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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…

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ aims to transform stress into success: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Speaking on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative aims to turn stress into success by giving students the ability to ace exams with a smile. Informing students, teachers, and parents that 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', their "go-to stress-relief event" during exams, is back, the Union Education Ministry posted a post on X on Wednesday containing his remarks. It invited people to participate in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' events in order to be entered to win an opportunity to speak with Prime Minister Modi. Exam Warriors should be able to ace tests with a smile thanks to Pariksha Pe Charcha, which attempts to turn stress into success. Who knows, maybe our interactive session will yield the next big study tip," Modi said.Every year, Modi interacts with students preparing for the upcoming board exams at an event called "Praksha Pe Charcha." He also responds to questions from students about other topics, such as exam stress, during the event. In reply to a different post commemorating the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor's second anniversary, Modi stated, "Kashi continues to prosper, scaling new heights of progress across diverse sectors including infrastructure, culture, tourism, commerce, innovation and more." In response to a different post discussing advancing the prime minister's vision of making India a reading nation and Pune residents breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest reading event at SP College, Pune, on December 14, Modi said, "Excellent work to promote the joys of reading."Kudos to all involved. In another X post, Modi stated that there is a great deal of excitement as Kashi gets ready to host visitors for Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a celebration of diverse cultures. He declared, "This forum is a testament to India's unity and diversity, strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'."Kudos to all involved. In another X post, Modi stated that there is a great deal of excitement as Kashi gets ready to host visitors for Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a celebration of diverse cultures. He declared, "This forum is a testament to India's unity and diversity, strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'." [caption id="attachment_7240" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' aims to transform stress into success: PM Modi[/caption]  

Mercury rises in Kashmir, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.5 °C

SRINAGAR: While Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, froze at minus 3.5 degrees Celsius on Friday, the nighttime temperature has improved in several other parts of the region. Parts of Dal Lake froze in the bitter cold that swept through the area. Every station has reported a temperature below zero, and Qazigund, the entry point to Kashmir, has recorded a low of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius. Famous tourist destination Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.0 degree Celsius, while popular ski resort Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 3.4 degree Celsius. The mercury dropped to minus 4.2 degrees Celsius in Kupwara and minus 1.9 degrees Celsius in Kokernag, respectively. [caption id="attachment_7237" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mercury rises in Kashmir, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.5 °C[/caption]  

HED counters fake order regarding winter vacation in GDCs of J&K

JAMMU: A phoney directive circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms regarding winter break in Government Degree Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir divisions has been verified by the Higher Education Department. The department has confirmed that it has not issued the fictitious order bearing government order number 271-JK(HE) of 2023, dated 12-12-2023, regarding winter vacation in J&K's GDCs. This information has been circulated through social media groups and WhatsApp in addition to print and electronic media. This information was received in a communication received in this regard. [caption id="attachment_7224" align="alignnone" width="300"] HED counters fake order regarding winter vacation in GDCs of J&K[/caption]  

IGP Kashmir visits Budgam, emphasizes zero-tolerance policy towards narcotic menace

BUDGAM: During his visit to Budgam, IGP Kashmir VK Birdi presided over a review meeting where he stressed the need for a zero-tolerance approach to the drug threat. According to an official statement, the IGP's visit was intended to supervise and enhance the district's security and criminal justice systems. In order to establish a peaceful society, the IGP placed the highest priority on revamping the criminal justice and security systems during the meeting.He emphasised the police department's dedication to safeguarding the community's safety and well-being. "During the discussions, the IGP emphasised a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotic menace and urged strict action against peddlers to combat the issue of drug trafficking and maintain law and order in the district," the press release stated. The senior police official emphasised the value of investigations and called for the swift resolution of open cases. In addition, he emphasised the necessity of bolstering police-public relations through the implementation of a public-centric strategy and promoted service-oriented policing, as this approach fosters a safer and more peaceful community by fostering trust and bridging the divide between the police and the public.According to Birdi, creative mechanisms must be used to thwart anti-social elements' designs. "Synergy among the forces with better public cooperation and monitoring at different levels would yield better result of our efforts in maintaining peace in the region," he stated. He emphasised that in order for efforts to be successful, the public-police bond must be strengthened at the grassroots level by resolving grievances raised by the public. The IGP Kashmir called attention to the necessity of a strong security grid and asked officers to improve ground agency coordination.According to the release, the proactive strategy intends to improve the anti-terrorist grid, produce targeted intelligence, and step up operations for the district's peace and stability. [caption id="attachment_7221" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP Kashmir visits Budgam, emphasizes zero-tolerance policy towards narcotic menace[/caption]      

FIR registered as private video of Mumbai YouTuber goes viral on social media

MUMBAI: According to a YouTuber who claimed that someone had unlawfully accessed the footage of a CCTV camera installed in his home and shared his private video on social media, the Mumbai police have opened a case, an official said on Thursday. The official stated that the 21-year-old Bandra resident and YouTuber informed the police on December 9 that one of his friends had notified him about a video that appeared on Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube that featured him without any clothes. The first information report that the Bandra police filed last week claims that the YouTuber can be seen emerging nude from his bathroom.The complainant informed the authorities that the image dates from November 17 and was taken by a home security system. He told the police that someone had illegally accessed the footage and shared it online. According to the official, an investigation is in progress and a case has been filed against unidentified individuals under the Information Technology Act and sections 500 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (defamation).   [caption id="attachment_7215" align="alignnone" width="300"] FIR registered as private video of Mumbai YouTuber goes viral on social media[/caption]