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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…

IGP reviews crime, security scenario of Jammu district

JAMMU: Anand Jain, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Jammu Zone, led a thorough review of the district's security and crime situation during a comprehensive meeting. The goal of the meeting, which was attended by SSPs, SDPOs, and SHOs from the Jammu District, was to increase the efficacy of overall police. The SSP for Jammu, Dr. Vinod Kumar, received the IGP along with DIG JSK Range, Shakti Pathak, who examined the resolution of cases filed in the current year and evaluated the backlog from the previous year. IGP Anand Jain stressed to the officials that cases must be handled quickly in order to lower pendency. Keeping law and order, preventing crime, resolving pending cases, and guaranteeing prompt investigation and case resolution were all topics of discussion.Special focus was placed on resolving public complaints and enhancing public-police relations. The topic of the meeting was counterinsurgency initiatives to strengthen law and order and security. The IGP evaluated counterterrorism efforts and presented strategies to reduce the district's crime rate. Improving the calibre of investigations was the main goal, especially when it came to theft, burglaries, the NDPS Act, and other cases. Jain emphasised the significance of enhancing investigative methods to guarantee convictions, with a particular focus on cases covered by the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He gave the nodal officers instructions to designate cases in accordance with the UAPA's established procedure, guaranteeing prompt submission for judicial review. Dr. Vinod Kumar, SSP Jammu, gave a thorough Power Point presentation on the district's general security situation. The talk addressed the general state of crime and how it is addressed, offering insights into the steps made to improve law and order and security. IGP Jammu emphasised during the meeting that officers and officials must work professionally and that the calibre of their investigations must never be compromised. Officers were exhorted to expedite the resolution of pending cases and oversee matters within their jurisdictions effectively. The directive sought to improve overall policing efficiency and offer relief to the general public. [caption id="attachment_7179" align="alignnone" width="300"] IGP reviews crime, security scenario of Jammu district[/caption]  

CS inaugurates Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan’s Stone Work Sanctum Sanctorium at Thalwal

JAMMU: The stone Sanctum Sanctorium of Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan at Thalwal, Mandal was dedicated today by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. Rashmi Singh, the Commissioner of Mining, KK Sidha, the Commissioner of Relief and Rehabilitation, and other relevant officials accompanied him. Moti Lal Malla, the head of the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust, Ajay Bharti, the former legislator from the J&K Assembly, and representatives and heads of several pandit organisations were present at the ceremony. The Chief Secretary expressed pride in his esteemed position as he was felicitated by Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust and other Pandit organisations, marking a momentous occasion. In addition to expressing gratitude for the cordial welcome, Atal Dulloo highlighted the Sanctum Sanctorium's cultural and spiritual significance. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo is acknowledged for his devoted service to the community and is deeply appreciated by the Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust and its affiliated organisations. [caption id="attachment_7175" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS inaugurates Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan's Stone Work Sanctum Sanctorium at Thalwal[/caption]  

Sudden water surge in hot springs in Chumathang region, expert panel set up

LEH: A mechanism will be implemented to monitor the alarming rise in hot spring water levels that has recently occurred in the Chumathang area of the Nyoma sub-division of the Leh district, officials announced on Wednesday. According to them, a white paper on the rising water levels will be created by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and other expert teams. It will be distributed to all relevant parties, particularly the Ladakh administration. According to the officials, senior teams from the National Disaster Management Agency, Geological Survey of India, Central Ground Water Board, National Institute of Hydrology, Western Himalayan Regional Centre, and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology attended the high-level meeting that resulted in the decision. The meeting was presided over by Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Amit Sharma. After the white paper is developed, Sharma said, a community advisory on "dos and don'ts" will be issued, and Chumathang-Nyoma hot springs will have a regular water-level monitoring system installed. According to the officials, a shoddy brainstorming session was held to address the issue of the abrupt two to three-meter rise in water levels at Chumathang-Nyoma hot springs during the final ten days of November. About 138 kilometres from Leh, in a tiny hamlet beside the Indus River, are the Chumathang hot springs. [caption id="attachment_7147" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sudden water surge in hot springs in Chumathang region, expert panel set up[/caption]