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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…

Notorious Absconder arrested in Rajouri
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Notorious Absconder arrested in Rajouri

RAJOURI : According to police, a well-known fugitive who had been missing for four years was apprehended in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir. They added that Imran Ali, also known as Lucky, was charged with assaulting a public servant in Rajouri. After a successful operation, a police team apprehended Ali, and they stated he will appear in court shortly.   [caption id="attachment_5361" align="alignnone" width="300"] Notorious Absconder arrested in Rajouri[/caption]  

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic after mudslide
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Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic after mudslide

RAMBAN : Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended on Friday due to mudslides and stone-throwing incidents in the Ramban region of Jammu and Kashmir, according to police. A traffic police spokesman provided information, stating that the road was blocked to traffic due to mudslides in Mehad and stone-throwing incidents at T-2 Ramban. "Peoples are advised to avoid journey on NH-44 till clearance," he stated. According to reports, the first snowfall of the season has fallen in the highway town of Banihal. The local meteorological office has forecast better weather starting this afternoon. New snow fell in J&K's upper regions, and the plains were pounded by rain. [caption id="attachment_5352" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic after mudslide[/caption]    

‘Tum sala pin nikalega’: BSF man martyred at IB once saved dozens of his colleagues along LoC

NEW DELHI: Lal Fam Kima, the head constable of the BSF, was killed on Thursday in an unprovoked Pakistani sniper attack on the Jammu International Border. He was an intrepid soldier who had previously rescued twelve of his comrades during a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control. During an operation in the Gool hamlet during the winter of 1998–1999, Kima had cried out, "Tum sala pin nikalega," before he discharged his light machine gun (LMG) to kill a terrorist holed up inside a "dhoke" (mud house). The settlement is situated along the India-Pakistan Line of Control (LoC) in the high parts of the Pir Panjal range.A heartfelt and charming essay about the operation was written by Kima's former commanding officer (CO) and circulated around several Border Security Force (BSF) officers via social media. In Jammu's Ramgarh sector along the India-Pakistan International Border, Kima, 50, was killed in the line of duty on Thursday when he was wounded by a bullet fired by a Pakistani sniper from across the border. The head constable, an Aizawl native, enlisted in the border guard in 1996 and was assigned to the 148th BSF unit, which was tasked with protecting the IB.Kima's former CO said in the "remembrance" post for the brave soldier that when he learned of the tragedy early in the morning, his "heart argued against his mind," wondering whether it was his old colleague who had been killed in an unjustified shooting incident. The ex-commander of the LOC wrote in the post that he had "spent all these years quoting Kima's conspicuous act of bravery and alertness to young officers and troops" during the roughly 25-year historical operation. The article, viewed by claimed that the terrorists were holed up inside a "dhoke" and that, following a firefight and grenade exchange, the militants blew themselves up to execute a "fidayeen" (suicide) attack, killing the BSF party nearby as well. The BSF squad discovered three dead terrorists within the burning remains of the mud hut, even as smoke continued to billow from the "dhoke." "Abruptly, there came a deafening cry. TU MAJOR PIN NIKALEGA? Subsequently, an explosion of LMG caused everyone to flee for safety," the post stated."This was Lal Fam Kima (he was constable then), who had spotted the almost dead terrorist (taken for dead by BSF) removing the pin from grenade even while he was taking his last breath," stated the officer. "While rest of the party was busy rummaging and recovering war like stores, it was the ever-alert Kima who spotted the surreptitious movement of dying terrorist trying to blow off the grenade," the previous chief of staff wrote. He went on, "If the terrorist had been successful, we would have undoubtedly lost dozens of people and the successful, clean operation would have gone bad." "Lal Fam Kima became a martyr today. When he was a young constable with two or three years of experience, he was fearless. As a head constable, he is now fearless. "This modest, straightforward, and modest warrior lived bravely and gave his life bravely," he penned in the post that was circulated among a number of BSF officers and employees. Before Kima's body was returned to his native state of Mizoram, a wreath was placed at his mortal remains in Jammu. His mother, wife, two children, and son all survive him. [caption id="attachment_5345" align="alignnone" width="300"] ‘Tum sala pin nikalega’: BSF man martyred at IB once…

7-yr-old child dies after vehicle returning from Vaishno Devi Temple falls into ditch near Katra
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7-yr-old child dies after vehicle returning from Vaishno Devi Temple falls into ditch near Katra

Katra : Today, a car carrying about eight devotees plunged into a ditch. The bus was returning from Katra to Delhi. There were eight people in the car, seven of whom had serious injuries, and one of the children, seven years old, passed away instantly. The event happened in the Nomai area at about five in the morning when the travelling pace became unbalanced. In Katra, the injured are receiving care at a public hospital. [caption id="attachment_5342" align="alignnone" width="300"] 7-yr-old child dies after vehicle returning from Vaishno Devi Temple falls into ditch near Katra[/caption]  

SIA conducts raids in terror funding case in Srinagar
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SIA conducts raids in terror funding case in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: In an investigation into terror funding, the State Investigation Agency of the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids in the valley on Friday, according to officials. The agency stated that the raids were carried out at a few sites in the districts of Anantnag and Pulwama. According to them, the lawsuit concerns the accused parties' unlawful raising, stacking, and laundering of criminal funds. The agency claims that the proceeds of crime may have been used for illegal acts like as terrorism and secessionism. [caption id="attachment_5339" align="alignnone" width="300"] SIA conducts raids in terror funding case in Srinagar[/caption]  

CS chairs UT level NCORD meeting, focuses rehabilitation of victims
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CS chairs UT level NCORD meeting, focuses rehabilitation of victims

JAMMU: The 7th UT Level Apex Committee meeting of NCORD was headed by Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, who also conducted a thorough evaluation of all the ongoing efforts being made in Jammu and Kashmir to address the drug problem. ACS Home, Administrative Secretaries GAD, Forest, PWD, DG prosecution, and top officers NCORD were present at the meeting; deputy commissioners participated virtually. In her talk to the police, Dr. Mehta stressed the need of helping people who have become victims of drug misuse to lead normal lives by offering them support and assistance.He prioritised the rehabilitation of people impacted by the drug war while also directing continual monitoring in that regard. He said that Nasha Mukt J&K is a crucial component of B2V and that every Panchayat member should swear to end the threat. In order to guarantee the prompt resolution of NDPS cases, the Chief Secretary ordered during the meeting the creation of special NDPS fast-track courts in a minimum of five districts. Additionally, he demanded that statistics at the state level be preserved, including the number of drug victims who underwent counselling and treatment.The Deputy Commissioners and SSPs were instructed by the Chief Secretary to closely monitor the regions where drug trafficking is prevalent and to take appropriate punitive measures against the offenders. He requested that they discuss the matter at monthly meetings and that anyone found guilty of abusing medications that have the potential to be utilised as psychotropic substances face severe consequences. The Chief Secretary ordered computerised billing and 100% CCTV camera coverage for every pharmacy. In order to properly implement the objective, the H&ME department was therefore directed to make sure that qualified personnel is available in every area. Dr. Mehta emphasised how critical it is to educate the people about the risks associated with drug usage. Additionally, he asked police to keep up their collaboration and synergy across various wings and departments in order to eradicate drug-related activities in the Union Territory altogether. In order to do this, Dr. Mehta emphasised the necessity of creating a strong feedback system and strengthening the capacity of law enforcement personnel engaged in drug-related operations.   [caption id="attachment_5336" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS chairs UT level NCORD meeting, focuses rehabilitation of victims[/caption]