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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…

Biggest offshore seizure of drugs by NCB, Navy, Gujarat Police: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Wednesday that a massive consignment of 3,132 kg of cocaine had been captured in a cooperative operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Navy, and the Gujarat Police. The historic achievement, according to Shah, is evidence of the Modi administration's steadfast dedication to ridding the country of drugs. The home minister claimed in a post on X that the authorities have succeeded in making the largest-ever seizure of narcotics abroad in the country, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of a drug-free Bharat.A massive shipment of 3132 kg of cocaine was found during a cooperative operation by the Gujarat Police, the NCB, and the Navy. The remarkable achievement is evidence of our government's steadfast dedication to eradicating drugs from our country. "I would like to congratulate the Gujarat Police, the Navy, and the NCB on this occasion," Shah stated. [caption id="attachment_11895" align="alignnone" width="300"] Biggest offshore seizure of drugs by NCB, Navy, Gujarat Police: Amit Shah[/caption]    

CS administers oath to Rajesh Sharma as JKWRRA member

JAMMU: Former J&K Custodian General Rajesh Sharma was sworn in today as a member of the Jammu & Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA) by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. In addition to other officers, those in attendance included the Chief Engineers of the Department, the ACS of Jal Shakti, the Member of JKWRRA, and the Secretary of Jal Shakti. Dulloo commended Sharma for taking on his responsibilities and requested that he apply his knowledge to infusing innovations into the Authority's operations. Using this as an opportunity, the Chief Secretary requested that the I&FC Department extend their command area under various irrigation schemes in the state of Utah. Additionally, he made them aware of how ready the UT was to receive the waters from the Shahpur Kandi barrage. He requested that they investigate further the potential to increase the amount of land used for crop production by developing the necessary irrigation plans under NABARD, etc. Shaleen Kabra, the ACS for the Jal Shakti Department, told the attendees that the regulatory authority is now completely operational since three of the five members are in situ and the quorum is still viable. He stated that controlling the UT's water resources is one of the Authority's primary responsibilities. According to him, part of its purpose is to make sure that these resources are managed wisely, fairly, and sustainably. It also has to set water usage charges and take care of any other pertinent issues. It is pertinent to note here that Sharma, a former IAS officer, held senior positions in J&K government higher administration and management. Before retiring from active government employment in June 2023, he held the positions of Secretary of the Public employment Commission (J&K), Director of the Handloom Development Department, Regional Director (Survey & Land Records), and Custodian General of J&K.   [caption id="attachment_11877" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS administers oath to Rajesh Sharma as JKWRRA member[/caption]