Health dept cautions against swimming in and drinking stagnant water to beat extreme heat | Goa News

Panaji: In addition to the danger of heat strokes during the extreme heat, the directorate of health services has also cautioned people against taking respite from the heat by swimming in ponds, springs and other water bodies with stagnant water, where they could risk contracting leptospirosis.State epidemiologist Dr Utkarsh Betodkar said the leptospira bacteria can…

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Kashi, Somnath immortal symbols of Indian civilization: Guv | Varanasi News

Varanasi: Governor Anandiben Patel said that the Somnath Swabhiman Parv is a reflection of an unwavering journey spanning 1,000 years, during which the Somnath temple preserved its faith, spiritual energy, and existence despite repeated attacks and conflicts..“Kashi and Somnath are two immortal symbols of Indian civilization, which reflect the pride of spiritual unity, cultural consciousness…

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Swap, don’t shop: Gujarat jewellers push gold exchange schemes | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce gold purchases for a year to cut import dependence, jewellers in Ahmedabad are preparing to promote exchange-driven buying instead of fresh purchases. Industry players say rising bullion prices have already pushed consumers towards swapping old jewellery for new ornaments.”Nearly 80% of jewellery sales are now happening…

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Storm-toppled sign misses van in Moga | Chandigarh News

Bathinda: Schoolchildren and co-passengers escaped injury on Monday when a storm-uprooted massive overhead gantry collapsed onto a highway in Punjab’s Moga district, inches from their van.Wind fury, heavy rain, and a hailstorm brought the large signboard down across the Barnala-Moga highway between Bilaspur and Lopo. The van travelling from Barnala came to a sudden halt…

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PCMC snaps water supply to 24 housing societies over non-functional STPs, 16 others fined for releasing untreated sewage into drains | Pune News

Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has cut off water supply to 24 housing societies this month for failing to run their sewage treatment plants (STPs) despite several notices. The civic body has also penalised 16 housing complexes Rs 10,000 each for discharging wastewater into stormwater channels.PCMC warned that more housing societies could face…

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Meghalaya to begin census house-listing from May 16 | Guwahati News

Shillong: House-listing operations (HLO) under Phase-I of the first fully digital Census 2027 will begin in Meghalaya on May 16, following the conclusion of the state’s self-enumeration campaign on May 15.In preparation, the general administration (B) department organised a training conference of the State Level Census Coordinating Committee (SLCCC) on May 7. FR Kharkongor, principal…

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