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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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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…

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…

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Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy
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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…

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Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr

NEW DELHI: For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, star all-arounder Hardik Pandya is expected to part ways with his present team, the Gujarat Titans (GT), and rejoin his old team, the Mumbai Indians, according to ESPNcricinfo. This all-cash deal includes the Mumbai-based team paying Titans an undisclosed transfer fee in addition to the 30-year-old's salary of 15 crore rupees. Hardik could receive as much as 50% of the transfer fee, per an ESPNcricinfo report. The transaction will be regarded as the largest player trade in IPL history if it is executed successfully. Neither franchise has officially announced it as of yet. The Gujarat-based team's all-around player won the 2022 IPL season, and he was also named 'Player of the Match' in the match that decided the winner against the Rajasthan Royals. GT secured their spot in the IPL final for the second time in their first two seasons during the previous IPL season. They were runners-up in 2023, though, after losing to the Chennai Super Kings. After Ravichandran Ashwin moved from Punjab Kings to Delhi Capitals, the 30-year-old will be the third captain to be traded if the deal is completed. The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals.The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals. Since making his debut in the 2015 campaign, Hardik has participated in 123 games, taking 53 wickets and amassing 2309 runs at a strike rate of 139.89.   [caption id="attachment_6110" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr[/caption]

More than 9 lac tourists enjoy Gondola ride at Gulmarg this yr
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More than 9 lac tourists enjoy Gondola ride at Gulmarg this yr

SRINAGAR: This year, over nine lakh tourists have experienced the Gondola ride at Gulmarg, and by the end of the year, that number is predicted to surpass one million. Travellers characterise the encounter as seductive and bizarre. Kashmir tourism's main draw is the Gulmarg Gondola, which is run and managed by J&K Cable Car Corporation. Situated at a height of 14,000 feet, it is Asia's highest operating cable car and may be the most popular ropeway in the country. This year, the Corporation redesigned the second phase of the Gandola using the newest technology, conducted multiple safety tests, and improved the ticket issuing mechanism to improve and enhance the service delivery.J&K Cable Car Corporation's managing director, Raja Yaqoob, stated that the company is aware of its importance as a major player in the J&K tourism industry. He stated that the company is dedicated to enhancing visitors' experiences by providing them with a simple, hassle-free, and secure travel. He urged travellers to book their tickets exclusively online, adhere to the times specified on the ticket, and avoid any inconvenience by promising even better facilities during the upcoming winter season. The Gulmarg Cable Car has two phases, which are as follows: the first goes from the Gulmarg resort to Kongdori valley, and the second goes from Kongdori to Apharwath Peak.There are 18 towers and 108 cabins on the ropeway overall. The first stage travels to Kongdoori Station, located in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley, from the Gulmarg resort at 2,650 metres (8,694 feet). At Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of neighbouring Afarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)), the second stage of the ropeway ascends to a height of 3,980 m (13,058 ft). [caption id="attachment_6059" align="alignnone" width="300"] More than 9 lac tourists enjoy Gondola ride at Gulmarg this yr[/caption]  

Fire Breaks Out At Scrapyard In Kulgam
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Fire Breaks Out At Scrapyard In Kulgam

Kulgam, Nov 22: According to police, a scrapyard in the Qazigund neighbourhood of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, caught fire on Wednesday. Following notification, firefighters arrived at the scene to put out the fire with assistance from JK Police and bystanders. They claimed that the incident caused damage to properties valued at lakhs of rupees. According to officials, the fire was put out with the assistance of the police, firefighters, and locals. There were no confirmed casualties in the incident. They said that the precise cause of the fire is still unknown. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_5976" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fire Breaks Out At Scrapyard In Kulgam[/caption]  

India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources
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India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources

NEW DELHI: After a nearly two-month break, India has started offering electronic visa services to Canadian citizens again, according to sources on Wednesday. Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the June 18 killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, tensions between India and Canada erupted in September. In 2020, India classified Nijjar as a terrorist. Trudeau's accusations were dismissed by India as "absurd" and "motivated". A few days later, Ottawa was asked to reduce its diplomatic presence in India by New Delhi, which declared it was temporarily stopping the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens. Additionally, India had requested that Canada take strong action against terrorists and anti-Indian groups that are based there. [caption id="attachment_5972" align="alignnone" width="300"] India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians: Sources[/caption]  

Kishtwar Saffron gets GI Tag
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Kishtwar Saffron gets GI Tag

KISHTWAR: The Geographical Indications Registry has awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) designation to saffron cultivated in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir. Using a photo of the certificate, Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav announced the news on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). "Kishtwar Saffron receives its first GI tag... Tagged alongside Kashmiri Saffron, several FPO brands are now on the horizon! The post says, "Icing on the cake certified as grade 1." The spice is grown in some areas of Kashmir and the Kishtwar region of Jammu. In Jammu's remote mountainous district of Kishtwar, saffron, also known as Kumkum, is a major cash crop and the source of legends about the most expensive harvest.A cultural legacy associated with purity and freshness is saffron farming. Locally, the saffron-producing region of Kishtwar is referred to as Mandal. [caption id="attachment_5969" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kishtwar Saffron gets GI Tag[/caption]  

