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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff
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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track
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Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track

KATRA, Apr 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is committed to provide good and easily accessible health care services to the pilgrims visiting to the Holy Shrine.In the endeavor, the Shrine Board has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPEIPL) and Hewlett Packard (India) Software…

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India has nearly 97 crore voters now, says EC

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission announced on Friday that there will be nearly 97 crore Indian voters who can cast ballots in the Lok Sabha elections this year. Additionally, it stated that the voter list now includes nearly two crore youthful voters, or those between the ages of 18 and 29. Since the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2019, there has been a 6% rise in the number of registered voters. "The largest electorate in the world 96.88 crore are registered to vote for the forthcoming General Elections in India," claimed the Election Commission. According to the poll panel, the gender ratio grew from 940 in 2023 to 948 in 2024. An official noted that the Commission has placed a specific focus on the integrity and health of the electoral roll in addition to disclosures and openness in the roll updating process. At a news conference in Pune, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had described the different activities associated with updating the electoral records and the involvement of political parties at each step. [caption id="attachment_10586" align="alignnone" width="300"] India has nearly 97 crore voters now, says EC[/caption]  

Avalanche hits J&K’s Sonamarg

SRINAGAR, Feb 8: According to officials, a large avalanche struck the Sonamarg area on the Srinagar-Leh Highway on Thursday. According to them, no fatalities have been reported as of yet. According to the officials, the avalanche happened close to the Sonamarg workshop used for building the Zojila tunnel. Nevertheless, the incident did not result in any documented damage. In response to significant snowfall that occurred during the first week of February, the authorities have issued an avalanche warning for the upper regions of the Kashmir valley. It is recommended that people stay away from avalanche-prone areas for the next 24 hours. [caption id="attachment_10526" align="alignnone" width="300"] Avalanche hits J&K's Sonamarg[/caption]  

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged for sixth straight occassions

MUMBAI: At its February review meeting, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee unanimously agreed to maintain the status quo, with the policy repo rate remaining at 6.5% for the sixth consecutive meeting. The interest rate at which the RBI loans money to other banks is known as the repo rate. Following a three-day review meeting, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das discussed the policy statement on Friday morning. He cited stable growth dynamics and moderate inflation as justifications for keeping the monetary stance as it is. According to Das, growth is holding up better than anticipated and inflation is getting closer to the target. While retail inflation in India is over the desired 4 percent scenario, it is still within the RBI's comfortable range of 2 to 6 percent.December had a 5.69 percent figure. According to Das, the MPC also resolved, with a majority of five out of six members, to continue concentrating on the removal of accommodation in order to guarantee that inflation gradually approaches the objective while promoting growth. In the July-September quarter of the current fiscal year 2023–24, the Indian economy increased by 7.6%, continuing to be the fastest-growing major economy. India's GDP increased by 7.8% during the April–June quarter. The RBI's bi-monthly monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting got underway on Tuesday and will last for three days. During a financial year, the RBI normally has six biweekly meetings when it discusses a range of macroeconomic indicators, interest rates, the money supply, and the outlook for inflation. The central bank may have reacted to a significant drop in inflation and the possibility of more reduction by lowering the main interest rate. Many nations, including developed ones, have been concerned about inflation, but India has generally done a pretty good job of controlling its inflation trend. With the exception of the most recent pauses, the RBI has increased the repo rate to 6.5% from May 2022 by a total of 250 basis points in an effort to combat inflation. One tool of monetary policy that usually serves to reduce demand in the economy and lower the inflation rate is raising interest rates. [caption id="attachment_10499" align="alignnone" width="300"] RBI leaves repo rate unchanged for sixth straight occassions[/caption]  

Congress to bring ‘Black Paper’ on Modi govt’s ten years in response to Centre’s ‘White Paper’

NEW DELHI: As per sources, the Congress party is anticipated to present a 'Black Paper' in response to the 'White Paper' that the national government is expected to present during the current Parliamentary budget session. The sources state that the Congress' "Black Paper" will focus on the 10 years of central administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sources further stated that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is probably going to present the "Black Paper." A 'White Paper' comparing the economic performance of the 10 years of the Congress-led UPA government with the 10 years of the BJP-led NDA government was first announced by the federal government in the union budget that was presented on February 1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during the introduction of the interim budget 2024–25 in Parliament that the economy has been firmly placed on a high sustainable growth path and that the Modi government, which took office in 2014, surmounted the crises of those years. A White Paper "to look at where we were then till 2014 and where we are now, the only purpose was to draw lessons from the mismanagement of those years" will be placed on the House table, she announced. President Droupadi Murmu gave an address to the joint sitting of the two Houses on January 31, which marked the beginning of the budget session. The final Parliament session before the Lok Sabha elections, which are anticipated to take place in April or May of this year, was scheduled to end on February 9. [caption id="attachment_10493" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress to bring 'Black Paper' on Modi govt's ten years in response to Centre's 'White Paper'[/caption]  

DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony

JAMMU: On Wednesday, the district's social media news sites were asked by the Jammu authorities to desist from publishing any content that would jeopardise public calm, communal harmony, or tranquilly. The Deputy Commissioner Jammu stated in an order that the disinformation being shared on social media platforms by people posting and sharing offensive, discriminatory, and provocative messages has given rise to the appearance that there is a serious risk of a breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquilly, which could pose a serious risk to people's lives and property. He stated that any disturbance of public peace and order and any breach of law and order that could put lives in severe danger should be avoided.According to him, it is preferable that any disturbance of public peace and order that poses a serious risk to people's lives or property be stopped right away. He continued by saying that there is enough evidence to move forward under Section 144 of The Code of Criminal Procedure and to forbid anyone operating in Jammu on social media platforms or portals from publishing or disseminating any content that could jeopardise public peace, communal harmony, or tranquilly. "The order shall come into force with immediate effect and any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10475" align="alignnone" width="300"] DC Jammu prohibits news portals from sharing posts having potential to disturb peace, harmony[/caption]        

SIA Raids Sarjan Barkati’s Home In Shopian

SRINAGAR, Feb 7: According to sources, the State Investigation Agency raided the home of preacher Sarjan Barkati in the Shopian area of south Kashmir. According to an official, the raid at Sarjan Barkati's house in Reban village was carried out by SIA detectives with help from the local police and CRPF. The raid is ongoing, he said, and further information would be released later.   [caption id="attachment_10452" align="alignnone" width="300"] SIA Raids Sarjan Barkati’s Home In Shopian[/caption]

Punjab Police Arrests 3 Terror Associates

Chandigarh, Feb 7: A senior police official announced on Wednesday that three terrorists' comrades, Lakhbir Singh Landa and Harwinder Singh Rinda, had been taken into custody in Punjab. Rinda is based in Pakistan, but Landa is based in Canada. According to Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav, the Anti-Gangster Task Force also found two handguns and ten cartridges in their hands. "Jobanjit Singh @ Joban, Bikramjit Singh @ Bikka & Kulwinder Singh @ Kala) of terrorists #Canada-based Lakbir Landa & #Pak-based Harwinder Rinda has been caught in a huge breakthrough,” Yadav wrote in a post. Joban had been missing for a long time, having been wanted for violations under the IT Act, the Arms Act, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.According to Yadav, "Joban and Bikka were also wanted in multiple IPC 307 (attempt to murder) cases." "The accused were engaging in criminal activity at the direction of their foreign handlers, according to preliminary investigation findings," Yadav continued. [caption id="attachment_10427" align="alignnone" width="300"]  Punjab Police Arrests 3 Terror Associates[/caption]