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Parliament takes up discussion on dam safety bill
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 2 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Friday took up discussion on Dam Safety Bill, 2019 which seeks to provide uniform safety procedures for specified dams in the country with Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stating that the Centre had no intention to take rights
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Chenab crosses danger mark at Doda, several villages submerged
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 2 (ANI): Following the construction of a dam in connection with Bhaglihar Hydro Power Project at Ramban's Chanderkote area, the water level of Chenab River has risen above the danger mark deluging half a dozen small villages in Pull Doda town.
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Shopian: Army vehicle damaged in IED blast, none injured
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 2 (ANI): An army vehicle of 55 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) suffered minor damage after being targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir's Shopian district earlier on Friday.
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Soybeans' compound may prevent marijuana-induced blood vessel damage
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 31 (ANI): While many believe marijuana is helpful in treating a variety of health problems, its exposure actually damages cells of the heart and vascular system. But a recent study found a compound in soybeans, that blocked the damage and may have the potential of
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Abigail Breslin to play Matt Damon's daughter in 'Stillwater'
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 30 (ANI): American actor Abigail Breslin is all set to join Matt Damon for an upcoming film 'Stillwater' with Tom McCarthy in the director's chair.
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Bill on dam safety introduced in Lok Sabha
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): A bill which seeks to provide uniform safety procedures for specified dams in the country was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
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Javadekar defends govt, says if one tree is cut, 5-10 are planted
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 28 (ANI): Defending the Centre over felling of one crore trees, Union Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that permission is granted to cut trees for paving way for several development projects and added that saplings are planted
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Damoh: Crocodile enters residential area due to heavy rain, rescued
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Damoh (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 28 (ANI): The forest department on Sunday rescued a crocodile that was seen in a residential area here.
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Here's how HIV infection contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A recent study found that HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, further damaging cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander cells.
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Meghan King Edmonds shares good news about her son's medical condition
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): American television star Meghan King Edmonds has good news to share with her fans. The star revealed that her 13-month-old son Hart who is suffering from irreversible brain damage is doing well now.
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Modified radiotherapy less likely to damage healthy cells
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A modified way of concentrating radiotherapy dose in tumour while minimising damage to healthy cells has been proposed in a recent research.
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MP: Incessant rains damage many 'kutcha' houses in Mandsaur
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Several 'kutcha' houses were damaged due to incessant rains in Mandsaur while water entering the houses also caused damage to loss of foodgrains and livestock, District Collector, Manoj Pushp said on Saturday.
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