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Surge in Covid Cases: States, UTs Asked to Submit ‘Larger Number’ of Samples for Whole Genome Sequencing
States and Union territories have been asked to submit “larger number” of samples for whole genome sequencing from districts and areas which have seen a surge in COVID-19 cases over a period of seven days, official sources said on Saturday. The direction was issued during Friday’s meeting by the INSACOG which reviewed the COVID-19 data to check the possibility of any new emerging variant or sub-variant and ascertain the reasons behind the breakthrough infections.
Assam Flood Situation Worsens: 62 Dead, Over 1.5 Lakh in Shelter; PM Takes Stock of Situation
At least eight people died in incidents of floods and landslide as rain continued to batter Assam. As a result, almost ninety per cent area of the state reeling under flood water after pre-monsoon showers wreaked havoc last month only.
Landslides triggered by heavy showers have claimed the lives of three people including two children in the state while five others died due to floods. Deaths were reported from Barpeta, Darang, Hailakandi, Karimganj, and Sonitpur districts. Eight persons are also missing from five districts in the state.
In Hojai district, a boat carrying flood-affected people has capsized, leaving three children missing while 21 others have been rescued.
Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Concerns Raised Misplaced: Govt Sources
Entrepreneurship, further studies, priority in other jobs — Agniveers will have a multitude of options after completing their four-year-long stint with the armed forces, government officials said on Thursday after concerns expressed by some over the financial security of those inducted in the Agnipath scheme.
“Those wishing to be entrepreneurs — they will get a financial package and bank loan scheme. Those wishing to study further will be given a class 12 equivalent certificate and bridging course for further studies. Those wishing to obtain jobs will be given priority in CAPFs and state police. Several avenues are also being opened up for them in other sectors,” a senior government official explained.
At Least 1 in 4 Abortions in India Self-done at Home; ‘Unplanned Pregnancy’ Most Common Reason: Govt Data
At least one in every four abortions in India was performed by the woman herself at home, whereas almost half of the women said the main reason for seeking an abortion was an unplanned pregnancy, government data for 2019-21 analysed by CNN-News18 shows.
The data also shows that the share of abortions performed by the woman herself at home has increased by one per cent from the last analysed period of 2015-16.
“More than one-quarter (27 per cent) of the abortions were performed by the woman herself at home,” the National Family Health Survey-5 (NHFS-5) report said adding that the practice of abortion at home is much more common in rural areas (28.7 per cent) than in urban (22.1 per cent).
Ukraine War Could Last for Years, We Must Be Prepared, Says NATO Chief
The war in Ukraine could last “for years”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned in an interview published Sunday by German daily newspaper Bild, while reiterating calls for Western countries to provide long-term support to Kyiv. “We must be prepared for this to last for years,” the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization said.
“We must not weaken in our support of Ukraine, even if the costs are high — not only in terms of military support but also because of rising energy and food prices.” He told Bild that the food and fuel costs are nothing compared to the one paid daily by Ukrainians on the frontline, warning “we would have to pay an even greater price” if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to achieve Moscow’s goals in Ukraine.
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