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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…

DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff
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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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Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive
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Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive

JAMMU: Beginning today, those who wish to use the helicopter service between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat while visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will have to pay more. According to reports, the airline that was awarded the contract for the following three years has set its one-way air fare at Rs. 2100 per person and its round-trip air fare at Rs. 4200 per person. It used to cost Rs 1820 per person for a one-way ticket between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat and Rs 3640 for an up-and-down ticket. As a result, starting today, the air fare for the helicopter service will have increased by more than 20%. The amount of GST to be paid on the chopper ticket is unclear, according to the sources. [caption id="attachment_3748" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chopper service to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine becomes expensive[/caption]    

SRK gets Y Plus security cover amid threats
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SRK gets Y Plus security cover amid threats

MUMBAI: In light of the "imminent and probable threats" to Shah Rukh Khan's life, the Maharashtra police have given him Y+ security protection, an official said on Monday. According to him, the Y+ cover is guarded by 11 security men, including 6 commandos, and a police escort car. After the release of his most recent film, "Jawan," Khan (57), has received threats, the official claimed. The security coverage is provided in exchange for money. The cost of Khan's protection will be his responsibility, he said. After reviewing it in a meeting of a powerful committee last week, it was decided to increase Khan's security, the official said.Accordingly, the State Intelligence Department informed the Special Protection Unit, the offices of the superintendents of police, and all police commissionerates, he said. An argument broke out over the song "Besharam Rang" from Khan's movie "Pathaan" last year. The actor had received a threat from an Ayodhya seer. Khan's security was increased in 2010 as a result of threats he got in relation to the premiere of his movie "My Name Is Khan."   [caption id="attachment_3745" align="alignnone" width="300"] SRK gets Y Plus security cover amid threats[/caption]

Railways to set up restaurants in retired trains coaches at Jammu & Katra stations
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Railways to set up restaurants in retired trains coaches at Jammu & Katra stations

JAMMU: At the Katra and Jammu train stations, the Indian Railways is transforming two abandoned train cars into restaurants with a specific theme. Old train cars are being renovated and converted into rail coach restaurants as part of a project called "Beautiful Restaurants on Wheels". In Jammu and Katra, two rail-coach restaurants are being constructed. This is an Indian Railways programme whereby outdated coaches are transformed into dining cars. According to Jammu's Divisional Transportation Manager, Prateek Srivastava, two distinct parties have received contracts. He said that the aggregate sales of the two AC restaurants will be Rs. 50 lakh. "Under this plan, we are offering these coaches to private parties to create state-of-the-art restaurants according to their own designs," he stated.The coaches are already in place, and the first coach restaurant is scheduled to debut in December. 'Annapurna' and 'Maa Durga' will have been the names of the two eateries. "The transformation of a coach into a fully operational restaurant will take 90 days. According to Annapurna Restaurant owner Pradeep Gupta, it would be furnished with all necessary amenities. Similar restaurants have already been successfully opened in nine or ten of India's busiest railway stations. "The programme is being tested across the country. According to my knowledge, it is already in use at a number of rail hubs, including Varanasi, Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Lucknow. According to him, the two eateries at the Jammu and Katra train stations would also sell non-vegetarian food and have air conditioning. According to Delhi-based traveller Surjeet Singh, visitors to Jammu are enthusiastic about the rail-coach restaurants. "It will significantly enhance the area's beauty. The restaurant is the first of its sort in this area and provides a distinctive and diverse dining experience at the railway station, he said. It is a wonderful step, remarked Rajiv Dwivedi, who was visiting the Mata Vaishnodevi cave temple. We appreciate the government's initiative in pursuing this. I think the meal will be top-notch.According to officials, the Food-on-Wheels restaurants operated by the Railways would have fashionable exteriors and interiors, as well as display panels offering virtual tours of several locations in Jammu and Kashmir and images exhibiting the cultural heart of Dograland. [caption id="attachment_3731" align="alignnone" width="300"] Railways to set up restaurants in retired trains coaches at…

GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM
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GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM

New Delhi, Oct 7: According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council voted on Saturday to impose a reduced 5% tax on millet-based flour when it is supplied in pre-packaged and labelled form. If sold loose, flour containing at least 70% millet will be subject to 0% GST; if sold pre-packaged and labelled, it will be subject to 5% GST. The maximum age of the President and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) was also resolved at the 52nd GST Council meeting, which was presided over by the Union finance minister and attended by state counterparts. The GSTAT President's age cap will be 70 years, while the members' age cap will be 67 years.The President and members of GSTAT are now allowed to be 67 and 65 years old, respectively, instead of the previous age restrictions. The Council also voted to exempt alcohol intended for human use from the tax and lower the GST on molasses from 28 to 5 percent. [caption id="attachment_3669" align="alignnone" width="300"] GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM[/caption]  

SRK’s ‘Jawan’ crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office
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SRK’s ‘Jawan’ crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office

