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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…

Take a look at idol of Lord Ram inside Ayodhya temple’s sanctum sanctorum

AYODHYA: The statue of Lord Ram was put within the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya Rama Mandir on Thursday, ahead of the Pran Pratishta event on January 22. The idol's first picture, which was concealed by a veil, was made public on Thursday during the sanctum sanctorum placement ceremony. Sharad Sharma, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's communications coordinator, released the images. Inside the hallowed confines of the Sri Ram Temple, venerated Acharyas and Brahmins led worship rituals. Members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra reportedly took part in the prayers as well, according to the VHP. Renowned Karnataka sculptor Arun Yogiraj created the idol of "Ram Lalla." The idol weights 1.5 tonnes and is 51 inches tall. The idol, which is made of the same stone, shows Lord Ram as a five-year-old boy standing atop a lotus. [caption id="attachment_9240" align="alignnone" width="300"] Take a look at idol of Lord Ram inside Ayodhya temple's sanctum sanctorum[/caption]  

Murder accused escapes from police lockup

SAMBA: Late Friday night, a murder suspect broke out of the Ramgarh Police Station (PS) in Samba. Sahil Sharma, also known as Gilka, is the son of Rakesh Kumar of Vijaypur. He was detained in connection with FIR No. 93/2023 U/S 302,148,149 IPC, 3/4/25, A. Act, and was kept in lockup at Police Station Ramgarh. However, sources claim that Gilka has escaped from police custody. He and the other three suspects were taken into custody a few days ago. They are all connected to the murder of Akshay, which took place on December 25, 2023, in the Ramgarh Police Station's jurisdictional area of Gudwal. Samba Police has conducted search operations in this regard at various sites, but they have not been successful thus far. [caption id="attachment_9231" align="alignnone" width="300"] Murder accused escapes from police lockup[/caption]

Verification Of Arms Licences Issued By Other States Must Be Done By Feb 15

PATNA, Jan 16: Bihar residents who possess a firearm licence are requested to turn it in to the local police station or the appropriate authorities if the licence was obtained from another state and verification is still pending. In a circular to this effect, the state home department stated that the verification had to be completed by February 15. The agency has also called for rigorous compliance with a standard operating procedure for verification of arms permits. According to the statement, the action is intended to stop the influx of illicit weapons from Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, and other northeastern states. Additionally, the home department has requested that district judges (DMs) firmly uphold the state's total prohibition against celebratory gunfire.“All DMs must ensure that the verification of weapon licences issued from other states must be completed by February 15 by the firearm owners. According to a letter from the home department, "Firearm owners whose licences have not been verified must deposit their weapons to the nearest police station or the competent authority until the verification is completed by February 15." It stated that these permits will be deemed unlawful if they are not validated by February 15 and that the owners will face appropriate legal action. The goal of adopting the standard operating procedure is to identify those having illicit guns, said a senior official of the home department on condition of anonymity.580 persons in the state have (arms) licences from Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, and other northeastern states, according to earlier records. Of them, 288 do not have unique identifying numbers (UINs) and 174 do. The letter stated, "The actual number of such weapons will be much higher, even though 98 arms holders have applied for UIN numbers." The official stated that any arms licence issued by the relevant authorities must have the UIN written on it by law under the Arms Rules, 2016, and that any permit that does not have UIN is void. “It must be understood that UIN is to be issued to a licensee. He said there are rumours that many Bihari residents are obtaining weapons licences illegally from other states and that some of them are participating in organised crime within the state. In addition, the home department has requested that DMs make sure that the total prohibition against celebratory firing is strictly adhered to. "Celebration gunfire has been observed during weddings and other events, and movies or pictures are created and shared on social media. The law does not allow for this. All DMs are instructed to pursue legal action against offenders in the event of non-compliance," the letter stated. [caption id="attachment_9114" align="alignnone" width="300"] Verification Of Arms Licences Issued By Other States Must Be Done…

