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Assam Cabinet approves Gaja Mitra Scheme to tackle human-elephant conflict

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Assam Cabinet approves Gaja Mitra Scheme to tackle human-elephant conflict

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Thursday approved several significant decisions aimed at addressing human-elephant conflicts, improving healthcare regulations, and enhancing welfare schemes for students and traditional workers. To mitigate rising human-elephant conflicts, the government will implement the Gaja Mitra Scheme in … Read more

Bihar Police to set up dedicated units to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking

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Bihar Police to set up dedicated units to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking

Follow Us on Google News Patna, June 9 (IANS) In a major step to strengthen law enforcement mechanisms, the Bihar government has approved a proposal from the Police Headquarters to establish two separate specialised units — one to prevent cyber crimes and the other to combat drugs, narcotics and alcohol-related offenses. The proposal will soon … Read more

Assam CM calls for conservation of wetlands to tackle urban flooding

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Assam CM calls for conservation of wetlands to tackle urban flooding

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasised that conserving wetlands in and around towns and cities is one of the most effective ways to mitigate urban flooding. During his visit to Silchar in Cachar district to take stock of the prevailing flood situation, Sarma … Read more

Mizoram CM discusses with HM Shah proposal to raise Mizo Territorial Army to tackle drug trafficking

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Mizoram CM discusses with HM Shah proposal to raise Mizo Territorial Army to tackle drug trafficking

Follow Us on Google News Aizawl, May 24 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and discussed the state’s important issues including raising Mizo Territorial Army (MTA) to fight against drug trafficking along the India-Myanmar border, officials said on Saturday. An official of Mizoram government said that the Chief … Read more

Bihar ATS conducts mock drill at Patna’s P&M Mall to tackle terror situation

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Bihar ATS conducts mock drill at Patna’s P&M Mall to tackle terror situation

Follow Us on Google News Patna, May 20 (IANS) In a show of preparedness against potential terrorist threats, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Bihar on Tuesday conducted a mock drill at the bustling P&M Mall in Patna. The drill was aimed at evaluating response strategies in the event of a hostage crisis and terror attack … Read more

TN govt to deploy drones, ground robots to tackle forest fires

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TN govt to deploy drones, ground robots to tackle forest fires

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 20 (IANS) With rising temperatures linked to climate change contributing to an increase in forest fire incidents, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department is turning to advanced technology to bolster its firefighting capabilities. The department has announced plans to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) … Read more

Gujarat launches new portals to streamline police services & tackle cybercrime

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Gujarat launches new portals to streamline police services & tackle cybercrime

Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, May 14 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched two digital portals and a mobile application under the Home Department, aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the state’s law enforcement services. Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi was also present at the launch event. The initiatives, … Read more

New strategy to tackle antibiotic resistance discovered

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New strategy to tackle antibiotic resistance discovered

Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A team of researchers at the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram has discovered a promising new strategy to counter bacterial resistance to antibiotics — a growing global health threat. The scientists found that targeting porins — protein channels in the outer membrane of … Read more

TN Fisheries Dept steps up coastal patrols to tackle illegal fishing amid 61-day ban period

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TN Fisheries Dept steps up coastal patrols to tackle illegal fishing amid 61-day ban period

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has intensified patrolling in the coastal waters of Thoothukudi following multiple complaints of illegal fishing during the 61-day annual fishing ban, which aims to conserve marine biodiversity. The ban, effective from April 15 to June 14, prohibits mechanised boats and trawlers … Read more