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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…

4 New Industrial Estates To Come Up Across 3 Districts Of J&K

JAMMU, Nov 25: The administrative approval for the establishment of four new Industrial Estates in J&K was granted by the Administrative Council (AC), which convened under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, and advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. Among them are the industrial estates that will be developed over 1379 kanals of land with an investment of Rs 136.65 crores at Budhi Kathua, Medicity Jammu, Chandgam, and Lelhar Pulwama. In addition to drawing in investment, the projects will increase employment in the community and are anticipated to create over 11497 jobs in the private sector.The infrastructure of the new industrial estates will be carefully planned, including internal road construction, electricity availability, a centralised water distribution system, rainwater collection, roadside vegetation, and plantations. Additionally, the development will entail the construction of other facilities using cutting-edge modern technology as well as Centralised Effluent Treatment plants set up on new patterns in accordance with National Green Tribunal regulations. Project completion deadlines are set at eighteen months. The creation of new industrial estates is consistent with the government's pledge to support entrepreneurship and industrial development in J&K. [caption id="attachment_6128" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 New Industrial Estates To Come Up Across 3 Districts Of J&K[/caption]  

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

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]