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Pradhan flags off BSF half marathon in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said the “Run for Martyrs” half marathon organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) is a unique way to pay a rich tribute to the martyrs.

Pradhan flagged off the “Run for Martyrs” half marathon at the Kalinga Stadium here.

“The marathon demonstrates the spirit of the people and proves the respect they have towards the police and paramilitary forces who sacrifice their lives for the country. Besides, it is increasing interest among the people for sports,” said Pradhan.

The half marathon was held as part of the BSF’s countrywide initiative to remember the martyrs and create a deep sense of gratitude among citizens for the brave souls.

“Every citizen of this country owes his freedom to the bravery and sacrifices of these jawans and is duty bound to respect their families,” he added.

Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) R.P. Sharma said the participation of a large number of people in this mini marathon shows the bent of mind to pay homage and tributes to the martyrs.

“We organised the marathon to pay homage to the martyrs. We will try to organise the event every year,” said BSF Inspector General A.K. Singh.

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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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