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India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem: WHO
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone
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PM Modi set to attend 21st ASEAN-India Summit in Laos to bolster India's
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In bid to give further strength to this area, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Laos from October 10-11, where he is set to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, being hosted by Laos, which is the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nat
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Nepali medieval town celebrates traditional 'Jatra' procession as substitu
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The medieval town of Khokana in Lalitpur recently celebrated its traditional "Shikali Jatra," a vibrant five-day festival held in place of Dashain. Featuring masked dancers representing various Hindu deities, the festival honours Goddess Rudrayani, also known as Shikali or Mother Goddess. Th
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"We are committed to health cooperation," says Nepal Health Minister Paude
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Nepal's Health and Population Minister, Pradip Paudel, and India's Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, recently met in New Delhi to discuss strengthening health cooperation between the two countries. Paudel expressed his gratitude for India's support during a
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Nepal to import 20 'bailey bridges' from India following flood damage
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Government of Nepal is set to bring in 20 bailey bridges from India to restore critical river crossings damaged by severe flooding and landslides in September. Nepal's Minister for Physical Infrastructures and Transport, Devendra Dahal, announced the decision during an inspection of the
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India has consistently proven to be Maldives' steadfast ally: President Mo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Muizzu reflected on the shared values, history, and cultural exchanges that had shaped the "enduring partnership" between Maldives and India over the years. He further said that the diplomatic relations between the Maldives and India, on its sixth decade, is poised to flourish to even gre
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Karachi faces surge in unemployment amid economic crisis
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is experiencing a troubling rise in unemployment amid an economic crisis characterised by food shortages, currency devaluation, and soaring inflation. Citizens express growing frustration as job losses mount and living conditions deteriorate.
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West Asia tensions soar: Hezbollah fires over 100 rockets at Haifa; Israel
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on Tuesday as Israel reported that Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets and missiles targeting civilians in the greater Haifa region.
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around its te
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Ministry of National Defence of Taiwan (MND) detected 12 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan from 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
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"Deliberate attempt to discredit IOA": PT Usha strongly refutes allegation
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"Any further attempts to mislead the public or undermine the IOA's efforts will be met with appropriate legal action," PT Usha said.
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Countries in WHO South-East Asia region commit to adolescent-responsive he
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Member States of WHO South-East Asia region on Tuesday adopted a Ministerial Declaration on Adolescent-Responsive Health Systems committing to policies, resources and services tailored to the unique needs of this age group for a healthier and more equitable future for all.
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FICCI report projects USD 15 bn Taiwanese investment potential in India's
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The report titled 'Unlocking the Potential: The Benefits of India as a Partner for Taiwanese Enterprises', outlines an opportunity for Taiwanese enterprises to invest USD 15 billion in India's growing electronics and electric vehicle (EV) markets.
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