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South Asian ’superbug’ spreads to Australia

August 13th, 2010 RSS FEED No comments

A drug-resistant “superbug” has infected three Australians who travelled to India, an expert said on Friday, reinforcing fears it could spread worldwide after hitting dozens of people from Britain.
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Antibiotics available for superbug

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Alberta has the tools to combat the notorious superbug that has hit an Albertan who recently returned from a trip to India.
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Hooper denies CAG’s corruption charges over selection procedure of Fast Track Sales

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New Delhi, Aug.12 : The Commonwealth Games Federation on Thursday strongly denied charges made in the interim report of the Comptroller and Auditor General related to selection procedure of Fast Track Sales Ltd.
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Mumbai Restoration Includes Art

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When terrorists stormed this city nearly two years ago, killing at least 163 people, they also dealt a blow to the Taj Mahal Palace hotel , an architectural landmark that has played a critical role in nurturing and housing Indian art.
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Rs 2,000 fine for driving on Games lane

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The government will invoke special provisions in the law in a bid to ensure that no vehicle encroaches into lanes earmarked for the exclusive use of athletes and delegates during the Commonwealth Games.
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No sealing of border, only random checks this year

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This Independence Day, those staying in NCR towns can expect lesser hardship at city borders while trying to enter Delhi.
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Metro will run as usual on I-Day

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Even as restrictions are being imposed on the movement of vehicles in the vicinity of Red Fort on August 15, Delhi Metro services will function normally on all the lines and trains will be available for commuters.
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NGOs want playgrounds

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Ahead of the Commonwealth Games (CWG), civil societies in the capital Friday asked the government to give some attention to the slum children and provide them playgrounds to play.
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Cops seek govt nod for prosecution

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The prosecution will be carried out under section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which pertains to the ‘‘power to restrict the use of vehicles’’.
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