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2 terrorists killed in encounter as army foils infiltration bid along Line of Control

Kashmir, 28/8: The Army on Thursday killed two terrorists in north Kashmir’s Gurez sector while foiling yet another infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC), continuing a spurt of such bids in recent weeks. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the operation was launched jointly by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police…

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Covid, Flu, Pneumonia Among Vaccines Essential For Adults With Heart Disease

New Delhi: Adults with cardiovascular disease must be immunised against conditions such as Covid-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumonia, herpes zoster (shingles), and other diseases, according to new recommendations released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).The guidance also provides detailed evidence for each vaccine recommendation and answers to frequently asked questions to guide conversations…

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Roof Collapses At Cuttack Railway Station; Train Services Hit

cuttack: A portion of the roof of an under-construction platform at Cuttack railway station collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, disrupting train operations and raising safety concerns.According to reports, the incident occurred on Platform 1, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. The collapsed section, estimated to be around 500 metres long, fell onto the railway tracks, blocking movement and…

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Bird Census To Begin In Bhitarkanika From August 30

Bhubaneswar: A three-day bird census is set to be conducted in the mangrove forest areas of Bhitarkanika National Park from August 30 to September 1.The survey will cover key nesting sites located in Matha Dia, Laxmiprasad Dia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Bali Dia.According to Varadaraj Gaonkar, Divisional Forest Officer (Wildlife), Rajnagar Division, the census will focus on…

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4 Maoists killed, weapons recovered in Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border

Gadchiroli: In a major success to the armed forces, as many as four Maoists have been killed and several weapons have been recovered from the forest in the border of Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra.According to reports, after about eight hours of intermittent firing in the Koparshi forest area on the Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border, the bodies of four Maoists (that is,…

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