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Nadda directs states to boost response measures against dengue, malaria

As the South West Monsoon advances deeper into the Indian subcontinent, Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday, directed states and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance, vector-control measures and healthcare preparedness to tackle a possible rise in dengue and malaria cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

‘No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG at retail outlets’: Govt reassures nation, warns ‘pumps hoarding fuel will face action’

The reassurance comes at a time when several regions have witnessed increased demand for diesel during the harvesting season, leading to higher sales volumes at some retail outlets.The reassurance comes at a time when several regions have witnessed increased demand for diesel during the harvesting season, leading to higher sales volumes at some retail outlets.