ED slaps over Rs 9,300 cr FEMA notice against BYJU’s, main promoter Raveendran
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ED slaps over Rs 9,300 cr FEMA notice against BYJU’s, main promoter Raveendran

NEW DELHI: The edtech giant BYJU and its CEO and co-founder, Raveendran Bjyu, were the targets of a show-cause notice for foreign exchange violations worth over Rs 9,300 crore, according to the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday. The company and its chief promoter were charged on several counts by the federal probe agency. These counts included "failing" to submit import documents against advance remittances made outside of India and failing to realise export proceeds by delaying filing documents against foreign direct investment (FDI) received by the company. The statement stated that a show-cause notice regarding the violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to the tune of Rs 9,362.35 crore has been sent to Raveendran and the registered company of BYJU's, Think & Learn Private Limited. The ED may fine FEMA violators up to three times the amount specified in the show cause notice following the final adjudication. The agency claimed that after conducting searches at three locations in April, including Raveendran's home in Bengaluru, it recorded statements made by the chief financial officer of BYJU and Raveendran. It said the action was taken in response to complaints about Think & Learn Private Limited's "business conduct" and the foreign investment it had received. According to the ED, the company was accused of making large foreign investments and remittances outside of India in violation of the terms of the FEMA, 1999, resulting in revenue losses for the Indian government.The ED stated that after conducting the investigation, it was discovered that Think & Learn Private Limited and Raveendran had "contravened" the FEMA provisions by neglecting to file import documents against advance remittances made outside of India, failing to realise export proceeds made outside of India, delaying the filing of documents against Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received by the company, failing to file documents against FDI received by the company, and failing to allot shares against FDI received by the company. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) declared following the searches in April that "the company (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.) has not prepared its financial statements since 2020-21 fiscal and has not got the accounts, audited which is mandatory." According to the searches, the company received approximately Rs 28,000 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2011 and 2023. "The company also remitted about Rs 9,754 crore to various foreign jurisdictions during the same period in the name of overseas direct investment," according to the agency. The ED claimed that the company recorded marketing and advertising costs totaling approximately Rs 944 crore, including money sent to overseas jurisdictions. In addition to offering early learning, middle school education, and test preparation, the Bengaluru-based company was co-founded by Raveendran Bjyu and his spouse, Divya Gokulnath. The company announced earlier this month that its operational losses in its core business for the fiscal year 2021–2022 had shrunk to Rs 2,253 crore. [caption id="attachment_5949" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED slaps over Rs 9,300 cr FEMA notice against BYJU’s, main promoter Raveendran[/caption]  

SC cautions Patanjali against making ‘false’ claims about its medicines in advertisements
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SC cautions Patanjali against making ‘false’ claims about its medicines in advertisements

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a warning to Patanjali Ayurved, a herbal product company that was co-founded by yoga guru Ramdev, about making "false" and "misleading" claims in their advertisements regarding the cure of various diseases with their medicines. "Patanjali Ayurved needs to stop its deceptive and false advertising right away. During an oral hearing on a plea from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), a bench made up of justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra stated, "The court will take any such infraction very seriously." On August 23, 2022, the Supreme Court sent notices to the Union Health Ministry, the Ministry of Ayush, and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. This was in response to the IMA's plea, which claimed that Ramdev had launched a smear campaign against the vaccination campaign and contemporary medications. The bench requested that Patanjali Ayurved refrain from publishing deceptive statements and advertisements disparaging contemporary medical systems during the brief hearing. According to the statement, the bench might also think about fining each product Rs 1 crore in the event that a false claim is made about its ability to treat a specific illness. The highest court requested that the Center's attorney look into a solution for the problem of deceptive medical advertising that make claims about medications that provide a 100% cure for specific illnesses. The bench will now hear the IMA's plea on February 5 of the following year. The Supreme Court severely criticised Ramdev for criticising allopathy and allopathic practitioners, saying he should be prevented from mistreating medical professionals and other treatment modalities, while also issuing notices regarding the plea. "Whatever became of this Swami Ramdev Baba, the Guru?In the end, we honour him because he made yoga more widely known. Everyone aims for this. He shouldn't, however, be critical of the other system. What is the assurance that the Ayurvedic system he is using will be effective? Advertisements that portray all doctors as murderers or something similar are common. Huge ads (have been given)," the bench led by the now-retired CJI N V Ramana stated at the time. IMA had cited multiple ads that purportedly painted the allopath and the physicians in a negative light, alleging that companies that produce ayurvedic medicines have also made "disparaging" remarks in an effort to deceive the public. The IMA's legal representative stated that these commercials claim that doctors are dying even though they take modern medications. According to IMA, a deliberate attempt is being made to dissuade the nation from using allopathic medicines and from getting immunised, including through the COVID-19 vaccine drive.   [caption id="attachment_5946" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC cautions Patanjali against making 'false' claims about its medicines…