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95 per cent of chronic diseases in Meghalaya due to eating habits

Shillong, May 19 (UNI) Nintey-five per cent of chronic diseases in Meghalaya were due to the eating habits, a health official said on Thursday at the first ever ‘Eat Right Mela’ organised by the office of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Meghalaya,

A walkathon on the theme ‘Walk for Health’ was also conducted earlier in the morning from Madan Iewrynghep to State Central Library to disseminate awareness among the public on the importance of good health and how to combat negative nutritional trends to fight lifestyle diseases. A large number of people participated in the walkathon that was flagged off Chief Secretary Rebecca Vanessa Suchiang .
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Odisha: Hardcrore Maoist gun down by security forces inside forest in Nabarangpur

09 May 2024 | 8:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) A hardcore Maoist was killed in gun battle with the Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans and District Voluntary Force (DVF) inside a forest in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district on Thursday.

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We’re not Chinese, retorts Meghalaya BJP

We’re not Chinese, retorts Meghalaya BJP

09 May 2024 | 8:25 PM

Shillong, May 9 (UNI)The Meghalaya State Unit of the BJP on Thursday demonstrated in protest against controversial comments made by former Congress leader Sam Pitroda regarding the features of people living in various regions of the country, including the North East with a banner in front of the party office here retorting, “We are not Chinese”.

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Arunachal Guv reiterates call for setting up village volunteers

09 May 2024 | 8:24 PM

Itanagar, May 9 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has reiterated his call for setting up of village volunteers, who can be trained in healthcare and sanitation to serve the rural populace.

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Congress and MNF to form coalition government in Lai Autonomous District Council

09 May 2024 | 8:10 PM

Aizawl, May 9(UNI) Mizoram governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday issued an order accepting a letter from C. Lalmuanthanga who has staked his claim to form the next government in Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) paving the way for the formation of Congress and Mizo National Front (MNF) coalition government in the council.

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Assam CM Himanta slams Naveen for not addressing the problems of Malkangiri people

09 May 2024 | 7:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday came down heavily on his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik for not addressing the problems of people of Malkangiri despite being in power for the last 24 years.

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