Day: January 27, 2021

COVID-19: Over 14,000 people vaccinated in Himachal Pradesh

11:38 pm January 27, 2021

Shimla : As many as 510 more people were administered the COVID-19 vaccine in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, a senior health official said. The total number of people vaccinated for COVID-19 in the state has now risen to 14,072, Special Secretary (Health) Nipun Jindal said, adding that the target for Wednesday was 649 and the percentage coverage is 78.5 […]

Rajasthan govt launches nutrition programme for children, women in Jaipur

11:36 pm January 27, 2021

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Wednesday launched a programme aimed at improving nutrition level of children and women in Jaipur. The programme will help children and pregnant and lactating women to cope with problems such as decreased physical development, moderately underweight and anaemia due to nutritional challenges. According to a statement issued here, the Women and Child […]

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Shivamogga blast: Minister warns those into illegal mining

11:31 pm January 27, 2021

Bengaluru: Stringent action would be taken against those involved in illegal mining, Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani said on Wednesday. The warning comes days after the blast in a stone-crushing facility on the outskirts of Shivamogga. ”We have information regarding illegal mining activities. I have instructed the officials to prepare a list of […]

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Bird flu: Rajasthan reports 88 more bird deaths

11:27 pm January 27, 2021

Jaipur : Over 6,930 birds have died in Rajasthan since the outbreak of the avian influenza about a month ago, officials said on Wednesday. According to an animal husbandry department report, 54 crows, four peacocks, 10 pigeons and 20 other birds died in the state on Wednesday. Seventeen districts of the state have reported the outbreak of […]

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PM Modi reviews projects worth Rs 54675 crore in ‘Pragati’ meeting

11:17 pm January 27, 2021

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed a number of projects with a total cost of Rs 54,675 crore in 15 states as he chaired the 35th ‘Pragati’ meeting on Thursday. During the meeting, the prime minister directed officials to ensure expeditious resolution of issues hindering infrastructure projects, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. ‘Pragati’ is an ICT-based multi-modal platform for pro-active […]