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Andhra Pradesh: Nearly 25 Students Suffer Food Poisoning After Having Breakfast In BC Hostel

As many as 25 students of BC Girls Hostel in Kothavalasa of Vizianagaram district fell sick and unconscious due to suspected food poisoning on February 7. The girl students began experiencing complications after eating jaggery-based peanut bars and tamarind rice for breakfast. While some students suffered from vomiting, others fainted on their way to the school. They were quickly shifted to the nearest Government Primary Health Centre.

As per available information, out of the 25 students who fell sick, seven girls became seriously ill, prompting the authorities to shift three to Srungavarapukota Primary Health Centre and the remaining four to Pendurthi Primary Health Centre.

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Indian Navy Fighter Trails & Maiden Landings Continue; MIG29K Successfully Lands Over INS Vikrant

After the India-made LCA fighter jet successfully performed an arrested landing and short take-off from the Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant, the Navy shared a video of the successful landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. INS Vikrant shared a video on its official Twitter account with the caption, “Here’s a sneak peek into the ongoing fighter trials and maiden landings of #LCANavy and #MIG29K onboard #INSVikrant.”

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Video Of Tiger Waiting For Vehicle To Pass Before Crossing Busy Highway Goes Viral; Internet Reacts

A video shared by Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer @susantananda3 on Twitter, has made people think about how we are endangering wildlife. In the video, a wild tiger can be seen waiting by the side of a road for vehicles to pass, before hurriedly crossing over and disappearing into the wilderness. “This is how far the ‘development’ has taken our wildlife,” Mr Nanda wrote in the caption of the post. “This is so sad and risky. Why can’t underpasses be made? What if he gets hit by some speeding vehicle in the night?,” commented one user.

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Watch: Video Of 3- Feet Deep Pit In Lucknow Raises Concerns

A video shared by @bstvlive on its Twitter account has raised concerns about the condition of the roads in Lucknow and how this can lead to road accidents. While sharing the video of a 3-feet bottomless pit in Lucknow’s New Hyderganj area, they wrote, “Lucknow- A deep pit invites death in the middle of the road. A major accident can happen at any time”.

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Kind Soul Can Lead To Kind Society!

Join the kind community @efgorg Lollapalooza, one of the biggest music festivals in the world, made its first appearance in India this year around the 28th and 29th of January. Amid the already viral stages from musicians at the festival, people caught onto a small detail that made all the right upgrades to the show.
@rishidara, a Twitter user, shared a video clip that received a lot of attention. “At the #LollapaloozaIndia concert in Mumbai – I saw something truly special: On the corner of the stage stood a sign language expert, interpreting lyrics for deaf & hard of hearing audience. Heartwarming to see the #inclusivity; small powerful gesture. Full marks to @bookmyshow, “ he wrote.

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Chauganpur Pond In Greater Noida Gets Revived; Appears Clean

Until a few years back, a natural pond in Chauganpur village of Greater Noida was engulfed under an invasive layer of hyacinth, killing the water body’s access to oxygen and other nutrients. However, recently, @ramveertanwarg on Twitter shared a video of the same Chauganpur pond, which has now been cleaned and is entirely safe for the water bodies.

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Turkey Earthquake: India’s NDRF Specialized Teams Deployed For Rescue Operation

Operation Dost is an ongoing rescue mission initiated by the Government of India to help Syria and Turkey, after they witnessed a massive earthquake on February 6, 2023, that left thousands dead, injured and trapped under the rubble. @MEAIndia, recently shared a video on Twitter account, with a caption, “Specialised Search and Rescue teams of @NDRFHQ are working round the clock at Nurdağı. Another team deployed at Antakya to augment the ongoing earthquake relief efforts”.

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Pawan Hans Launches Chopper Services On 6 Routes In Assam To Boost Trade & Tourism

Central PSU Pawan Hans Ltd on February 8 launched its helicopter services for several sectors connecting four major cities in Assam. The operationalization of these routes will create ease of travel for the residents of the region and give a boost to trade and tourism, the release said.

The service will be available on the Dibrugarh-Jorhat-Tezpur-Guwahati-Tezpur-Jorhat-Dibrugarh routes three days a week.

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Tamil Nadu Sends Mahouts, Cavadis From Elephant Camps To Thailand For Training

Thirteen mahouts and their assistants (cavadis) from two elephant camps in Tamil Nadu reached Thailand on February 5 to attend a training program.

Sessions were held on techniques to examine camp elephants for ailments and skin issues, elephant bathing, taking care of baby elephants, and more.

