COVID-19 | States enhance surveillance; PM Modi to hold meeting today
The Hindu
States enhance surveillance over Omicron threat
With the slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of to trace, track and quarantine contacts of positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.
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Haryana also imposed some curbs in public places from January 1 India has so far recorded close to 250 cases of Omicron across 15 states and union territories even though at least 90 of the infected people have either recovered or migrated.

Dakshina Kannada groundwater levels in ‘safe’ category, only 45% utilised: Union Jal Shakti Ministry
Dakshina Kannada's groundwater levels remain safe, with only 45% of extractable resources currently utilized for various needs.

Inspired by deeply personal memories, says maker of Telugu short selected for Sundance Film Festival
Telugu short film "O’sey Balamma," inspired by childhood memories, selected for Sundance Film Festival 2026, says creator Nimmala Raman.