Railway security in Jammu reviewed ahead of Republic Day

JAMMU: According to officials, the Jammu region's railway security was examined on Monday in advance of Republic Day, and police were told to stay vigilant to prevent any unfortunate incidents. Mohan Lal Kaith, Senior Superintendent of Police (Railways), Jammu, presided over a high-level meeting where the topic of police operational readiness at the region's railway assets was discussed, according to the statement. As per the officials, the security protocols implemented for trains, bridges, tunnels, and rail lines were deliberated upon considering the current threat environment and the upcoming Republic Day. "All the officers were asked to remain alert to avoid any untoward incident in view of the Republic Day function on January 26," according to an official.The SSP (Rails) emphasised the importance of stepping up ground security and being extremely watchful and aware. The emphasis during the discussion was on the need for Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officers to work together to undertake round-the-clock patrols in order to increase its effectiveness, according to the officials. Kaith went on to say that in order to rule out any acts of sabotage, train stations should make full use of its security apparatus and frisk guests extensively. The SSP instructed all station house officers (SHOs) and officers in command of police posts to personally carry out routine checks, especially at night, to make sure that instructions are carried out in full on the ground, according to the authorities. The SDPOs were instructed to routinely oversee and keep an eye on the performance of the officers and staff, and they noted that any deviation in performance was to be promptly reported to the SSP so that corrective action could be taken against the officials in question. An assessment of the intelligence inputs was also conducted during the conference. [caption id="attachment_9088" align="alignnone" width="300"] Railway security in Jammu reviewed ahead of Republic Day[/caption]  

Pilot Assault Incident: Legal Action Initiated Against Passenger Of Goa-Bound IndiGo Flight

New Delhi, Jan 15: According to the sources, the Aviation Security Agency has opened a probe into the claim that a passenger struck an IndiGo pilot at the Delhi airport as the pilot was reporting a flight delay. On Sunday, January 14, at about 1:00 pm, an incident took place within flight number 6E 2175, which was travelling from Delhi to Goa. Anup Kumar, the co-pilot, was seen hitting an irate passenger in a now-viral video as he was informing the passengers about flight delays. The guy was eventually identified as Sahil Katariya. Announcing delays is what the captain is seen doing in the video. The passenger approaches the skipper and gives him a face slap while sporting a yellow jacket.Immediately, a flight attendant who was standing next to the captain steps in to help him and tries to diffuse the situation by standing in front of him. Then, as confusion grows throughout the compartment, another man pulls the passenger from behind. The man causing the disturbance appears to be heading back to his seat while the flight attendant can be heard yelling, "You can't do this; you can't do this." The security agency announced that an inquiry has been opened into the widely shared video, which showed a passenger punching IndiGo pilot Anup Kumar during a delayed flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa because of fog. After receiving a report from the airline, the Delhi police promised to take the proper action.According to the Delhi Police, Anup Kumar, the copilot of Indigo Flight 6E2175, and security arrived at the police station and filed a complaint about Sahil Katriya, a passenger, who had abused and misbehaved with the copilot on Flight No. 6E2175 on January 14, 24 from Delhi to Goa. He misbehaved while in flight, striking the copilot and causing disturbances within the aircraft. Anup Kumar, the co-pilot, has filed a complaint in this respect. A case under FIR no. 32/24 u/s 323/341/290 IPC and 22 aircraft rules has been filed based on a complaint, and an inquiry has been launched.According to government regulations on disruptive passengers, which were published in 2017, the pilot must file a complaint if the airline discovers that a passenger is acting belligerent. The complaint will then be looked into by an internal panel. The airline may suspend the passenger for up to 30 days while conducting the investigation. Within thirty days, the committee must make a decision and indicate how long the flyer can be prohibited from being distributed. [caption id="attachment_9029" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pilot Assault Incident: Legal Action Initiated Against Passenger Of Goa-Bound IndiGo Flight[/caption]