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Articles 10521 through 10620 of 20587:
- State Safe, Says Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare and the Animal Husbandary Department has clarified that there are no instances of avian flu reported either in humans or birds in the State.
- Srinagar Up In Arms Against Shooting (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Demonstrators at the historic Lal Chowk area pelted stones at security forces accusing them of shooting and injuring a youth at Court Road on Thursday.
- Fowl Cull: Animal Activists Cry Foul (Hindustan Times, Navneeta, Feb 24, 2006)
Animal activists in India are furious as health workers are carrying out massive slaughter of chickens to prevent the spread of H5N1 bird flu virus.
- E.U. Talks On Bird Flu Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
H5N1 strain has already appeared in 10 countries
- Plant To Generate 8 Mw Power From Waste Getting Ready (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The unit may start lifting garbage from August this year
It may lift 1,000 tonnes of garbage daily
Plant coming up at Mandur near Hoskote
It is coming up on a plot of 25 acres
- Birds Will Be Culled If The Need Arises: Animal Husbandry Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The Finance Department has earmarked Rs. 5 crores for the operation
- Pakistan Declares India ‘C’ Class In Diplomatic Standards (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Feb 24, 2006)
Pakistan has declared India as "C" class country for the diplomatic considerations. The decision has been taken in the wake of substandard living conditions and other hardships which are being faced generally by the aliens in that country.
- Doctors’ White Coats Turn Black (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 24, 2006)
According to a report doctors have been told to stop wearing ties and white coats, amid fears that they could spread superbugs, such Methicillin-resistant staphy-lococcus aureaus (MRSA). Ties are said to have become carriers of worms as these . . .
- In Support Of Quake Victims (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 24, 2006)
Sir Ben Kingsley, an Oscar winner who will always be remembered for his portrayal of Gandhi and who is currently in Pakistan working on a documentary on relief efforts in the quake-hit areas, said on Wednesday that he hoped the film would . . .
- Lessons From Educational Loans (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Feb 23, 2006)
An education loan is an investment in the inter-generational sense and, hence, pointed policy formulations are urgently required in this sector, says R. Vaidyanathan, suggesting sustainable models for ensuring recoveries.
- Valley Alert On Winged Guests (Telegraph, MUKHTAR AHMAD, Feb 23, 2006)
The Kashmir wildlife department has sounded an avian flu alert as thousands of migratory birds make a stopover here before heading to their summer homes in China, western Europe and Siberia.
- Hint, No Proof, Of Human Hit (Telegraph, G.S. Mudur, Feb 23, 2006)
India’s top health official today hinted that the bird flu virus H5N1 has jumped from poultry into humans in Navapur, but investigating scientists cautioned that there was no conclusive evidence for this yet.
- Effective And Efficient Prevention (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 23, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Introduce Values In Education (Daily Excelsior, Lt Col R K Langar, Feb 23, 2006)
In ancient days, India followed the Gurukul system of education where students were placed under direct supervision of teacher. Indian sacred literature like the Vedas and Upanishads formed the core of teaching.
- Bungus Valley To Be Brought On Tourist Map: Cm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that UPA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi have taken necessary steps for fostering the ongoing peace process with Pakistan.
- ``We Will Nudge India, Pakistan'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
A historic opportunity on Kashmir: Bush
United States President George W. Bush said on Wednesday said the U.S. would encourage both India and Pakistan to address ``this important issue.
- Leading By Example (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 23, 2006)
After all the bad press that our politicians receive, the unswerving display of consistency by our parliamentarians brings a tear to our eyes.
- No Human Bird Flu Case Till Now: Govt (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Government tonight termed as "speculative" reports in a section of the media that two persons have been tested positive of bird flu in Navapur.
- Seven People Test Negative For Bird Flu In India (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Feb 23, 2006)
At least seven people quarantined in India with suspected bird flu have tested negative for the deadly H5N1 strain, officials said on Wednesday.
- 925 Samples Tested Negative (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
All the 925 blood samples of the chickens taken from poultry farms and wild birds flocking wet-lands and water bodies in the State have been declared as negative by the high-tech animal disease laboratory at Bhopal.
- Kalam For Big Push To Nanotechnology (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
India could follow Singapore's `Biopolis model'
Increase human resources in emerging fields
India lags behind in implementing research findings
- A New Paradigm Shift (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 23, 2006)
Union minister of state for commerce Jairam Ramesh’s one-point message that the coffee industry in general and the Coffee Board in particular should start focusing on domestic consumption instead of exports is well taken.
