State airs grievances over share of Narmada Water
Madhya Pradesh has registered its opposition with Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal for neglecting interest of the State in benefits from Narmada river water share among partner States. Madhya Pradesh
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MCD for campaign against SARS, jaundice and cholera
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will launch a public awareness campaign on diseases like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Jaundice and Cholera. Leader of the House, Mr Rambabu
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5 crore jobs by 2007: PMO strives to fulfill PM's dream
Visions of creating five crore employment opportunities by 2007, as draw up by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, would not see the light of day unless substantial hard work is executed on the
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Bill of health
The World Health Organisation has struck India off the list of SARS-affected countries. To say this is good news would be an understatement. The certification comes in the wake of reports the number
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Orissa Govt's apathy destroying tribals
Lackaidaisical implementation of schemes has grossly undermined the Government's thrust for the development of tribals in Orissa with the result that the community which constitutes the largest
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BJD minister shifts stance, urges independent probe
The controversy over the alleged killing of four spotted deer in the Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary for the marriage feast of a high-profile political leader of Bhadrak-Kendrapara belt has taken a
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Sunstroke deaths: Orissa tells docs not to play hookey
As the soaring mercury turns Orissa State into a boiling cauldron, the Government has warned doctors of stern action if they were found neglecting sunstroke patients. Health Minister Prafulla Chandra
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Mafia culture threatens Chilika peace
Mafia operations have emerged as a major threat to peace in the prawn rich Chilika belt in Orissa. The recent violence at Krushnaprasad resulting in the death of two people and injuries to over 70
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Tiger may not burn bright in Bandipur
The government of Karnataka has issued an order effectively closing Bandipur one of the oldest tiger reserves in India. Now the 80-odd tigers will be losing protection and expertise of Project Tiger,
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Call to improve health care for children
In an effort to understand the health problems of neglected children, a discussion by various non-governmental institutes and health institute representatives at the Prayas Institute of Juvenile
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Ex-ADM pens book on Bhopal gas tragedy
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh recently released a book on the Bhopal gas disaster of December 3, 1984. The book titled Gas Tragedy: An Eyewitness has been authored by the Secretary for