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Mumbai: 11 People Died, 120 Ill At Maharashtra Bhushan Award
At least eleven people died of sunstroke while many others were said to be critical. At a grand Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony held at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, more than 120 people suffered from dehydration, after being exposed to the scorching sun for a few hours. The event was held in the open-air and the arrangements were outdoor. Notably, the number of fatalities is likely to go up.
Tags: Maharashtra Bhushan Award, Ceremony, heat stroke
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Army To Dedicate A Chair In Memory Of General Rawat
On the birthday of General Bipin Rawat on March 15, has dedicated a chair of excellence at the United Service Institution of India. General Rawat will also be awarded Padma Vibhshan at an investiture ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on March 21. Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said in a statement, "General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field of jointness and integration.… read-more
Tags: Indian Army, Indian Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Ceremony
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Tokyo Olympics To See Less Number Of Athletes In Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo Olympics organizers on January 18 stated that they would simplify the operations amidst the pandemic by bringing down the number of athletes at the opening and closing ceremonies. With more than 11,000 athletes competing, only 6,000 are expected to partake in the ceremonies. Moreover, this year's ceremonies will reportedly be redesigned, leaving behind grand traditions and keeping it simple and restrained. However, any "specific… read-more
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, athletes, Ceremony, Covid-19
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