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Nipah Virus Outbreak: High Level Meeting in North 24 Parganas

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BARASAT/KOLKATA: A high-level meeting of health officials was held in the wake of suspected. Nipah Virus outbreak. Earlier reports said that two healthcare workers were infected by the Nipah Virus in Barasat in North 24 Parganas. Following the event, district health department has started … [Read more...] about Nipah Virus Outbreak: High Level Meeting in North 24 Parganas

Makar Sankranti 2026: Millions of Devotees Take Holy Dip at Gangasagar

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On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, millions of devotees took a dip in Gangasagar, the Hooghly River and at the confluence of the river and the Bay of Bengal at Sagar Island in West Bengal on Wednesday morning. Devotees braved the biting cold to take a dip in the Gangasagar at sunrise and offered … [Read more...] about Makar Sankranti 2026: Millions of Devotees Take Holy Dip at Gangasagar

Nipah Virus Symptoms: Early Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

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Two healthcare workers were infected by the Nipah Virus in Barasat in North 24 Parganas. Their samples have been sent at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at AIIMS Kalyani, and preliminary reports indicate a possible Nipah infection, said a senior health official. The identified … [Read more...] about Nipah Virus Symptoms: Early Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

Makar Sankranti 2026 – Date, Shubh Muhurta, Pooja Methods

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Every year, many people are confused about whether Makar Sankranti falls on January 14th or January 15th. So, let's clarify here which day is auspicious for Makar Sankranti in 2026. Date and Auspicious Time In 2026, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14th. The … [Read more...] about Makar Sankranti 2026 – Date, Shubh Muhurta, Pooja Methods