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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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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Partially Restored For Traffic
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Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Partially Restored For Traffic

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: The two days of closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway owing to snowfall and stone shooting at different locations have been partially lifted, according to officials. After restoration work at several locations was finished and stranded vehicles were cleared, traffic on the roadway was reopened today afternoon, according to a traffic police official. J&K traffic police posted on X said, "Commuters are advised to drive cautiously, as part of the road near Sherbibi is single lane and also slippery at several places."For the second day in a row, surface travel to the rest of the country was halted on Friday in the Kashmir valley due to the highway being closed due to snowfall and stone shooting in many locations. To make Kishtwari Pather, Sherbibi, Magerkote, Mehad-Cafeteria, and Dalwas traffic-worthy, restoration work was done there. The crucial Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) road connecting Ladakh and the historic Mughal road linking the Shopian district of south Kashmir with the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division have both been closed for the past three days due to snow accumulation.There were also reports of multiple roads in north Kashmir being closed because of snowfall, connecting distant locations. Nonetheless, in order to make the roads suitable for travel, snow removal efforts have been started in a number of locations. [caption id="attachment_10143" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Partially Restored For Traffic[/caption]  

Comparisons with MS Dhoni hurt but there’s nobody like him in my life: Rishabh Pant
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Comparisons with MS Dhoni hurt but there’s nobody like him in my life: Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: For a while now, Rishabh Pant has been getting advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but there was a moment when the young keeper-batter found it difficult "to breathe" due to the similarities with the renowned former India captain. Pant, who is still in recovery from a near-fatal vehicle accident in 2022, said that Dhoni is currently the only person he feels safe talking almost anything about in his life with. However, he also acknowledged that in the early stages of his career, it was difficult to accept comparisons to the legendary Ranchi man. "I used to have terrible feelings. When I was 20 or 21 years old, I used to cry and go back to my room. I was breathing heavily under pressure. I was under a lot of strain and wasn't sure what to do. As the audience began to shout "Dhoni Dhoni," I missed a stumping in Mohali," Pant claimed in a "Star Sports" series that chronicled his recuperation from the injury. Speaking about his relationship dynamics with the 2011 World Cup winner, Pant stated that at this point he feels emotionally overloaded. It's never easy for me to describe my relationship with MS Dhoni. There are certain people you may speak freely with. All of this is discussed with MSD. He's taught me so much already."I talk to him about things that I wouldn't talk to anyone else about. That's the nature of my relationship with him," Pant remarked. Before the terrible crash turned things ugly, Pant, who was unquestionably India's greatest game-changer in Test cricket, admitted that he was honestly perplexed by the comparisons to Dhoni, a true legend. "To begin with, I didn't understand the purpose of the questions. People were discussing me as a replacement when I had just joined the squad," Pant remarked. "Why were people asking such pointed questions of a child? For what reason are you drawing comparisons? There ought to be no analogy whatsoever. While some have played 500 matches, others have just played five. The comparison is unfair because there have been so many ups and downs throughout the lengthy road." Pant remarked that for helping him feel at ease when he initially arrived, elders like Yuvraj Singh would always have his gratitude. "I was extremely young when we started, and there were a lot of experienced players—a lot of them, in fact. Seniors Yuvraj Singh and MS were present. I didn't feel like they were extremely seniors, but it does take some time. They were really kind and made me feel at home. Every new player feels extremely at ease with them. "This is the Indian team's culture," he declared. [caption id="attachment_10137" align="alignnone" width="300"] Comparisons…

Not Hopeful Of Centre Holding Assembly Polls In J&K In 2024, Says Congress’ Bhakt Charan Das

Jammu, Feb 2: Former Member of Parliament and senior Congress leader Bhakta Charan Das expressed his pessimism on Friday over the BJP-led central government's ability to organise assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by the end of September. But he asserted that by holding the eagerly anticipated elections in the Union Territory, the government should honour democracy, popular opinion, and the ruling of the Supreme Court. Speaking to media prior to a meeting behind closed doors with the 26-member J&K Pradesh Election committee, Das is the head of the cluster-IV screening committee that recommends party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.The Supreme Court, which ordered assembly elections to be held before the end of September, democracy, and the goals of the people of Jammu and Kashmir should all be respected by the government led by Narendra Modi. If the government is willing, the election can take place, but I do not think it will. In many locations, they have shown little respect for democracy. However, it would be beneficial if the assembly polls were held here, the Congress leader stated. He was answering a query concerning the party's setup for the Union Territory assembly elections. The Congress announced the creation of five screening committees last month in order to propose party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. States and Union territories have been divided into five groups by the party.Nearly the whole northern region of India is covered by the cluster-IV screening committee. After the first round of voting with the Pradesh Congress, we will discuss some technical matters today, such as the alliance partners and how to contest the upcoming lower house election. We want to present our findings to the five-member screening committee that was established specifically for this reason," he declared. He indicated that to clear up any misunderstandings, a conversation is ongoing with the alliance's partners. "We don't have the authority to make decisions. That is beyond of our purview. We support technical work, with a separate committee handling political negotiations and finalising candidates (in collaboration with alliance partners).However, Das stated that "all the alliance partners must move together" and that the INDIA bloc is "very important" for Jammu and Kashmir as well as the nation. [caption id="attachment_10134" align="alignnone" width="300"] Not Hopeful Of Centre Holding Assembly Polls In J&K…

