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New COVID strain detected in Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 24 (UNI) Even as an immune form of Coronavirus strain has found wreaking havoc in United Kingdom, one of such Coronavirus Strain patient was detected in Maharashtra's Nagpur, District Administration said here on Thursday.
Suspecting possibility of a new mutated variant of the Covid-19 virus, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) sent samples of a 28-year-old infected man to National Institute of Virology, Pune, on Wednesday to check whether the viral genome sequencing resembles the mutated strain B.1.1.7 lineage reported in the UK.
Health officials said the man had returned from the UK on November 29. He developed fever and other symptoms of Covid-19 in early December and tested positive on December 14.
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Goa CM holds meeting with MoEIT Ministry

Goa CM holds meeting with MoEIT Ministry

24 Dec 2020 | 5:22 PM

Panaji, Dec 24 (UNI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday held a meeting with Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MoEIT), Government of India, Saurabh Gaur, IAS, and discussed ways in which the state can attract good investors and companies.

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Goa Governor extends Christmas greetings

Goa Governor extends Christmas greetings

24 Dec 2020 | 5:08 PM

Panaji, Dec 24 (UNI) Goa Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has extended his heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the people of Goa, particularly the Christian brethren, on the eve of Christmas.
The Governor, in his message, said, 'Christmas is a joyous festival as it heralds the day on which Jesus Christ the son of God came to this earth as a saviour to redeem mankind from sins. As the bible says, 'God so loved this world that he gave us his only begotten son.' The life of Jesus Christ teaches us that the he preached the eternal values of peace, love, compassion, brotherhood and harmony. He gave up his own self for the greater good of mankind through his act of crucification. His live and teachings will forever serve as a balm in this troubled world.'
'On this festive occasion to commemorate the birth of Son of God, let us dedicate ourselves to live in peace and harmony and work for greater glory and progress of the nation,' Governor said.

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TMC rejects land acquisition proposal for bullet train

24 Dec 2020 | 5:05 PM

Thane, Dec 24 (UNI) The Shiv Sena-ruled Thane Municipal Corporation has for the fifth time rejected the land acquisition proposal for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, official sources said on Thursday.

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Home schooling impacting health of children: Experts

24 Dec 2020 | 3:44 PM

Pune, Dec 24 (UNI) With home schooling continuing for more than six months now, health experts have started raising concerns on children's health.

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Medical college admission racket busted; civic hospital officer among 5 held in Mumbai

24 Dec 2020 | 3:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (UNI) The Deputy Dean of the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital here was arrested on Thursday for allegedly taking Rs 50 lakh bribe from a woman doctor seeking admission in M.D. course.

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