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Odisha is gateway to the ASEAN region, says Patnaik on states strategic ge
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In the run-up to Make in Odisha-2022 from November 30 to December 4, the Chief Minister interacting with the ASEAN Heads of Missions, said, "Odisha has the boon of geography and has been blessed with natural resources and major ports on the Bay of Bengal. We are the gateway to the ASEAN regi
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International webinar held to find truth about carnage in Kashmir by Pakis
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The main objectives of the webinar were to trace the origins of Kashmir carnage, find out more about what happened on Oct. 22, 1947, analyse who was responsible for the 1947 massacre and raise awareness about the present situation
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Ocean heating can increase rainfall in east Asia, suggests study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A study suggested that Upper ocean heating in the equatorial Pacific - a key oceanographic region in Earth's climate system - is likely to make the East Asian monsoon season wetter.
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WHO asks countries to recognize importance of investing in primary healthc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked countries to recognize the importance of investing in health, particularly in primary healthcare, said WHO South-East Asia Region Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh.
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India participates at 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister's Meeting
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India participates in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister's Meeting held on Friday in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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South-East Asia region making strides in universal eye health coverage: WH
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): As October 14 marks World Sight Day, World Health Organization Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said that despite an array of challenges, the South-East Asia region continues to make important progress towards universal eye health coverage for
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China's crashing economy: A deflationary effect of Zero Covid Policy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 30 (ANI): The World Bank concluded in its recent forecast that Beijing's economy will grow at a slower rate than the rest of East Asia this year as China's Zero Covid Policy has resulted in the shutdown of businesses in the country impacting hundreds of thousands o
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World Bank slashes economic outlook for China to 2.8 pc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 29 (ANI): The World Bank on Tuesday slashed China's 2022 economic growth projection to 2.8 per cent, pointing to Beijing's "zero-COVID" policy and housing market crisis.
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WHO calls to unite efforts to reduce premature mortality from cardiovascul
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The World Health Organization on Thursday called for united efforts to reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular, as 3.6 million people died every year in the South-East Asia Region because of this disease.
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ASIFA India celebrates and congratulates all the Women Creators from secon
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI/PNN): Following the success of the first edition of the Women's Creator Program in 2021, a new version was designed and crafted by Saraswathi Vani Balgam, Creative Director Dancing Atoms Studios Inc, and Shruti Verma from Unreal Engine. The pro
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WHO South-East Asia Region polio-free, accelerated efforts needed in view
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): The World Health Organisation's South-East Asia Region sustained its polio-free status despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic but needs to scale-up measures in view of the persisting and increased risks of polio globally, said the officials
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South-East Asian nations show red card to China through economic means
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], September 21 (ANI): China has not been able to strike strategic takeovers with South-East Asian nations as the countries have complimented their own development with China's economic growth and have been able to dodge the communist nations' debt-trap diplomacy.
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