Wildfire expected to increase in western Canada

Ottawa, July 19 (UNI) Wildfire activity is expected to continue to increase and persist to well-above-average conditions over much of western Canada by August, Canada’s minister of energy and natural resources said Friday. In a wildfire update, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson delivered the latest national wildfire forecast, saying the highest fire danger…

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Major cache of ammunition recovered; militants, vehicle lifters arrested in Manipur

Imphal, July 19 (UNI) In a series of significant operations, Manipur Police achieved multiple breakthroughs, underscoring their continued efforts to curb illegal activities and reinforce law and order across the state. Police today said a large cache of ammunition was recovered from the Chingjao Island area, Pumlen Pat, under Arong Nongmaikhong Police Station, Kakching district….

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Fake coconut oil in Kerala market poses serious health risks

Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 (UNI) Adulterated coconut oil in Kerala poses serious health risks, primarily due to the addition of cheap, low-grade oils mixed without proper labelling, thereby exposing consumers to significant health hazards. Over the past few years, analyses by government laboratories have revealed the presence of hydrolytic rancidity, elevated acid values, and traces of…

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Ukraine introduces new drone scheme

Kyiv, July 19 (UNI) The outgunned and outnumbered Ukrainian military is trying to extract every advantage it can against its much more powerful opponent — Russia. Under a scheme first trialled last year and dubbed “Army of Drones: Bonus” (also known as “e-points”), units can earn points for each Russian soldier killed or piece of…

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