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Jeev Milkha Singh Wins Asian Tour Merit Title

Jeev Milkha Singh Wins Asian Tour Merit titleSuccessful Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh was officially crowned as the Asian number one for winning various titles in different tours this year. He won the Bank Austria Golf Open on European Tour, the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup on Japan Tour and the Barclay's Singapore Open on Asian Tour.  

Akshay To Do Torch Relay For Special Winter Olympics

Akshay Kumar Bollywood hunk Akshay Kumar ran from Red Fort Delhi to the narrow, spruced-up lanes of Chandni Chowk by carrying 'Flame of Hope', the Special Olympics torch for next year's World Winter Games on Sunday, 21 December.

The torch, which arrived in Delhi on Sunday morning, commenced its journey on November 12 this year with a lighting ceremony in Athens, Greece.

According to sources, the Flame of Hope was lit by the sun rays near Olympia, Greece and will remain lit until the end of the Games on February 13.  

4 Culling Members Fall Ill In ‘Malda’

4 Culling Members Fall Ill In ‘Malda’ During the culling and moping operations, 4 culling members have come down with influenza-like symptoms in Malda last evening. One of them, Mohd Ellius (40) from satgharia was in a very serious condition. He had high fever and breathing problem, so he was admitted to the isolation ward and kept under observation. Chief medical officer of health (CMOH) Srikanta Roy said, “He does not have respiratory problem or influenza symptom so far. But we have kept him in the isolation ward for observations.”

Anti-Obesity Drug ‘Rimonabant’ Can Be Banned By Govt

Anti-Obesity Drug ‘Rimonabant’ Can Be Banned By GovtThe government is planning to ban the anti-obesity drug ‘Rimonabant’ in India as the studies show that it has serious psychiatric side effects, including the suicidal tendencies. The patented drug from global pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Aventis, was launched in Europe in 2006, and is considered a potential blockbuster by many.

Himachal Govt Mulls Mandatory HIV Test Before Marriage

Himachal Govt Mulls Mandatory HIV Test Before Marriage To make the HIV/AIDS tests compulsory for a couple before marriage, the Himachal Pradesh government is considering a proposal. It would help to build a foundation for a healthy society, said the State Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal. He has made the announcement without giving any further details of the time frame for the implementation of the proposal.

Panic Among Parents After Polio-Related Death Rumours

Panic Among Parents After Polio-Related Death Rumours A rumour of death of two infants after taking polio drops, triggers panic among parents in the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border. A local Kannada channel news telecast that many children in Bangalore had died after taking the drops, also created panic in different parts of the city. 

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