CBI Searches Premises Of Harsh Mander’s NGO For Financial Irregularities

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: According to sources, the CBI conducted searches at the headquarters of an NGO founded by writer and human rights campaigner Harsh Mander on Friday and filed a case alleging violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against the organisation. Mander is the founder of the NGO Aman Biradari and was a member of the National Advisory Council under Sonia Gandhi's leadership in the previous UPA government. After receiving a report from the Union Home Ministry, Aman Biradari has become the subject of a formal complaint alleging that he violated many provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. [caption id="attachment_10119" align="alignnone" width="300"] CBI Searches Premises Of Harsh Mander’s NGO For Financial Irregularities[/caption]  

Model-actor Poonam Pandey dies of cervical cancer, says her manager. She was 32

MUMBAI: Poonam Panday, a model and Bollywood actor, passed away on Friday from cervical cancer, according to a statement posted on her official Instagram profile by her management. On February 2, Poonam Panday, who was 32 years old, passed away from cervical cancer. We're having a difficult morning. We are so sorry to notify you that Poonam, our darling, passed away from cervical cancer. She greeted every living thing that had touched her with unadulterated love and kindness. We would respectfully ask for privacy at this time of loss as we cherish all that we have together. It said as much. Many people are concerned after seeing Panday's Instagram post. Some comments on her post question whether the account has been hacked or whether this is a cervical cancer awareness campaign. However, Parul Chawla's management told India Today that she was diagnosed with cancer some time ago, but it was at an advanced stage. Her hometown of UP is where the funeral will take place for the most part. More information is still pending." In 2013, Poonam Pandey starred in her first Bollywood film, Nasha. Her last appearance was on the reality series "Lock Upp." Pandey was a multidimensional individual who was well-known for her charitable work and active participation on social media in addition to her career as an actor.   [caption id="attachment_10116" align="alignnone" width="300"] Model-actor Poonam Pandey dies of cervical cancer, says her manager. She was 32[/caption]

10 Bombs, Grenade Attacks Rock Pakistan’s Balochistan Province Ahead Of Polls
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10 Bombs, Grenade Attacks Rock Pakistan’s Balochistan Province Ahead Of Polls

Islamabad, Feb 2: At least ten bomb and grenade explosions rocked Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Thursday, killing one person as authorities fought to maintain calm ahead of next week's parliamentary elections. Six people, including a police officer and a jail warden, were hurt in the attacks, which targeted several police stations and deputy commissioners' offices, according to the Dawn daily. Voting in Pakistan is scheduled for February 8. The senior source told the newspaper, "At least 10 bomb and grenade attacks happened across Balochistan, including the provincial capital Quetta."According to Quetta SSP (operations) Jawad Tariq, a device planted along a walkway on the China-Pakistan Economic Cooperation (CPEC) route in the Spinny neighbourhood of Quetta detonated, killing a bystander. Officials said that the blast's strength shook various parts of the province capital. After erecting a perimeter, the police took the body to Civil Hospital. According to hospital officials, the victim's body was mangled because of his close proximity to the explosives during the explosion. An 84-year-old man was recognised as the deceased.SSP Tariq further mentioned that the improvised bomb device included about 8 kg of explosive. The SSP stated that security was already on high alert because of the impending elections and that the bomb's target was unknown because no election campaign-related event was scheduled in the area. Another attack happened close to the outskirts of Quetta, injuring assistant sub-inspector Ghulam Raza. A hand grenade that was thrown at the Shalkot police station by unknown attackers detonated in the courtyard. The building of the station as well as a few cars in the parking lot were harmed in the attack. The police officer who sustained injuries was admitted to the Civil Hospital.Hand grenades were used to target Mastung's central prison. The explosives detonated inside the jail, causing structural damage. The attack left the jail warden hurt. Grenades were aimed at the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), National Party, and a joint office of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-M) during the attacks in Quetta, Khuzdar, and Turbat. But no fatalities were reported.Hand grenades were also used to target the deputy commissioner offices in Panjgur and Dhadar. Another grenade strike on the deputy commissioner of Kachhi's house resulted in one casualty. A grenade was thrown at police and Frontier Corps (FC) stations in the Turbat market area, injuring one person, but no casualties were reported, according to the Dawn report. The strikes occurred during a high-level conference that the Pakistani Election Commission had on Thursday to examine the security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Sikandar Sultan Raja, the chief electoral commissioner, assured the gathering that elections will take place on schedule.We'll hold the election on February 8th on schedule. In his presentation to the gathering, Raja stated, "The ECP is fully prepared despite security challenges." He went on to say that law enforcement, including the army, would assist in tackling those attempting to cause disruption. "There will be no leniency shown to anyone in this regard," he declared. Raja voiced alarm about the shaky law and order in the two provinces, citing attacks on political parties and the ECP office in particular. He did, however, declare that these attacks would not have any impact on the voting process. [caption id="attachment_10110" align="alignnone" width="300"] 10 Bombs, Grenade Attacks…

Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closes, 400 vehicles stranded
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Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closes, 400 vehicles stranded

RAMBAN: For the second day in a row, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed to traffic on Friday, according to officials. A spokesperson for the Traffic Police stated, "No vehicular movement shall be allowed on Jammu-Srinagar NHW due to road damaged at Kishtwari Pather, Sherbibi, shooting stones/mudslides at several places on NH-44." He stated that the Jammu-Srinagar NHW is slick in several areas and that repair work is ongoing in Kishtwari Pather, Sherbibi, Magerkote, Mehad-Cafeteria, and Dalwas. "People are advised to avoid journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW till the road is clear" , he stated. Meanwhile, snow buildup has left the Mughal road and the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road closed. [caption id="attachment_10099" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closes, 400 vehicles stranded[/caption]