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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…

Spl DG Swain :Our Endeavour Is To Root Out Fear From Common Man’s Heart And Mind
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Spl DG Swain :Our Endeavour Is To Root Out Fear From Common Man’s Heart And Mind

SRINAGAR, Oct 2: The Special Director General (CID) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, RR Swain, stated on Monday that the police are doing all possible to eradicate fear from the common man's heart and head, while the fight against those who advocate violence is only for the general public. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a massive marathon that the J&K police had staged, the special DG (CID) claimed that the J&K police were discreetly against an enemy that had been "organised" with the aid of outside support and influence. "The J&K police have the extra courage needed to combat those individuals who advocate violence.The difficulties the J&K police are facing are very different from those other forces are dealing with, he said. "We are fighting this war discreetly and without fanfare on behalf of the average person who is seated in a remote village. We are fighting for an ordinary citizen who respects and upholds the law, as well as a little farmer, lawyer, journalist, and Khateeb. Participants from Kashmir, Jammu, and other regions of the nation participated in a major marathon that the J&K police had organised. Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the nation's father, fell on the same day as the event.Gandhi always encouraged non-violence, according to the top police officer. We will need to distinguish between those who value peace and those whose ultimate goal is violence, according to Swain. Therefore, we are fighting those who project violence. Our effort is for the entire public, and we are working to eradicate fear from the hearts and minds of everyday people, according to Swain. [caption id="attachment_3458" align="alignnone" width="300"] Spl DG Swain : Our Endeavour Is To Root Out Fear From Common Man’s Heart And Mind[/caption]  …

JKP organizes ‘Run for Peace’ Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar
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JKP organizes ‘Run for Peace’ Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: As part of its Civic Action Programme, the Jammu and Kashmir Police held a "Run for Peace" Kashmir Marathon event at the Lake View Police Golf Course on Boulevard Road in Srinagar. The marathon course, which was set for Monday, October 2, extended from Lake View Park Golf Course (LVPGC) to Duck Park via the lovely Nishat-Foreshore road. S.J.M. Gillani, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), opened the competition, which included about 3,000 athletes from all over Jammu and Kashmir. The event had 13 distinct divisions, and a lot of students, residents, and even wheelchair-bound individuals competed. Insha Basheer, a participant, commented on the occasion, saying, "All of us students are extremely thrilled by this initiative of J&K Police. We appreciate the effort being made to keep the youth in good physical and mental health. Additionally, it will aid in keeping young people clear of narcotics. Dilbag Singh, the Director General of Police for J&K, acted as the event's patron, and SJM Gillani, the Additional Director General of Police for J&K, served as the committee's chairman. As Jammu and Kashmir Police prepared to host the "Kashmir Marathon-2023," a Run for Peace event that gathered a varied population from all walks of life, the traffic police in Srinagar city issued a traffic advisory on Sunday. The Boulevard Road in Srinagar was briefly restricted to regular traffic on the day of the event from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM in order to ensure the efficient flow of participants.The marathon is a long-distance foot race that can be completed on either paved or unpaved trails. You can run the marathon or use a run/walk method to finish it. There are several categories for wheelchairs.   [caption id="attachment_3455" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP organizes ‘Run for Peace’ Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar[/caption]    

PM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
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PM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi's Rajghat. The impact of Mahatma Gandhi is widespread, according to PM Modi in a post on X today, who also urged people to work to realise Gandhi's goals. "On this wonderful occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, I bow to Mahatma Gandhi. His enduring guidance continues to illuminate our way. The legacy of Mahatma Gandhi inspires all of humanity to further the values of compassion and harmony. May we constantly strive to realise his dreams. The Prime Minister wrote in his post, "May his thoughts enable every young person to be the change agent he dreamed of, creating unity and harmony everywhere. [caption id="attachment_3452" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat[/caption]    

Suspected ISIS terrorist Shanawaz detained by Delhi Police
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Suspected ISIS terrorist Shanawaz detained by Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: Officials said on Monday that Shahnawaz, one of the NIA's most wanted terrorists who is thought to have connections to an ISIS network, has been apprehended by the Delhi Police. According to them, Shanawaz had escaped from the Pune Police's custody and was now residing in Delhi. He was carrying a 3 lakh rupee prize. Shahnawaz, an engineer by trade, was apprehended by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police and is currently being questioned, according to sources. [caption id="attachment_3449" align="alignnone" width="300"] Suspected ISIS terrorist Shanawaz detained by Delhi Police[/caption]    

PM participates in Swachh Bharat campaign with Ankit who started 75-day challenge : Blending cleanliness with fitness
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PM participates in Swachh Bharat campaign with Ankit who started 75-day challenge : Blending cleanliness with fitness

