UN health agency WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency

New Delhi, 23/7: The World Health Organisation said the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency, a declaration Saturday that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision…

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Wildfires in California: Fresh warning and evacuation as weathermen predict strong winds

California: Fresh wildfires in California are expected to spread more as the weathermen have predicted strong gusty winds reaching to almost 75 mph. Fresh evacuations have also been ordered by the government to prevent further loss of lives. It is worth mentioning here that, as many as 26 people have died and as many as 12,000…

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State-owned lenders contribute maximum to bank fraud amount, warns RBI

New Delhi, 28/5:Bank frauds are on the rise with public sector lenders contributing the maximum to the fraud amount compared to the private sector banks, warns the RBI annual report published on Friday.   An assessment of bank group-wise fraud cases over the last three years indicates that while private sector banks reported a maximum…

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The gap between the two doses of Covishield vaccine can be reduced again, exemption will be given to those above 45 years of age

New Delhi, 5/8 (AO Bureau):The central government may soon once again reduce the period between the two doses of the Covishield Vaccine. However, this will happen only for people aged 45 years and above. Dr. NK Arora, chairman of the Covid-19 Working Group, said in an interview that a decision can be taken on this…

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Building a Safer Future: Tata Steel’s SAFE Club Empowers Youth with Vital Safety Awareness

Bhubaneswaer: At a time when safety is paramount, Tata Steel has taken charge and started on the path of inculcating safety among young minds through its innovative initiative called “Safety Awareness for Everyone” or simply SAFE which was launched by the company in early 2000s by Mrs Daisy Irani. Initiated as a community initiative facilitated…

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Bhubaneswar and Cuttack receive rainfall, night temperature to fall by 2 to 5 degree Celsius in 3 days

Cuttack / Bhubaneswar: Weather has changed in the twin city of Odisha Bhubaneswar-Cuttack on Tuesday morning. The two cities have received rainfall while cloudy weather has prevailed.As per reports, from early in the morning of Tuesday Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have received rainfall at various places. Due to sudden rain in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar since morning, traffic…

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