- A Trauma Story (Tribune, Bhai Mahavir, Feb 23, 2006)
The first time I heard of a “trauma centre”, I was left guessing if it was an infectious disease like TB or a psychic problem caused by stress. My hunch was it could be caused if a person saw a “real ghost” — i.e. something unpredicted or out of the world
- Low-Sodium Diets May Be Unhealthy (Tribune, DELTHIA RICKS, Feb 23, 2006)
For years Americans have been cautioned about the potential risks of consuming too much salt, but a team of New York scientists has concluded that a low-sodium diet may do more cardiovascular harm than good for people . . .
- Towards ‘Gene Revolution’ (Tribune, C.D. Mayee, Feb 23, 2006)
IN India cotton is about the most important cash crop. It is grown throughout the year, in all climates and on all soil types. Over 30 lakh small farmers grow this crop.
- No Headcount (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 23, 2006)
Armed forces are pride of the nation
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s announcement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that there will be no headcount of Muslims in the armed forces will, hopefully, bring the curtain down on an unsavoury controversy.
- Little Chance Of Human Cases Of Bird Flu: Govt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The government today said there was a distinct possibility of bird flu virus having infected some humans in the affected areas even while stating that no new cases in poultry have been reported.
- Avoidable Tragedy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 23, 2006)
There is need for safety norms for construction workers to avoid accidents
- For Peace Of Mind (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Bhakti is the flow of a spontaneous attachment towards God. It springs from the awareness of His Supreme nature that is multi-faceted and multidimensional. The Bhagavata Purana, hailed as a repository of Bhakti, is an invaluable guide . . .
- Govt Blows Hot And Cold On Flu (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The government has been blowing hot and cold about the avian flu infecting humans. A few hours after Union Health Secretary P K Hota told the media on Wednesday that there was a “distinct possibility” of avian flu having infected some humans in the virus-
- Saving Vultures From Diclofenac (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 23, 2006)
Vultures are unprepossessing birds. In fact, as harbingers of death that ghoulishly wait for animals to breathe their last and gorge themselves on the carcass, they are more likely to repel than win admiration and affection.
- Bird Flu: Intensive Farming Link (Hindu, John Vidal, Feb 23, 2006)
Animal farming and man's intrusion into the environment are major factors in the spread of new diseases.
- Casting The Net Wider (Telegraph, NEHA SAHAY, Feb 23, 2006)
The world’s agog at what’s happening to the internet in China. But within the country, there are few obvious signs of the upheavals going on, at least to the foreign eye.
- Manmohan For Restraint In Protests (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Says Danish newspaper should apologise for publishing the cartoons
Committed to tolerance and upholding religious harmony
Armed Forces will remain "apolitical, secular, professional and merit-based"
Wheat import is a "precautionary measure."
- Special Economic Zone Project Files Cleared, Says Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
No official apathy will be tolerated: Nagaraja Shetty
Minister asks officials to make use of e-tendering and e-governance facilities
He expresses displeasure over MESCOM delay in acquiring land for substations
- Talks On To Build Monorail Along Expressway (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
NICE, Metrail will jointly implement the project
The plan is to put up a monorail on 41 km of peripheral road and the entire 110-km stretch of the expressway
Agreement to be signed after the cost estimates are finalised
- Tatas Launch `Plantation Trails' In Eight Estates In Kodagu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
These holiday homes will initially be confined to 36 rooms there
Looking for a retreat far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life? Here is a new attraction.
- Jayalalithaa Launches Child Health Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
It seeks to establish and expand health infrastructure facilities
1,800 nurses will be hired on contract to provide 24-hour maternity care
Rs. 12.13 cr. to form a team of specialists and paramedical staff who will serve in rural areas
- Investment Outflows In A Globalising Economy (Hindu, Sushma Ramchandran, Feb 23, 2006)
A piquant situation has arisen lately in the area of foreign direct investment. Instead of worrying about inward FDI flows, the country is now concerned about outward flows with steel magnate L.N. Mittal's bid for taking over a European . . .
- 13-Day Delay In Reporting Bird Deaths From Navapur (Hindu, Meena Menon, Feb 23, 2006)
They came to light after a newspaper report
Deaths in the beginning were attributed to Ranikhet disease
Many guidelines were not followed
- Avian Flu Awareness Campaign (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The largest campaign to ensure information reaching the remotest corners
Primetime slots soon
Media strategy planned months in advance
WHO, UNICEF involved
- Government Denies Two Persons Tested Positive For Bird Flu (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Feb 23, 2006)
The Government on Wednesday said there was a "distinct possibility of mild' Avian Influenza virus having been transmitted from birds to humans in the affected zone.
