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Surge in Malaria and Dengue Cases Alarms North Andhra Region
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Surge in Malaria and Dengue Cases Alarms North Andhra Region

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:The North Andhra region is facing a surge in malaria and dengue cases, following the recent heavy rains. "In one week, we've seen four new cases of dengue and one case of malaria," he said, highlighting the efforts to control the mosquito population through initiatives like ‘Friday Dry Day’. Fogging operations are carried out every 7-9 days.In the Srikakulam district, …

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Bo Hines, who lost a close 2022 election in North Carolina, announces another Congress run
1 year, 1 month ago

Bo Hines, who lost a close 2022 election in North Carolina, announces another Congress run

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina congressional candidate who narrowly lost in the state’s only U.S. House swing district in 2022 is running in 2024 for a seat in another part of the state. Hines, a business owner who grew up in Charlotte, played college football and went to Wake …

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Judges toss lawsuit targeting North Dakota House subdistricts for tribal nations
1 year, 1 month ago

Judges toss lawsuit targeting North Dakota House subdistricts for tribal nations

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal three-judge panel in North Dakota has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Republican district officials who alleged that the consideration of race was unconstitutional in the creation of state House subdistricts that included ones encompassing tribal nations. The lawsuit filed early last year by the two GOP legislative district officials targeted the two subdivided districts the …

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Former US Rep. Mark Walker drops North Carolina gubernatorial bid to run for Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Former US Rep. Mark Walker drops North Carolina gubernatorial bid to run for Congress

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. RALEIGH, N.C. — Just after the North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a new congressional map favoring Republicans, a former congressman announced he is dropping out of the Republican primary for governor to try to win back his seat in the U.S. House. “Now that the General …

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Former Virgin Galactic CEO enters US House race north of LA
1 year, 10 months ago

Former Virgin Galactic CEO enters US House race north of LA

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides announced Wednesday he is seeking the seat held by Republican Rep. Mike Garcia in a district north of Los Angeles that is considered one of the most competitive House battlegrounds in the country. “He supports taking away a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions and plays politics instead …

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Nickel wins North Carolina US House seat over GOP’s Hines
2 years, 1 month ago

Nickel wins North Carolina US House seat over GOP’s Hines

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel defeated Republican political newcomer Bo Hines for an open U.S. House seat in a competitive district along Raleigh’s southern border, marking one of Democrats’ few major successes in the Southern swing state. With Nickel’s win in …

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Grand jury weighs possible charges against North Carolina AG
2 years, 4 months ago

Grand jury weighs possible charges against North Carolina AG

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — A local North Carolina grand jury on Monday advanced its consideration of possible criminal charges against state Attorney General Josh Stein and two aides over an investigation into a political ad targeting Stein’s 2020 election opponent. After hearing from a State Bureau of Investigation agent, the Wake County grand jury asked in writing that the Wake district …

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North Carolina attorney general fights campaign ad probe
2 years, 4 months ago

North Carolina attorney general fights campaign ad probe

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The campaign committee for North Carolina’s Attorney General Josh Stein asked a federal court on Wednesday to block enforcement of a seldom-used libel law as the committee faces possible criminal prosecution for a political ad from Stein’s last race. Stein’s GOP rival in 2020 — Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill — cited the law in a …

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North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn’s candidacy challenge blocked
2 years, 9 months ago

North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn’s candidacy challenge blocked

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge on Friday blocked an effort by voters to disqualify North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn from seeking reelection this fall by alleging his involvement with the rally that preceded the U.S. Capitol riot in January 2021 made him ineligible. Myers declared the state’s candidate challenge process didn’t apply to a portion of the 14th Amendment …

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Karnataka: Mild earthquake of 3.6 intensity hits Vijayapura district; seventh tremor in October
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Mild earthquake of 3.6 intensity hits Vijayapura district; seventh tremor in October

Firstpost  

The earthquake was epicentred at 2.9 km northwest of Dhanargi in Vijayapura and might be felt up to a maximum radial distance of 12 to 15 km, as per KSNDMC Bengaluru: A mild earthquake of 3.6 intensity on the Richter scale shook parts of North Karnataka, this time in Vijayapura district on Wednesday morning, an official said. According to the …

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East Sikkim best performing district: North-Eastern SDG Index by NITI Aayog
3 years, 3 months ago

East Sikkim best performing district: North-Eastern SDG Index by NITI Aayog

Hindustan Times  

The North Eastern District Sustainable Development Goals Index & Dashboard 2021-22, a collaborative project of NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, with technical inputs from UNDP, was launched recently. It ranks the districts in the eight North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura on their performance in the SDGs …

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Double Whammy for North Karnataka as Officials Struggle to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak amid Floods
4 years, 4 months ago

Double Whammy for North Karnataka as Officials Struggle to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak amid Floods

News 18  

Health officials working in north Karnataka's flood-affected districts are facing a daunting task of limiting the spread of Covid-19 in relief camps where thousands of villagers have been moved. There is increasing concern that there could be an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in these relief camps as it is difficult to adhere to social distancing norms. He said that …

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