MUMBAI: The producers of the suspenseful thriller "Jawan" starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan have reported that it has earned a total of Rs 1103.2 crore globally. On Friday night, the film's production company Red Chillies Entertainment posted the newest collection to microblogging service X. Along with a poster displaying the movie's overall box office haul, the post read, "'Jawan' Making & breaking box office records every day." On September 7, the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions of the Atlee-directed film were made available globally. According to a press release from the producers, "Jawan" has crossed Rs 1100 crore at the international box office, making it the first Hindi film to do so in Indian cinema history. "In this, the India gross box office collection stands at Rs 733.37 crore and the overseas box office collection is Rs 369.90 crore," they stated. The film's producers also claimed that it had "strong feet in the domestic market" due to its net earnings from the Hindi-speaking region, which totaled Rs 560.03 crore. "The revenue from dubs in other languages is Rs. 59.89 crore. The movie has made a total of Rs 619.92 crore in India, surpassing the Rs 600 crore mark, and it is still expanding at a good clip, they continued. "Jawan" describes "the emotional journey of a man who is set to rectify the wrongs in the society" . Vikram Rathore and his son Azad are both played by Shah Rukh in this movie. Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt all make cameo cameos in the film. The cast is completed by Mukesh Chhabra, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, and Ridhi Dogra. "Jawan" is a Red Chillies Entertainment production that is co-produced by Gaurav Verma and Gauri Khan. [caption id="attachment_3662" align="alignnone" width="239"] SRK's 'Jawan' crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office[/caption]  

Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So Far: LG
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Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So Far: LG

KUPWARA, Oct 06 : Over 9,000 landless individuals have already received land in the area, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and only those who qualify will receive 5 Marla land from the government. Speaking to reporters outside of a gathering at Dak Bunglow, the LG claimed that a new era of growth was beginning since the administration had been successful in bringing openness and adapting to a pro-people stance. According to him, more than 9,000 landless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir have received land grants, and only those who qualify would receive 5 Marla parcels of land in J&K.The LG further stated that the budget for a technical survey has already been approved by the railway minister while he was on a two-day visit to the Kupwara district. Kupwara will soon be connected to the rail link once the survey is done and the DPR is submitted. According to him, Kupwara is on the road to wealth and progress, and in the last three years, the security situation has also improved. "In this place, the common guy has a peaceful life. The agricultural and related industries have significantly improved in this district. Growth and output have both risen, according to LG.He said that considerable advancements had also been made in infrastructure development. Roads have been constructed. Road connections have been made to remote places. The transmission and distribution of power supplies have also received a lot of attention. Our strength has significantly increased compared to the previous. He claimed that the tourism industry is flourishing in Kupwara and that much work is being done to ensure its further expansion."Much more tourists have come here already than in prior years. Another excellent step is the formation of GMC. Previously inaccessible for at least six months, areas are now experiencing electricity for the first time. Water tap connections to each home have completed 70% of the task. The 100% target will be met by the end of this year, the LG predicted.   [caption id="attachment_3621" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So…

RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern
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RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee unanimously chose to retain the policy repo rate at 6.5 percent at its October review meeting, making this the fourth straight time that it has done so. Shaktikanta Das, governor of the RBI, stated that the central bank is worried and has recognised rising inflation as a significant risk to macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth while deliberating the policy statement on Friday morning. Das further stated that the monetary policy committee is dedicated to keeping India's headline inflation around 4%.The governor also mentioned that 5 of the MPC's 6 members favour continuing to focus on the "withdrawal of accommodation" in monetary policy in order to ensure that inflation gradually converges to the objective while fostering growth. On Wednesday, the RBI's three-day bi-monthly monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting got underway. Participants in the financial markets will be eagerly watching the outcome and the central bank's policy stance for new clues. In a financial year, the RBI normally holds six bimonthly meetings when it discusses the money supply, inflation outlook, interest rates, and different macroeconomic factors.The repo rate was kept at 6.5 percent by the RBI in each of its last three meetings in April, June, and August. The interest rate at which the RBI loans money to other banks is known as the repo rate. The central bank may have slowed the key interest rate due to a relative drop in inflation, excepting the most recent jump, and the possibility of further decline. Many nations, especially mature economies, have concerns about inflation, but India has mainly been successful in controlling its trajectory. The RBI increased the repo rate by a total of 250 basis points to 6.5 percent since May 2022 in an effort to combat inflation, barring the most recent third consecutive halt. An weapon of monetary policy that normally works to reduce demand in the economy and lower inflation is raising interest rates. Due to an increase in the cost of food goods including wheat, rice, and vegetables like tomatoes, India's headline inflation rate increased to 7.8% in July before dropping to 6.8% in August. In the upcoming days, September inflation data is expected. [caption id="attachment_3617" align="alignnone" width="300"] RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern[/caption]    

Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir
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Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan as well as comedian Kapil Sharma in connection with its investigation into a case involving online betting. The investigation agency has summoned Kapil Sharma for attending the Mahadev Book app's success party in Dubai in September as well as Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan for alleged app marketing. Ranbir Kapoor, who had been served with a summons by the Enforcement Directorate in the same matter, asked the federal investigation agency for more time on Thursday so that he could show up in person. The Enforcement Directorate has not yet made up its mind about whether or not to give the actor two weeks. In relation to the ongoing investigation into the Mahadev internet betting case, the investigating agency is keeping an eye on a number of prominent Bollywood celebrities and singers. [caption id="attachment_3601" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir[/caption]