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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…

Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children
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Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report
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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…

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…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

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Amid forecast for wet spell, night temperature rises above normal across J&K

SRINAGAR:  The local meteorological bureau has predicted rain and snow until March 14; on Monday night, Jammu and Kashmir's nighttime temperature increased and settled above average. According to a representative of the meteorological department, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 6.3°C, compared to 2.2°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the temperature was 3.0°C higher than usual for this time of year in J&K's summer capital. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4°C, which was 2.2°C above average for the Kashmiri gateway town and 1.4°C higher than the previous night. In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 2.5°C, Pahalgam reported a low of 2.2°C, which was 3.6°C above average for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, which is located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of 4.4°C, which was 2.5°C above usual and compared to 1.8°C the night before. According to the official, Kupwara town recorded a low of 4.0°C, which was 2.7°C above normal and compared to - 0.5°C the night before. A low of minus 1.0°C was recorded in Gulmarg, down from minus 3.4°C the night before. This was 2.5°C above average for the world-famous skiing resort in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir. According to him, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 14.4°C, which was 0.4°C higher than average for J&K's winter capital. He added that the lows at Banihal (7.6°C), Batote (8.4°C), and Bhaderwah (5.7°C) were reached. He stated that there is a chance of light rain and snow in a few locations between March 11 and 12. He stated that light to moderate rain and snow are likely to fall in several locations on Wednesday, while light rain and snow are likely to fall in a few locations on March 14. He said that generally speaking, dry weather is predicted for March 15–18. [caption id="attachment_12580" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amid forecast for wet spell, night temperature rises above normal across J&K[/caption]      

Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for traffic

RAMBAN: For the second day in a row, traffic was prohibited on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Monday. Officials from the traffic department announced that until further orders are given, no traffic would be permitted on the Jammu-Srinagar national route, thus anybody planning to go should postpone their plans. On Saturday, the highway was stopped at 10 p.m. for repairs to damaged sections and to enlarge the carriageway in certain locations. Between Banihal and Ramban, there have been numerous landslides and stone-throwing incidents that have severely damaged the highway. In the meantime, traffic is still blocked and snow-bound on the Srinagar-Leh, Mughal Road, Sinthan-Kishtwar, Doda-Chamba, Bandipora-Gurez, and Kupwara-Tangdhar routes. [caption id="attachment_12571" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for traffic[/caption]