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In a bizarre oversight, the health department in Sundargarh district promoted Dr. Smruti Ranjan Samal, a block public health officer who passed away in April, to additional public health officer (TB). The order, issued amidst a cholera outbreak, also transferred the deceased doctor to the district headquarters hospital. Officials attribute the error to a communication lapse regarding Samal's death.
The Union government has approved 19 road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, including the crucial Peer Ki Gali tunnel on the Mughal Road. This tunnel will provide year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu, offering an alternative to the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. The projects also include the Sadhana Tunnel, connecting Kupwara with Karnah.
Kansas City Chiefs may target Brandon Aiyuk before the 2025 season. Aiyuk seeks a long-term deal, around $23 million annually. This move could boost the Chiefs' offense and aid Patrick Mahomes. Aiyuk hinted at leaving the 49ers. Experts suggest the Chiefs will pursue Aiyuk if he is available. Mahomes has been training with young receivers.
A tragic incident occurred in West Bengal's Nadia district where a nine-year-old girl died in a bomb explosion in Barochandgar. The explosion took place during the Kaliganj assembly bypoll counting. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and grief, assuring strict legal action against the culprits.
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, China remains cautious, offering rhetorical support but avoiding military intervention. Despite a strategic partnership and economic ties, Beijing prioritizes its own interests, including energy security and avoiding entanglement in a conflict with US-backed forces. China's approach reflects a broader strategy of non-interference and risk aversion in the Middle East.
A Canadian intelligence report acknowledges the presence of Khalistani extremists in Canada, using the country for promotion, fundraising, and planning violence in India. Tensions between Canada and India remain strained following the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, with investigations suggesting Indian government links. The report also highlights concerns about India's foreign interference activities in Canada.