They will attend the program at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) at Lampang till February 11.

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Women Officers To Embark On Car Rally Across Rajasthan To Celebrate NWWA Diwas

On The Navy Welfare And Wellness Association Diwas, February 14, Team NWWA, led by NWWA President Mrs Kala Hari Kumar & women officers of the Indian Navy, will embark on a car rally across Rajasthan to enhance outreach efforts & celebrate the legacy of community welfare.

NWWA initiatives include various community-driven activities geared towards welfare, social outreach, wellness, empowerment & support to the Naval fraternity.

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The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees, providing timely financial relief ahead of Deepavali celebrations.
Light motor vehicles will enjoy toll-free entry at five key points into Mumbai starting today, a move aimed at easing traffic and benefiting daily commuters, though heavy vehicles remain subject to toll fees.
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme opens doors for youth, offering paid internships and valuable experience in government sectors.
BBMP's new e-khata system digitises property records for over 22 lakh properties in Bengaluru, enabling hassle-free access and management while phasing out physical khatas.
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Majhi credits Rs 5,000 to over 35 lakh women under the second phase of the Subhadra Yojana, aimed at promoting financial independence and inclusivity, following the scheme's successful launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A Comprehensive Initiative to Uplift Tribal Communities Across India.
UP Government and IIT Collaborate to Bridge the Educational Gap in Rural Areas
Telangana's inaugural of NIELIT campus signifies a pivotal step in upskilling its workforce, fostering economic growth through diverse tech courses.
Starting on August 1st, Griha Jyoti scheme will provide 200 units of electricity to households. Following that, on August 17-18, the government will also introduce Griha Lakshmi scheme, which will offer monthly assistance of Rs 2000 to women heads of families.
The Bus Roof Mounted Air Purification System (BRMAPS), named ‘Suddha Vayu,’ is the first of its kind in the country, as per a statement issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB).
CM Shinde reiterated that the amount was in addition to the Rs 6,000 already being given to the farmers in instalments every year by the Centre under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The announcement implied that the state farmers would now get Rs 12,000 annually.
The implementation of the scheme will be worked out during the next Cabinet meeting, as CM Siddaramaiah stated earlier. The departments concerned have been told to issue orders for its implementation.
The government launched the 'Meri LiFE' mobile app to mobilize central ministries, state governments, institutions, and commercial groups to realign to spread awareness about sustainable practices. Encouraging and empowering the youth to tackle climate change
The development, implementation, operations, and maintenance (O&M) of rural piped water supply projects have strongly emphasized community involvement to ensure the long-term sustainability of the programs.
The Indian Railways has announced that berths, preferably lower ones, will be reserved in select, mail, and express trains for specially-abled passengers and their attendants.
The New India Literacy Programme (NILP) relies on college students and volunteer teachers in order to reach its goal of literate one crore adults this year.
The Affordable Rental Housing Complexes was launched during the pandemic to ensure dignified living conditions for migrant workers and the urban poor. So far, a total of 5,648 vacant houses have been converted into rental housing complexes and more than 4,000 people have been benefited.
Launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Arogya Mahila scheme aims at providing comprehensive healthcare facilities exclusively for women every Tuesday in Telangana's government hospitals.
The Ashirbad scheme is a commitment from the Odisha Government to bring in positive development in the life of the children impacted by the COVID-19. They have so far identified 108 children who will be receiving a monthly aid of ₹2,500 each, until the age of 18.
The novel and free-of-cost initiative, Bangla Sahayata Kendra, has inspired and attracted the attention of neighbouring countries. On March 13, a technical team from the Bangladesh Government took a trip to BSK to understand and learn about the project that has been benefitting crores of people.
In Karnataka, nearly 4,000 lives are claimed every year in road accidents. Most accident victims lose their life due to excessive bleeding before reaching a hospital or because their airway is blocked. Right training on how to handle the head and neck of a victim after an accident could save thousands of lives.
At the end of each chapter in the textbook, there would be one or two ruled pages attached for students to take down important notes. This way they wouldn't have to carry additional notebooks to make notes and it would also take the weight off their shoulders.
The Karnataka State Tobacco Control Cell launched the 'Stop Tobacco' app to enable citizens to lodge complaints about people smoking in public spaces and other tobacco-related violations.
The Ahmedabad Krishna Tamil Vidyalaya, established in 1974, provides proper Tamil-medium education for migrant families in Ahmedabad. It has uplifted lives of many families for decades and provided them with an opportunity to connect with their roots.