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Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections ; CM Calls For Emergency Meeting

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for an emergency review meeting amid a rise in influenza cases in the national capital. Asserting that the situation was under control with adequate doctors and medicines, Singh said Delhi has reported around 3,000 influenza…

Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections ; CM Calls For Emergency Meeting
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Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children
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Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a clear warning that these medicines shall not be used in children below four years…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report

New Delhi, Jul 7: Enrolment in government schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private unaided recognised schools added more than 88 lakh students during the same period, according to the UDISE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the Centre’s…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Wholesale Inflation Back In Positive Zone After 7 Months, At 0.26 Pc In Nov

New Delhi, Dec 14: November saw the fastest rate of increase in wholesale price-based inflation in eight months, rising by 0.26 percent, mostly as a result of a significant increase in food prices. For the previous seven months, the WPI inflation rate has been negative, and in October it was (-) 0.52%. The Commerce and Industry Ministry released a statement saying, "Positive rate of inflation in November, 2023 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, minerals, machinery & equipment, computer, electronics & optical products, motor vehicles, other transport equipment and other manufacturing etc." From 2.53 percent in October to 8.18% in November, food inflation increased.A spike in food prices in November caused retail or consumer price-based inflation to rise at its fastest rate in three months, according to official data released earlier this week at 5.55 percent. In its bi-monthly monetary policy announcement last week, the Reserve Bank raised concerns about rising food inflation in November and December while keeping interest rates unchanged. [caption id="attachment_7191" align="alignnone" width="300"] Wholesale Inflation Back In Positive Zone After 7 Months, At 0.26 Pc In Nov[/caption]    

Army rescues over 1,200 stranded tourists in Sikkim

GANGTOK: According to officials on Thursday, the Indian Army has rescued 1,217 tourists who were stuck in high-altitude regions of eastern Sikkim because of snowfall and bad weather. The tourists were relocated to safer areas, given shelter, warm clothing, medical attention, and hot meals, and the rescue operation by the army's Trishakti Corps lasted until late in the evening on Wednesday, they said. The officials stated that plans are in place for them to return to Gangtok, the state capital. They said that soldiers even left their barracks to make room for the stranded tourists. [caption id="attachment_7188" align="alignnone" width="244"] Army rescues over 1,200 stranded tourists in Sikkim[/caption]  

Shah to move Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2023, J&K Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to bring up the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha for discussion and eventual passing on Thursday, the day the Parliament meets for the eleventh day of the current Winter Session. The goal of the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is to give women's seats in the Puducherry Assembly a 33 percent reservation. On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha already passed the legislation. The Home Minister will also introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to reserve 33% of the assembly's seats for women, according to the agenda that was made public.On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha already passed the legislation. Two appropriation bills, the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2023 and the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2023, will be moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Lok Sabha previously passed both of the bills. The report of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes on Measures undertaken to secure the representation of OBCs in employment and for their welfare at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) pertaining to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be tabled by BJP MPs Rajendra Gehlot and Narayana Koragappa. "Also, measures undertaken to secure the representation of OBCs in employment and for their welfare in Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)' pertaining to the Ministry of Steel," stated the agenda. In the meanwhile, Lok Sabha adjournment motion was proposed by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi in order to talk about Wednesday's security breach in Parliament. According to Gogoi, there are major questions concerning the safety protocols for the new Parliament building in light of this unprecedented incident. "It is unacceptable for a crucial institution of Indian democracy to experience such a security breach. The adjournment notice submitted in the Lok Sabha stated, "I demand that the Union Home Minister addresses the issue promptly and the house takes a comprehensive overview of the situation for the national interest." [caption id="attachment_7182" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shah to move Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2023, J&K Reorganization (Second Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha[/caption]…

IGP reviews crime, security scenario of Jammu district

JAMMU: Anand Jain, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Jammu Zone, led a thorough review of the district's security and crime situation during a comprehensive meeting. The goal of the meeting, which was attended by SSPs, SDPOs, and SHOs from the Jammu District, was to increase the efficacy of overall police. The SSP for Jammu, Dr. Vinod Kumar, received the IGP along with DIG JSK Range, Shakti Pathak, who examined the resolution of cases filed in the current year and evaluated the backlog from the previous year. IGP Anand Jain stressed to the officials that cases must be handled quickly in order to lower pendency. Keeping law and order, preventing crime, resolving pending cases, and guaranteeing prompt investigation and case resolution were all topics of discussion.Special focus was placed on resolving public complaints and enhancing public-police relations. The topic of the meeting was counterinsurgency initiatives to strengthen law and order and security. The IGP evaluated counterterrorism efforts and presented strategies to reduce the district's crime rate. Improving the calibre of investigations was the main goal, especially when it came to theft, burglaries, the NDPS Act, and other cases. Jain emphasised the significance of enhancing investigative methods to guarantee convictions, with a particular focus on cases covered by the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He gave the nodal officers instructions to designate cases in accordance with the UAPA's established procedure, guaranteeing prompt submission for judicial review. Dr. Vinod Kumar, SSP Jammu, gave a thorough Power Point presentation on the district's general security situation. The talk addressed the general state of crime and how it is addressed, offering insights into the steps made to improve law and order and security. IGP Jammu emphasised during the meeting that officers and officials must work professionally and that the calibre of their investigations must never be compromised. Officers were exhorted to expedite the resolution of pending cases and oversee matters within their jurisdictions effectively. The directive sought to improve overall policing efficiency and offer relief to the general public. [caption id="attachment_7179" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP reviews crime, security scenario of Jammu district[/caption]  

CS inaugurates Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan’s Stone Work Sanctum Sanctorium at Thalwal

JAMMU: The stone Sanctum Sanctorium of Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan at Thalwal, Mandal was dedicated today by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. Rashmi Singh, the Commissioner of Mining, KK Sidha, the Commissioner of Relief and Rehabilitation, and other relevant officials accompanied him. Moti Lal Malla, the head of the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust, Ajay Bharti, the former legislator from the J&K Assembly, and representatives and heads of several pandit organisations were present at the ceremony. The Chief Secretary expressed pride in his esteemed position as he was felicitated by Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust and other Pandit organisations, marking a momentous occasion. In addition to expressing gratitude for the cordial welcome, Atal Dulloo highlighted the Sanctum Sanctorium's cultural and spiritual significance. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo is acknowledged for his devoted service to the community and is deeply appreciated by the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust and its affiliated organisations. [caption id="attachment_7175" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS inaugurates Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan's Stone Work Sanctum Sanctorium at Thalwal[/caption]