Hyderabad, Aug 10th: With the increasing raise of swine flu cases in the city, the state government has kept the schools in the capital on high alert. It has decided to send medical teams to schools to screen students if any infected with the flu. The authorities became alert after a class VIII students of Srinivasa High School in Amberpet tested positive for the infection. The girl picked up the infection from her father who had returned from Dubai recently. The other students of the school were also screened and were told about necessary precautions for prevention.
The government will prepare state run hospitals in the district to handle swine flu cases. The health minister, Mr. Nagendra said the government has about 20,000 Tamiflu tablets and was planning to buy another 10,000. District health officer, Dr. Jaya Kumar said “we are advising home quarantine of affected children. School managements and parents have to take utmost care to prevent spread of the disease. The government has asked RTC and railway officials to arrange for special counters to check passengers who come from Pune and other places where swine flu is spreading.
The government will prepare state run hospitals in the district to handle swine flu cases. The health minister, Mr. Nagendra said the government has about 20,000 Tamiflu tablets and was planning to buy another 10,000. District health officer, Dr. Jaya Kumar said “we are advising home quarantine of affected children. School managements and parents have to take utmost care to prevent spread of the disease. The government has asked RTC and railway officials to arrange for special counters to check passengers who come from Pune and other places where swine flu is spreading.
Reliance donates for Protsaham Posted on 11-Aug-2009
Kakinada, Aug 10th: The Reliance Industries limited (petroleum division) for the second successive year 2009-10 has donated Rs 1 crore for the Protsaham scheme on Monday. A cheque for the amount was handed over to East Godavari collector Mr. Gopala Krishna Dwevedi by the Reliance K-G Basin operations...
Rainfall deficiency hits paddy crop Posted on 11-Aug-2009
Rajahmundry, Aug 10th: Following deficit rainfall in both East and West Godavari districts, farmers are facing a grave situation for raising the main crop, paddy and other horticulture and commercial crops. The district received an average rainfall of 222.5mm from June 1 to August I against the norma...
Dharna for amenities Posted on 11-Aug-2009
Rajahmundry, Aug 10th: Several workers associated with the midday meal scheme staged dharna at the collectorate demanding the government to take measures to strengthen the scheme for the benefit of school children. Addressing the workers here on Monday, the Midday Meal Workers Union district secretar...
New engineering college to state Posted on 12-Aug-2009
Hyderabad, Aug 11th: The state government will set up a government engineering college in Warangal. The new college which will be on the main campus of Kakatiya University and will be operating from the current academic year. The students qualified for Eamcet-2009 can opt for the seats in this new co...
5K run on Aug 15 Posted on 12-Aug-2009
Rajahmundry, Aug 11th: “Rajahmundry Run” will be organized on August 15 from Pushkar ghat here at 7 am to bring awareness among the people about the historical and cultural significance of the city, said municipal commissioner K. Manik Raj. Speaking to the media persons here on Tuesday, h...
Seminar at JNTU-K Posted on 12-Aug-2009
Kakinada, Aug 11th: A seminar on “modern skills of civil engineers” was organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University here on Tuesday. Prof of civil engineering department, Cambridge University of the United Kingdom, Dr. M. Gopal attended as the chief guest for the program. Speak...
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