NEW DELHI: On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, when citizens throughout the country took part in a cleaning push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took part in the Swach Bharat initiative. He was unique because he combined cleanliness and physical fitness. Ankit Baiyanpuriya, a social media superstar who initiated a 75-day rigorous challenge to instill a culture of fitness among young people, was introduced to Prime Minister Modi. In a video posted by PM Modi on his X page, participants in the Swachh Bharat campaign talked about fitness and cleanliness.On Instagram, Ankit has amassed 4.9 million followers. "Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I focused on swachhata today like the country did! Beyond only hygiene, we included wellness and fitness in the mix as well. The video's description read, "It's all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe. PM Modi tells Ankit in the opening of the video, "I will learn something from you today." PM Modi questioned Ankit about how the Swachhata Abhiyan will improve fitness. We owe it to the environment to keep it clean. Ankit said to PM Modi, "If the environment remains healthy, then so will we. PM Modi also inquired about the level of cleanliness awareness in his hometown of Sonipat. He claims that nowadays, people are more conscious of hygiene.Swachh Bharat, according to PM Modi, is the joint responsibility of all Indian citizens, and public engagement is crucial in this effort. He had requested that everyone set aside an hour on Sunday at 10 am to keep the country clean and contribute to its future development. Ankit responded with 4-5 hours when PM Modi asked him in the 281-second video how much time he spent engaging in physical activity. Ankit said to PM Modi, "I get inspired seeing you work out." PM Modi continues, "I don't exercise a much. I engage in the necessary amount of exercise to carry out my daily tasks. "I adhere to discipline. Two areas of my life show that I lack discipline. The first is when you eat. Second, I ought to devote more time to sleep, but I am unable to, said PM Modi. Ankit received compliments from PM Modi, who also noted how many young people follow him on social media. Ankit also complimented PM Modi for supporting athletes and developing sports. "I used to be a sportsperson, but owing to an injury, I no longer participate in sports. I noticed that you personally call medal-winning athletes. The Fit India and Khelo India programmes inspire athletes, according to Ankit. Ankit was finally questioned by PM Modi on his 75-day challenge. "I adhere to five rules. I work out twice a day, once inside and once outside. Both outside are acceptable. I then consume four litres of water. Read a book for ten pages.…

Close associate of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz gunned down in Karachi
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Close associate of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz gunned down in Karachi

OCT 01, 2023 : Mufti Qaiser Farooq, a close friend of Hafiz Saeed of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Karachi, Pakistan. It is believed that Hafiz Saeed was the mastermind of the 26/11 strikes in India. Another preacher with ties to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Maulana Ziaur Rahman, died earlier this month after being shot dead by two motorcycle-riding gunmen while going for a usual evening stroll in Karachi. According to sources, Pakistani agencies are working hard to portray Ziaur Rahman and Mufti Qaiser as pious leaders with no ties to Hafiz Saeed and the LeT. Previously, the head of the Khalistan Commando Force, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, who was also connected to the ISI, was also slain.In February, Bashir Peer, the launch commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and a personal friend of Syed Salahuddin, was assassinated in Rawalpindi by unidentified gunmen close to the ISI offices and the military garrison. He was wounded by a close-range shot and died immediately. The military-industrial complex in Pakistan has become uneasy as a result of Pakistan's ISI moving some of its "assets" to secure areas in the wake of these recent assassinations. The ISI has relocated about a dozen of these people to'safe houses' that they have established. The earlier murders of two other Lashkar operatives, Abu Qasim Kashmiri in Rawalkot and Qari Khurram Shehzad in Nazimabad in September, made the necessity for vigilance in protecting these assets even more obvious. On September 12, local police allegedly found 11 cartridges, some of which were 9mm calibre, belonging to Rahman, a suspected terrorist connected to LeT. He had been using Jamia Abu Bakar, a seminary, as a front for his terrorist activities. He was working there as an administrator. The Pakistan Police classified the murder as a "terrorist attack," implying that domestic "militants" were involved. Investigators are also looking into the possibility that gang rivalry was a factor in the assassination. Rahman's murder comes after a string of assaults in Karachi on religious leaders who were all connected to terrorist organisations via the ISI and actively involved in radicalising and directing youths towards India. [caption id="attachment_3442" align="alignnone" width="300"] Close associate of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz gunned down in Karachi[/caption]

Azad dispels ‘rumours’ about being next LG of JK
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Azad dispels ‘rumours’ about being next LG of JK

