He said that students and the public should also be made aware of the behaviour of stray dogs and other animals, as well as the preventive measures and first aid to prevent the spread of various diseases through them.
"Nipah virus is highly infectious and fatal. Patients either develop symptoms of encephalitis or severe respiratory disease. The mortality rate ranges between 40 and 75 per cent, which is very high," Dr Arora told ANI.
Naveed Walter, President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), demanded swift and transparent justice for the perpetrators. He stated that merely identifying suspects and registering a First Information Report (FIR) is insufficient. "Preventing such incidents in the future is equally import
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As part of preventive measures on the night of December 31 till the morning of January 1, the Malkajgiri Traffic Police deployed 36 special teams across the commissionerate to curb drunk driving and ensure road safety. During the drive, a total of 605 persons were caught driving under the
Following Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa's statement that strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results and reduced pollution, Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari said that preventive measures are better than the reactive measures. She stressed that Public t
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In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
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Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 13th Battalion, with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Mahila Disaster Management Committee (MDMC), conducted a school safety awareness programme demonstrating preventive measures and response techniques during disasters.
The Board management had already created field and technical posts under the rationalisation of the Generation Wing in February 2025, which further strengthened the security arrangements of the Larji project.