- Free Speech, Even If It Hurts (Dawn, Michael Shermer, Feb 23, 2006)
“MORE women died in the back seat of Edward Kennedy’s car at Chappaquiddick than ever died in a gas chamber at Auschwitz.”
- New Admission Policy Off The Mark: High Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
"Abolishing common entrance test for State Board students alone is no solution" "Abolishing CET for State Board students alone is no solution"
- Bird Flu: People Under Observation Normal (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Feb 23, 2006)
Health Secretary had stated earlier that there was a possibility of the virus having been transmitted to humans
- Indo-Pak Jugalbandi In Congo (Hindustan Times, Sutirtho Patranobis, Feb 23, 2006)
When this contingent of the Indian Air Force spots an advancing Pakistani troop, it has orders to open fire. Nothing unusual in that, except that they will not be firing at their traditional enemies but rather shielding them from a common foe.
- India Will Sign Two Unesco Conventions On Culture, Heritage (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
India will be a signatory to UNESCO conventions on promotion of cultural diversity and intangible heritage, Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Neena Ranjan, said in Mysore on Wednesday.
- India A Global Leader And Natural Partner: Bush (Hindustan Times, S Rajagopalan, Feb 23, 2006)
Terming India a "global leader", a "natural partner" and a "good friend", President George W Bush declared on Wednesday that he will use his upcoming visit to advance the US’s strategic partnership with India.
- 'Possibility Of Bird Flu In Humans' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The next 24 hours will be an agonising wait for the government and India’s health experts. The verdict on five human samples is awaited.
- Several Humans Tested Positive (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The Union health secretary on Wednesday said "it is a distinct possibility" that some people in the country have contracted bird flu, a news agency reported.
- Human Bird Flu: Govt Says No Panic, Keeps Fingers Crossed (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Feb 23, 2006)
With final test results of samples taken from Navapur residents in close contact with flu-hit poultry still awaited, the Government today said that they were not in a position to declare human samples testing positive for the virus.
- Tribute To 'The Dear One' (Deccan Herald, ELIZABETH CHERIAN, Feb 23, 2006)
Some people impress us by their positive outlook to life and by their good nature.
- Chilika Birds Die, Bird Flu Ruled Out (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Contamination of a portion of Chilika lake around Nalabana Birds Sanctuary in Orissa has resulted in the death of over 1,700 migratory birds within a span of 45 days, a senior official said, and ruled out bird flu as the cause of birds’ death.
- Bird Flu May Take Ugly Turn (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 23, 2006)
Bird flu is fast spreading in different parts of the world and is emerging pandemic with hazards to human beings. In Pakistan’s neighbourhood, India is destroying millions of chicks in the wake of the disease H5NI, which is perceived as ‘entrenched’ . . .
- Managing The Trade Deficit (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Feb 23, 2006)
Pakistan incurred a record external trade deficit of $6.5 billion in the first seven months of this financial year ending June 2006. That marks a leap of 127.3 per cent over the deficit of $2.858 billion recorded in the same period last year.
- Altaf Seeks Sugar Donation From India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
MQM chief Altaf Hussain has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to show generosity in alleviating the current sugar crisis in Pakistan, which would be a very ‘sweet’ gesture and go a long way in boosting the morale of the people of Pakistan.
- U.S. Nuclear Deal Would Not Expand Indian Arsenal - Envoy (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 22, 2006)
India's ambassador to Washington on Tuesday dismissed fears that a controversial civilian nuclear energy deal with the United States would help New Delhi expand its atomic weapons production.
- Nawapur Culls 1.5 Lakh Birds (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The initial culling operation was restricted to three-km radius in Nawapur as per the WHO guidelines, which would be extended further to the 10 kilometres.
- Bird Flu? Pigs Might Fly, Say Locals (Deccan Herald, Parag Rabade, Feb 22, 2006)
Poultry workers and farmers in this township of Nandurbar district are perplexed over what they call media hype over “bird flu” and many insist that the disease which has led to chickens perishing in thousands is actually “Ranikhet” which . . .
- ‘Poultry Giant Hid Facts’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Maharashtra government, under fire from the poultry industry for declaring bird flu outbreak in Nandurbar district, has accused state’s the poultry giant, Pune-based Venkateshwara Hatcheries (Venky’s), . . .
