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LDF walkout in Kerala assembly over rise in infectious diseases

The Opposition CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) staged a walkout in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday after Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan rejected its notice for an adjournment motion on the alleged failure of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government to prevent the spread of diseases like Nipah, Shigella, Monkeypox, and Dengue.

Only 24% Ladakh pashmina processed locally: LG Saxena calls for infrastructure upgrade

Highlighting Ladakh’s push to strengthen its indigenous pashmina industry, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday inspected the Pashmina Dehairing Plant in Leh and reviewed the processing of raw pashmina fibre sourced from Changthang, while directing officials to enhance local value addition, promote spinning and yarn production, and explore the use of coarse fibre for rugs and carpets to boost livelihoods of nomadic herders.