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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.

MP CM vows to ensure due respect due to public representatives

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that elected public representatives, including MLAs and members of Parliament (MPs), have a higher standing than the chief secretary according to the Union government’s protocol order, and hence the BJP state government will ensure the respect due to them.