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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…

E-auction of fancy numbers attracted bids of over Rs 16 lakh in 3 days
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E-auction of fancy numbers attracted bids of over Rs 16 lakh in 3 days

JAMMU: Officials claim that the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department received Rs 16.10 lakh from the e-auction of ornamental licence plates. They claimed that Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta recently unveiled the e-auction, a "faceless" service offered by the Motor Vehicle Department. According to officials, as of Tuesday afternoon, about 81 people have registered online to participate in the first round of online bidding for rare registration numbers. During the auction, which featured numbers from 0001 to 9999, the numbers JK02DF0786 and JK02DF0001 both brought in Rs 1,511,000.They claim that the fancy numbers have been divided into numerous groups, each of which has a different reserve and base price. They said that the new online facility would boost system transparency while also ensuring that the person's identity would remain a secret until the actual auction process started. According to the new strategy, a candidate can submit payments online via the department's website, according to Prasanna Ramaswamy, secretary of the transport department. [caption id="attachment_2518" align="alignnone" width="275"] E-auction of fancy numbers attracted bids of over Rs 16 lakh in 3 days[/caption]          

Jammu DDC reviews progress under Capex Budget 2023-24
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Jammu DDC reviews progress under Capex Budget 2023-24

JAMMU: A review meeting was held in the district office by the district development commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, to evaluate the status of the projects funded under the district's Capex budget for 2023–2024. The DDC looked into the progress of technical sanctions, administrative agreements, budgetary allocations for active projects, and tender status. He assigned officers project-specific deadlines and underlined the significance of following them in order to complete projects on time. Performance of various departments, including Public Works, Elementary and Secondary Education, Youth Services & Sports, Urban Development, and Jal Shakti, was included in the study.Departmental heads and representatives were instructed by the DDC to proactively identify and address any obstacles to project progress. He emphasised the importance of asking the appropriate organisations for help when…

Machail Mata Yatra witnesses exponential rise in footfall, Popularity this Year, breaks Past Records
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Machail Mata Yatra witnesses exponential rise in footfall, Popularity this Year, breaks Past Records

[caption id="attachment_2438" align="alignnone" width="300"] Machail Mata Yatra witnesses exponential rise in footfall, Popularity this Year, breaks Past Records[/caption] KISHTWAR, Sept 4: The Annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2023 has seen a record-breaking arrival of approximately 2 lakh pilgrims this year, reflecting the increased veneration and esteem of the Temple shrine among the devotees. With each passing year, the pilgrimage, which is steeped in centuries-old tradition, draws more and more devotees looking for Shree Chandi Mata's blessings. This year, the annual Shree Machail Mata Yatra saw an astounding growth in attendance, going from approximately 58,000 visitors in 2022 to 1.94 Lakh this year.This sharp increase may be attributed to a number of things, but…