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CM Naveen Patnaik started distribution of BSKY smart health card in Bargarh

Bargarh, 13/11: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched the distribution of smart health cards under the BSKY in Bargarh district. About 3.64 lakh people in the district will get the facility. Eleven districts of the state, including Bargarh, participated in the program. On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated 71 converted schools in Bijapur under…

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WHO says world’s rate of booster shots outstrips poorer countries’ vaccinations

Washington DC, 13/11:Six times more booster shots of coronavirus vaccine are being administered around the world daily than primary doses in low-income countries, the director-general of the World Health Organization said Friday, calling the disparity “a scandal that must stop now.”   The official, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and others at WHO have regularly criticised…

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Lockdown may be imposed in Delhi because of Air Pollution,SC asks steps against Air Pollution

New Delhi, 13/11: The Supreme Court on Saturday heard the issue of air pollution in the national capital Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). During this, a three-judge bench in the top court asked sharp questions to the central government and asked questions related to the imposition of lockdown. A bench of Justice DY…

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Army agrees to grant permanent Commission to women after SC warns it of contempt

New Delhi,1/11: After a stern warning of contempt, the Army on Friday agreed before the Supreme Court to grant permanent commission to 11 women officers within 10 days, in accordance with its judgment, and also to other officers, who haven’t approached court but meet the criteria.   A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and…

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