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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…

4 tourists die in cab mishap at Zojila Pass

SRINAGAR: Tuesday afternoon saw an accident involving a taxi carrying tourists at Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh route, resulting in the deaths of at least four of them. At Yadav Morh, close to Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh route, an SUV carrying at least seven tourists was involved in an accident that caused it to crash into a gorge, according to an official. He added that at least four people perished in the accident and that a rescue effort was started right after. It is reported that the deceased were from Kerala. More information is anticipated. [caption id="attachment_6791" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 tourists die in cab mishap at Zojila Pass[/caption]  

NIA Raids 8 Places In J&K In Terror Funding Case

New Delhi, Dec 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted raids at eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror funding case. According to people with knowledge of the situation, the raids are still in progress at seven locations in Kashmir and one in Jammu, closely coordinating with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. These raids, among other places, are being carried out by the agency sleuths in Shopian and Baramulla. The residences and additional hiding places of the suspects connected to the investigation were among the locations searched.The operations took place a few days after the central agency detained an accused in a terrorist case supported by Pakistan that involved drone deliveries of weaponry to militants operating in Kashmir. The information was provided by the agency on November 29. On November 27, a team from the NIA Jammu Branch apprehended Zakir Hussain, a 22-year-old resident of the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. He was one of the eight suspects who were taken into custody in the case that the NIA took over from the Kathua Police on July 30 of last year. Two terror operatives located in Pakistan are running away, and one of the seven accused who had been caught earlier passed away from a cardiac collapse while in judicial custody.The NIA is still looking into the case in an effort to piece together the larger plot of terrorist organisations supported by Pakistan to commit acts of terror and carnage in the Kashmir Valley and throughout India. [caption id="attachment_6775" align="alignnone"…

Freezing temp grips Kashmir; Srinagar shivers at minus 1.4°C, Pahalgam coldest at minus 4.3°C

SRINAGAR: With the exception of Kokernag, the mercury resumed its downward trend in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and settled below freezing point throughout the Valley. According to a meteorological temperature department official, Srinagar recorded a low of - 1.4°C, which was 0.5°C below typical for this time of year, compared to 0.7°C the night before. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.6°C as opposed to minus 0.4°C the night before. According to the official, the minimum temperature in Kashmir's gateway town was 0.5°C lower than usual. Pahalgam reported a low of minus 4.3°C, which was 1.0°C below typical for the well-known south Kashmir resort, compared to minus 3.4°C the night before.According to the official, Kokernag, which is located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of 0.2°C as opposed to 0.8°C the night before. The temperature was also 0.8°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 1.4°C, down from minus 2.5°C the night before. This was 0.3°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 2.3°C, down from minus 3.0°C the night before, and the most recent temperature was 1.0°C higher than usual for the well-known skiing destination in north Kashmir. According to him, Jammu's minimum temperature was 9.9°C, which was higher than the previous night's 11.0°C and 0.1°C above average for J&K's winter capital. He stated that partly overcast weather is predicted through December 7. He stated that partly to mainly cloudy weather is anticipated from December 8–10. [caption id="attachment_6769" align="alignnone" width="300"] Freezing temp grips Kashmir; Srinagar shivers at minus 1.4°C, Pahalgam coldest at minus 4.3°C[/caption]    

High Court issues notice to Lal Singh in appeal filed by ED

JAMMU: In response to an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate against the trial court's ruling granting temporary release, the High Court on Monday sent notice to former Minister and leader of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP), Ch Lal Singh. DSGI Vishal Sharma stated during the hearing that this court, along with the court of Special Judge Anticorruption, CBI Cases, Jammu, have been designated as Special Courts under PMLA and, as such, have jurisdiction to consider cases arising thereto, since the matter involves consideration of bail application only pending investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. "However, the instant case is not related to taking of cognizance of the offences under PMLA, because complaint is yet to be filed" , he added. Following the hearing of DSGI Vishal Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal sent a notice to Lal Singh, the leader of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP) and a former minister, directing that any decision made by the trial court be contingent upon the resolution of the petition. [caption id="attachment_6766" align="alignnone" width="300"] High Court issues notice to Lal Singh in appeal filed by ED[/caption]  

Real challenge is to promote learning beyond classroom: LG Sinha

JAMMU: The true problem facing the educational system, according to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, is to encourage study outside of the classroom and instill life skills. In order to close the learning gaps, Sinha also urged educators and educational establishments to embrace best practises that are in line with the National Education Policy. "My advice to our young is to never give up on your aspirations. At a celebration held at a private school here, Sinha stated, "Discover what you really love doing, strive continuously to achieve new goals, reflect on your greatest passion and never ever stop believing in yourself."The Lieutenant Governor stated that there was a shift occurring in the field of education and underlined the necessity of reimagining the ideas of classroom instruction. "School is the birthplace of tomorrow's leaders, a hub for character development and innovation, and a vital tool for bolstering our society's value system. The true issue facing our educational system now is to transmit life skills and encourage study outside of the classroom, the speaker stated. According to Sinha, the NEP has opened up a plethora of opportunities to improve education and establish an atmosphere that encourages young children's learning by developing their critical thinking, creativity, originality, and curiosity. [caption id="attachment_6762" align="alignnone" width="300"] Real challenge is to promote learning beyond classroom: LG Sinha[/caption]