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President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate homoeopathic symposium on Wednesday
President Droupadi Murmu is expected to inaugurate a two-day homoeopathic symposium on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day on Wednesday in the national capital.The two-day scientific convention organised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, an autonomous apex research organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, will be held at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre Dwarka, New Delhi.
It will be held based on the theme “Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency: A Homoeopathic Symposium”.“The convention aims to promote evidence-based scientific treatment in clinical practice and health programmes, to capacitate the homoeopathic community in research-based therapeutics, to become a healthcare powerhouse meeting the population's needs for personalised, safe, and credible healthcare,” the Ayush ministry said.It added that the event will also “enrich homoeopathic medicine with quality diagnostics, therapeutics, and scientific tools for better patient outcomes.”
EC Orders Fresh Polls In 8 Polling Stations In Arunachal On Wednesday
The Election Commission has declared as 'void' the elections held at eight polling stations in four districts in Arunachal Pradesh and announced fresh polling in these stations on Wednesday, officials said on Monday.Election officials said that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were damaged and incidents of violence were reported in these eight polling stations during simultaneous polling to Lok Sabha and Assembly on the first phase of voting on April 19.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer, Pawan Kumar Sain, quoting the Election Commission letter said in an order that fresh polling would be held from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday in these eight polling stations under four districts -- East Kameng, Kurunq Kumey, Upper Subansiri, and Siang.During the first phase of polling on April 19, over 76.44 per cent of 8.92 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the simultaneous Assembly and Parliamentary polls to the two Lok Sabha constituencies and 50 of the 60 Assembly seats in the border state.
Biden Administration Issues Rules For Airlines For Automatic Cash Refunds For Cancelled And Delayed Flights
The Biden administration has enacted new regulations aimed at improving consumer rights in air travel. Under these rules, airlines will be obligated to offer automatic cash refunds within a short timeframe for canceled flights and significant delays. Additionally, airlines will be required to enhance transparency by disclosing fees associated with baggage and reservation cancelations more prominently, reported AP.
Aditya Srivastava, Civil Services Exam Topper Meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath In Lucknow
Aditya Srivastava, who has secured the first rank in the Civil Services Examination, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, reported ANI.
Aditya Srivastava, who has secured the first rank in the Civil Services Examination met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow pic.twitter.com/GTjHzDwyUb
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024
Five Indian Fishermen Safely Repatriated from Sri Lanka, Set To Return India Tonight
The High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, announced the successful repatriation of five Indian fishermen. These fishermen, who were stranded in Sri Lanka, are set to return to India later this evening, reported ANI.
Five Indian fishermen have been safely repatriated from Sri Lanka and will reach India later this evening: High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/B35tmBp3V6
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024
Two Labourers Die After Falling Into Septic Tank Of Under-Construction Building In Mumbai
Two labourers tragically lost their lives after falling into a septic tank at an under-construction building in Mumbai, with one worker left critically injured, reported PTI.
3-4 People Fall Into 40-Foot-Deep Septic Tank In Mumbai's Malad, 3 Rescued: BMC
In Mumbai's Malad area, 3-4 individuals fell into a septic tank with an estimated depth of 40 feet at an under-construction building site. The BMC said that 3 people have been rescued and sent to trauma care hospital, although their current condition remains awaited, reported ANI.