Lymphatic filariasis on its last legs in Tamilnadu

          Lymphatic filariasis, or elephantiasis, is well on its way towards being eliminated in Tamil Nadu.           “With the micro filarial rate dropping every year, it has reached a new low - 0.07 per cent - in 2011. The MF rate is the number of cases that test...

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Coal Ministry to play fair in NTPC-NLC tussle for coal blocks

         NLC’s request would be considered along with other companies at the time of bidding for blocks.   In the tussle for coal blocks between power generator NTPC Ltd and Lignite miner Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), the coal ministry has decided to play fair. It will entertain its public...

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Industrial saftey begins at home: NLC Chairman

        The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has a remarkable safety record and an excellent supervisor - worker ratio of 1:6, the highest in the country, said its chairman and managing director A R Ansari. He was speaking at function organised here recently to celebrate ‘Safety Week’.          Stating that industrial safety began at home, Ansari said...

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