- Sonia For Debate On Iran, Nuclear Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Dr Manmohan Singh government would give “paramount” importance to the country’s long-term strategic interests while taking a stand on the issue of Iran’s nuclear status as well as the India-US nuclear deal.
- Bird Flu Scare Sends Royal Ravens Indoors (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The ravens at the Tower of London have been moved indoors to protect them from the threat of bird flu, the man in charge of the royal birds has said.
- Bird Flu Spreads Further, Thousands Tested In India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The H5N1 strain of bird flu was confirmed in Hungary and Croatia on Tuesday as the deadly virus spread around the globe, while EU officials considered measures to vaccinate millions of birds in France and the Netherlands.
- In A Flap Over Bird Flu (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Feb 22, 2006)
Reason is often the first casualty when an epidemic strikes, says PAMELA PHILIPOSE
- Ignoring A Noble Soul (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Feb 22, 2006)
JP’s secretary Sachchidanand, who helped many a politician, died without proper medical care
- Get Serious About Wetlands (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 22, 2006)
Wetlands, which cover seven million hectares in the country, are rightly described as the "kidneys of the ecosystem."
- India To Study French Levy To Support Anti-Aids Campaign (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
New Delhi, Paris reaffirm commitment to work together in fighting terrorism
- Tata Tea Mulls Project In China (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
To exit plantation business in north India and Sri Lanka
Tata Tea Ltd (TTL) is exploring its options for setting up a greenfield project in China, Vice-Chairman, R. K. Krishnakumar, said. He said the company had also decided . . .
- 8 More Bird Flu Suspects Surface (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
In fresh suspected cases of bird flu, eight persons were admitted to a hospital.
- Beware Not Tyranny But Electronic Tags (Hindu, George Monbiot, Feb 22, 2006)
The creeping extension of technology that can be implanted in our bodies will eventually break down all the barriers between us and the state.
- A Quantum Leap (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Feb 22, 2006)
Not many realize the significance of Chirac’s visit to India
The Elysee Palace, it would seem, has no faith in astrology. If its present occupant, Jacques Chirac, had faith in soothsayers — like politicians in India and elsewhere in the Orient
- Bird Flu-Hit India Awaits First Human Test Reports (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Health workers culled thousands of birds in India on Wednesday as the nation awaited the first laboratory reports to see whether the bird flu virus had infected people, officials said.
- Bird Flu-Hit India Probes 16,000 New Poultry Deaths (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Indian authorities reported 16,000 new chicken deaths on Tuesday and although early indications did not point to bird flu, officials were running more tests to conclusively rule out the H5N1 avian influenza.
- Karna: Bird Sanctuaries Placed Under Surveillance (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Karnataka has taken preventive measures in its bird sanctuaries and tanks frequented by migratory birds in view of the outbreak of bird flu in Maharashtra, a top official of the Forest department said today.
- Health Advice Confuses Women (Tribune, Rob Stein, Feb 22, 2006)
For women confused by the latest flurry of health advice about low-fat diets, calcium, Vitamin D and hormones, there is a good reason: The findings illustrate how unexpected pitfalls during a major scientific study can yield valuable data . . .
- Who Sees Continuing Human Risk From Bird Flu (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
No human cases of avian flu have been found in India, Egypt or Nigeria but transmission risks remain as long as the virus is present in birds, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
- Uncertain Future Looms Large Over Navapur (Hindu, Meena Menon, Feb 22, 2006)
The only industry in the taluk has suffered a major setback
If defiant poultry farmers wanted to have a chicken party on Monday night, it was not without reason. They say their birds are in good health and fit for consumption.
- Manu, 8 Others Acquitted In Jessica Murder Case (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
A city sessions court today acquitted prime accused Sidharth Vashist, alias Manu Sharma, son of Haryana Minister Vinod Sharma, in the sensational murder of ramp model Jessica Lal at a South Delhi bar seven years ago.
- Culling Of Birds Continues In Two States (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Feb 22, 2006)
Railways ban chicken dishes and eggs, notwithstanding Centre's advisory that serving these items is safe
More than 2.5 lakh birds killed
25 tonnes of feed destroyed
Payment of compensation begins
- Flu Response Delayed: Centre (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Centre today admitted that reporting of bird flu cases was late. Maharashtra animal husbandry department said they were informed two days late on 10 February about the “suspected bird flu cases” at Nandurbar.
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