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Congo Fever: New Virus Creates Threats, Alert Issued in Maharashtra's Palghar
On September 29, Palghar district alerted its people for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) commonly known as "Congo Fever", after four cases were reported in the neighbouring districts. The administration requested the animal husbandry department, cattle feeders, and meat sellers to look out for symptoms that cause the fever and to stay informed. Reportedly, transmission to humans occur through contact with infected ticks or animal… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Congo fever, Animal Husbandry, Palghar
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Maharashtra: Palghar Experiences Earthquake of Magnitude 3.5 on Sept 22
The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) has confirmed that Palghar, Maharashtra experienced an earthquake in the early hours of September 22. The earthquake measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. However, no losses have been reported yet. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.5, Occurred on 22-09-2020, 02:50:43 IST, Lat: 20.01 & Long: 72.79, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: Palghar, Maharashtra," read a tweet… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Palghar, Earthquake, NCS
Courtesy: twitter: @NCS_Earthquake
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Mumbai Jolted by 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake on September 7
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed about an earthquake in Mumbai on September 7 morning. Around 8 AM, the city experienced a jolt of 3.5 magnitude, and the shocks were felt 102 km north of Mumbai. However, there are no reports of deaths or injuries owing to the tremors. Earlier, Palghar district had also felt low-intensity quakes on September 5.
Tags: Mumbai, Palghar, Earthquake, NCS
Courtesy: India Today
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Man Cheats Over Rs 1 Lakh from Nursery Owner in Maharashtra's Palghar
Over Rs 1 lakh was allegedly siphoned from a nursery owner's bank account in Maharashtra's Palghar. The police informed, an unidentified accused introduced himself, on phone call, as an army man and posed as a customer of mango saplings. Reportedly, the accused sent a QR code to the victim and asked him to scan it for receiving payment. However, money got deducted from the victim's bank account, said the police.
Tags: Crime, Cyber Crime, Maharashtra Government, Palghar
Courtesy: India Today
