East district reported 241 dengue cases followed by Thoubal with 79, Tengnoupal 15, Channel 4, Senapati 28, Kangpokpi 8,…

Speaking to reporters Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S.Somanath said the first unmanned test mission TV-D1 will happen on Oct 21.Somanath said there will be three more test flights TV-D2, TV-D3 and TV-D4 to test the systems.“Preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1), which demonstrates the performance of the Crew Escape System, are underway,” ISRO had said recently.The first development flight Test Vehicle (TV-D1) is in the final stages of preparation. The Test Vehicle is a single-stage liquid rocket developed for this abort mission.“The payloads consist of the Crew Module (CM) and Crew Escape Systems (CES) with…

Addressing the CII Roundtable in Morocco on “Reviving Growth with Inclusivity: Galvanising Private Capital to support Governments, and Multilateral Institutions”, Sitharaman said that private sector capital can go a long way in advancing the SDGs.Official sources of finance from the MDBs and other development finance institutions (DFIs) can help reduce the real and perceived risks associated with projects in emerging markets and developing economies, she added.In this endeavour, the Finance Minister noted that philanthropic capital can also play a similar role in absorbing risks and lowering costs thereby helping to mobilise private capital.”In 2023, we have focused on social related…

The charge of India’s third straight victory on a sluggish pitch with variable bounce was led by Bumrah’s intelligent variations and Kuldeep Yadav’s accurate wrist-spin fetching them figures of 2-19 and 2-35 respectively. Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja also took two scalps each as India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in 42.5 overs.“It felt good. You get to analyse the wicket as soon as possible. We knew the wicket was on the slower side so the hard lengths were the way. We were trying to make it as difficult as possible for the batters. Just the awareness…

The accused was identified as Gayatri Deori, also known as Arti and Janet, a resident of Guwahati, Assam.She was also carrying a reward of Rs 20,000 for information leading to her arrest.The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Alok Kumar, said that there was information regarding Gayatri’s movements in Delhi.After sustained efforts spanning more than three months, specific information about Gayatri’s location in Mayur Vihar was obtained, and she was apprehended on a Saturday.During the interrogation of Gayatri, it was revealed that she was married to Okeleke Frankline Vhbundum Zule, a Nigerian national.“Together with her husband and some other associates,…

“Those who once attacked the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal by claiming that there is no freedom to celebrate Durga Puja in the state, are coming to the state to inaugurate a community Puja,” Banerjee said while addressing a party function here on Saturday evening.Although Banerjee did not name the Union home minister even once, his clear indication was about the latter’s earlier comments in the past where he complained of non-cooperation on part of the state administration in organising Durga Puja. The Union home minister had commented while addressing an election rally before the 2021 state assembly polls.Shah…

He also announced similar plans for such courses in Nagaland.Inaugurating the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), state’s first medical college, the Central Minister said that the medical institute is not just a medical college, it is also a research institute.“It would not only fulfill the purpose of imparting medical education but would also address the health issues of the Naga people.”Mandaviya, acknowledged Nagaland’s enormous potential for development, highlighting the abundance of resources within the state.He emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to focus on the development of the northeast region, particularly in the healthcare sector, and reminded…

Manama : Ghada Hamid Habib, the Ombudswoman, announced the Independent Ombudsman Office will organise an international conference on the occasion of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of its inauguration under the title “The Effectiveness of Ombudsmen in Institutional Work and their Role in Promoting Respect for Human Rights” from October 18 to 19. The Ombudswoman affirmed that this conference is a platform for those interested in the work of ombudsman offices from all over the world to come together to discuss and exchange ideas related to the work of their institutions, and their role in promoting human rights. In…

Rabat : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, met here today, in the presence of Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, and Khalid bin Salman bin Jabr Al Musallam, Bahraini Ambassador to Morocco, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance, on the sidelines of his participation in the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently held in Marrakech. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa requested the Moroccan minister to convey the greeting and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince…

Baghdad : Royal Academy of Police (RAP) Commander, Brigadier Fawaz Al Hassan, chaired the Interior Ministry’s delegation at the 13th Conference of Officials of Security Training and Qualification Institutions in Arab Countries in Iraq. RAP Commander highlighted the experience of the academy during the COVID-19 pandemic of continuing with training and education programmes without neglecting health preventive measures.