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Anganwadi teacher's nose in a fit of rage over flowers plucked from his garden by her students, the Hindustan Times reported. Police have identified the accused as 50-year-old Kalyani More. The teacher, Sugandha More is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Belagavi.

Check all the LIVE updates on COVID-19 hereHealth departments have formed teams and are actively monitoring the seven checkpoints situated in the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border region to stop the spread of the emergence of coronavirus and sub-variant JN.1.Under the directions of District Collector M Aruna and the leadership of Nilgiris District Health Department Sub-Director Baluswamy, the medical and health departments have been divided into teams and are engaged in intensive surveillance work at seven checkpoints located in the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border region to prevent the spread of disease in the regions.As many as 131 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Sunday, the health department said.However, the number of patients infected with the JN.1 variant remains at 10.According to the Public Health Department of Maharashtra, 80,23,576 COVID-19 patients have been discharged after full recovery.The recovery rate in the state is 98.17 per cent, while the case fatality rate in the state is 1.81 per cent. Out of 8,76,33,748 laboratory samples, 81,72,836 have tested positive (9.33 per cent) for COVID-19 until today.Uttarakhand has reported two COVID-19 cases, said authorities.A 77-year-old man admitted to Max Hospital, Dehradun came positive on Saturday, while the corona report of a 72-year-old female patient came positive on Sunday.To identify the new variant of Covid, JN.1, samples of both infected patients have been sent for genome sequencing.

earthquake depends on the place you are in along with what activity you are engaged in when the ground is shaking. Numerous active liabilities exist in California and the coastal Pacific Northwest, similar to Hawaii and Alaska. However, the earthquake has taken place in many parts of the U.S. east of the Rockies.

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A New Brunswick man who spent five days at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, N.B., with pneumonia says he saw first-hand the ongoing impact of the health-care crisis in the province.“I saw nurses, doctors, and all other hospital workers try their best to keep a semblance of some sort of health care going,” Tim Brooks wrote in a post on Facebook.“Their frustration was visible and at times they couldn’t contain it, but their dedication never wavered.”He said he shared what he saw and heard because he wants people to know the impact and the strain the New Brunswick health-care system is under.He went to the ER, while visiting his family for the holidays, on Dec. 27, 2023, showing signs of a respiratory illness with no improvement.

Salem Steel Plant (SSP) in Tamil Nadu. This is the third unit of public sector major SAIL where the government has decided not to go ahead with the strategic sale.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management head of equities Alicia Levine and Simplify Asset Management chief strategist Mike Green discuss whether the Fed's inflation strategy is working on 'Making Money.'

dense fog. The Indian Railways has made special additional arrangements for smooth and safe running of trains in the section reeling the foggy weather, a spokesperson of the North Western Railway said. “Special arrangements have been made by the North Western Railway in view of safety and security in train operation during the excessive fog this winter season," PTI quoted North Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Shashi Kiran as saying.

speeding, avoid abrupt mid-road stops unless absolutely necessary and use indicators. These are some of the expert suggestions to drivers battling dense fog in the winters. The precautions become more important with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting dense fog days this week over parts of east, northwest and north India, including Delhi-NCR.

AHMEDABAD : India's Gujarat state on Wednesday signed initial investment agreements worth ₹7.17 trillion ($86.07 billion) with 58 companies operating in sectors such as energy, oil and gas, and chemicals, its government said. The home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat has been signing these agreements ahead of its biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which is scheduled to take place in state capital Gandhinagar from Jan. 10 to Jan.

Vibrant Gujarat summit, the state has signed investment pacts worth Rs 7.17 lakh crore or $86 billion with at least 58 companies including the likes of HPCL, IOCL and Power Grid, it was announced on Wednesday. Further, Gujarat's information department has said that so far 234 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed in as many as 17 phases with a potential investment of about Rs 10.31 lakh crore. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit will be held between January 10 and 12, 2024. This will be the tenth edition of the summit and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Moto G34 5G in India through a post on platform X. The official unveiling is set for January 9 at 12:00 pm IST, and the smartphone will be made available for purchase on both the company's official website and Flipkart. A dedicated landing page on Flipkart has been established to generate anticipation for the smartphone's arrival, emphasizing its distinctive vegan leather finish.

Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a ban on individuals below the age of 18 from driving scooters and cars. Parents who permit their children to drive scooters or cars will face a penalty of three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000, reports IANS. The government spokesperson stated that strict measures will be enforced in secondary schools in collaboration with the Transport Department.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Request for Information (RFI). This initiative seeks public input to assist in the implementation of responsibilities outlined in the recent Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The deadline for responses is February 2, 2024​​​​.

The ‘Tax Saving Season’ is back upon us. It is that time of the year when the HR department asks for proof of investments and employees start focussing on optimizing their tax liabilities and taking advantage of various avenues to save on income tax.

It is important to meet deadlines especially when it comes to income tax as it can help avoid paying penalties, penal interest, and file income tax return (ITR).

Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the direction of the Himachal Pradesh High Court asking the state government to shift senior IPS officer Sanjay Kundu from the post of Director General of Police (DGP). A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud granted liberty to Kundu to move the high court to seek recall of its December 26 order.

Itamar Ben Gvir, dismissed the US State Department's condemnation of his statement for urging Palestinians in Gaza to be resettled outside the strip on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported. «I really admire the United States of America but with all due respect, we are not another star in the American flag,» Ben Gvir, who heads the ultranationalist Otzma Yehudit party, said in a statement.

Indonesia has launched a new five-year multiple-entry visa for tourists and visitors on business. The Directorate General of Immigration announcing the launch, said that the extended validity will make travel to Indonesia more affordable. Under the new visa, holders can stay in Indonesia for up to 60 days per visit. However, the announcement did not specify the time frame within which the 60 days must be used. The visa fee for this five-year multiple-entry option is set at $972 (IDR 15,000,000), and payment is required to be made online. Holders of this visa will have the flexibility to explore the country, visit family and friends, and participate in events and meetings. The Immigration department of Indonesia has underscored that the new visa is explicitly intended for tourism and business purposes, and holders are not permitted to work for local employers while in Indonesia. Those seeking to work or stay for an extended period must apply for an alternative visa category. Authorities have also warned that failure to adhere to the visa rules may result in fines, deportation, or legal charges.

A top British Columbia law enforcement official says a recent court decision placing a temporary injunction on a law to restrict public drug use takes away police enforcement tools.

By Kaori Kaneko, Lisa Barrington and Daniel Leussink