Srinagar : Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday dispelled "rumours" by stating that he had no interest in taking up the position of lieutenant governor. The former leader of the Congress declared he was not looking for work but rather wished to assist the people of J-K. "I will ask people not to believe the rumour mills, which are operating at full capacity. There is a recent report going around that Ghulam Nabi Azad will take over as LG. Speaking at a gathering to commemorate the founding day of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), which he founded last year after breaking with the Congress, Azad stated, "I have not come (to JK) searching for a job, I want to serve the people.Azad claimed that certain individuals were attempting to suggest that he was seeking rehabilitation. "I left two prestigious (Union) ministries—Housing and Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs—when I arrived here in 2005 (as chief minister) to serve the people. In response to charges that he returned to JK politics at the BJP's request, he claimed, "It wasn't like I was without work. Azad claimed that the two primary issues facing Jammu and Kashmir are unemployment and inflation, which he wants to address by making the most of the area's tourism potential. "Inflation is rising. It is true that India is not the only country with inflation.The largest inflation rate is in Europe, but they have alternative strategies to combat it. We live in a poor state, and unemployment is rising. Jobs are nonexistent. Although government vacancies are advertised, no interviews are conducted. The parents of educated kids have spent all of their savings on their education, and the youth themselves have no jobs. According to the previous chief minister, tourism has the capacity to generate income for all facets of society. "One Tulip Garden (created in 2007) has given thousands of people a means of subsistence. In each district of Jammu and Kashmir, as CM, I had a plan to create 10 to 12 tourism attractions.He continued, "I had plans to give loans to people for the construction of homestay facilities that may give them employment prospects. Azad called the Centre's 2019 repeal of Article 370 and 35A a "great mistake" and referenced them. "Over a long period of time, there were some political errors that caused the state to move backward rather than forward. Another serious error was committed in the last nine years when Article 370 and Article 35A were eliminated.After Independence, Article 35A and then Article 35B were not published. The Maharaja (Hari Singh) brought it in 1925. I stated in Parliament that the BJP would not have touched Articles 370 and 35A if they had known this. We were further back because of this error. It…

LG participates in One Hour of citizen-led shramdaan for Swachhata at Dal Lake
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LG participates in One Hour of citizen-led shramdaan for Swachhata at Dal Lake

SRINAGAR: Today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha oversaw the cleaning and weeding effort at Dal Lake as part of the One Hour of Citizen-Led Shramdaan for Swachhata programme. He joined the enormous group of people from all walks of life who had assembled to pay Mahatma Gandhi' swachhanjali'. "Our experiences in life are shaped by how we see our surroundings. Happiness, joy, and success all result from cleanliness. It is the entrance to get the closest to God. I'm glad to see that society is beginning to value cleanliness, and garbage-free towns and cities are now a reality rather than just a pipe dream, the lieutenant governor remarked.The Lt. Governor urged the populace to work together and contribute to the realisation of the goal of a "Garbage-Free India." Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the "Swachhata Hi Seva" Campaign has developed into a Jan-Andolan in the UT of J&K. It is our joint responsibility to protect our environment, our lakes & rivers and create awareness on cleanliness, the Lt Governor stated. He said the Swachh revolution across J&K is also providing new livelihood opportunities, creates more revenues and enhances the quality of life, and emphasised the commitment of the UT Administration to strengthen the Swachhata movement in the UT.The ODF PLUS status for 100% of the villages in J&K under the "Model" category was achieved, and the Lt Governor thanked the people and the government on this achievement at the UT-level event. This historic achievement, he noted, underscores our shared commitment to creating dream villages that are full of new potential and possibilities. The Swachhata Pledge was given to the officials and public by the Lt. Governor. He took part in the Char Chinar cleanup effort and also signalled the fleet of shikaras to go. The Lt Governor engaged with youngsters at Golden Island in Dal Lake and exhorted them to become "Swachhagrahis." The Shramdaan featured participation from high officials and notable figures from several sectors, including Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Lt. Governor's Advisor, and SMC Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu. [caption id="attachment_3436" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG participates in One Hour of citizen-led shramdaan for Swachhata at Dal Lake[/caption]    

J&K Govt suspends 2 police officers
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J&K Govt suspends 2 police officers

JAMMU: The government of Jammu and Kashmir suspended two police officials on Sunday. Gowhar Ahmad Khan, Additional Superintendent of Police for Budgam, is suspended with immediate effect in accordance with Rule 31(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, pending an investigation into his behaviour, according to a home department order.According to the order from the Home Department, Adil Mushtaq, Deputy Superintendent of Police, PID No. KPS 155772, shall be deemed to have been placed under suspension with effect from 21.09.2023, or the date of the Officer's arrest in case FIR No. 149/2023 under sections 7, 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and section 167, 193, 201, 210, 218, 221 of the IPC in P. The order also states that the officer must continue to be employed by Kashmir's Zonal Police headquarters during the suspension. [caption id="attachment_3432" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt suspends 2 police officers[/caption]