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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…

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Kiru Hydropower corruption case: CBI searches at premises of former governor Satya Pal Malik

NEW DELHI: According to sources, the CBI searched 29 different places on Thursday, including the home of former governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik, in relation to allegations of corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project. According to them, the agency began operations early in the morning, mobilising some 100 officers to swoop down at 30 spots across several cities. According to them, the lawsuit is about suspected corruption in the awarding of civil works for the Rs 2,200 crore Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP). Malik, who served as governor of Jammu and Kashmir from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019, asserted that he received an offer of Rs 300 crore in exchange for clearing two files, one of which was related to the project."The case was registered on allegations of malpractices in award of the contract worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore of civil works of Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project(HEP) to a private company in 2019," the CBI had previously stated. previous Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd chairman Navin Kumar Chaudhary, together with previous officials M S Babu, M K Mittal, Arun Kumar Mishra, and Patel Engineering Ltd., have been booked by the agency. "Though a decision was taken in 47th Board meeting of CVPPPL (Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd) for re-tender through e-tendering with reverse auction after cancellation of ongoing tendering process, same was not implemented (as per decision taken in 48th board meeting) and tender was finally awarded to Patel Engineering Ltd," the complaint states. In January, the agency searched the homes of five individuals in relation to the case. [caption id="attachment_11509" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kiru Hydropower corruption case: CBI searches at premises of former governor Satya Pal Malik[/caption]    

Cabinet approves Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for 2024-25 season

NEW DELHI: Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for the 2024–25 sugar season on Wednesday. The FRP is set at Rs 340 per quintal, with a sugar recovery rate of 10.25. More than 5 crore sugarcane farmers, together with their families and other industry participants, are anticipated to gain from this decision. Following a union cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur briefed reporters, stating that this sugarcane price is historic and almost 8% more than the FRP for the current season 2023–24. The updated FRP will be in force starting on October 1, 2024."India already pays the greatest price in the world for sugarcane. It is 107% more expensive than the A2+FL cost of sugarcane, according to Thakur, who also stated that the new FRP will guarantee the prosperity of sugarcane growers. He claimed it demonstrates that the Modi government's pledge to double farmers' income has been fulfilled. According to an official release, sugar mills will reimburse FRP of sugarcane at a recovery rate of 10.25 percent, or Rs 340 per quintal, following the CCEA's decision. It is notable that although though India is currently paying the highest price in the world for sugarcane, its government nonetheless guarantees that domestic customers would receive the cheapest sugar available worldwide. More than 5 crore sugarcane farmers (including family members) and lakhs of other people working in the sugar industry will profit from this Central Government decision, the announcement stated. Farmers would receive an extra Rs 3.32 for every 0.1 percent rise in recovery, but the same amount will be subtracted for every 0.1 percent decrease in recovery. Nonetheless, the minimum price of sugarcane, which is at 9.5 percent recovery, is Rs 315.10 per quintal. Farmers are guaranteed FRP at Rs 315.10 per quintal, even in the event of a lower sugar recovery," it stated. According to the release, the Modi administration has made sure that farmers receive the correct price for their crops at the right time during the previous ten years. According to the statement, farmers have already received payments for 99.9% of the cane dues from the previous sugar season (2022–2023) and all previous sugar seasons, resulting in the lowest amount of outstanding cane arrears in the sugar industry's history. "Sugar mills have become self-sustaining due to prompt policy interventions by the government, and since the sugar season of 2021–2022, the government has stopped providing them with financial aid. Nevertheless, the announcement stated that the Central Government has guaranteed farmers "Assured FRP and Assured Procurement" of sugarcane. [caption id="attachment_11502" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cabinet approves Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for…

Improve Skiing Infrastructure In Gulmarg: Omar Abdullah To Centre

Gulmarg, Feb 21: Leader of the National Conference Omar Abdullah requested on Wednesday that the Central government upgrade Gulmarg's skiing facilities in order to draw more winter sports enthusiasts to Kashmir. Although there is something special about skiing in Gulmarg, I've noted that the facilities haven't changed since we left in 2014. at the last ten years, nothing new has been added, Abdullah informed reporters at this location. "The Gondola (cable car) went up interrupted probably just once in two days," he continued.The former chief minister asserted that a number of skiers who had previously visited Gulmarg were now travelling to Kazakhstan. The former chief minister left office in 2014. "I would like the Central government to consider developing Gulmarg into a full-fledged skiing destination rather than just a site to host the Khelo India Games." That's something Gulmarg could do, he said. Abdullah expressed his happiness that Gulmarg was hosting the Khelo India Winter Games. "While I am pleased, Khelo India is making use of the infrastructure we constructed. There is nothing new there," he declared.At this ski resort, the fourth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games got underway on Wednesday. There will be about 800 players during the five-day tournament. All four of the previous winter games editions have taken place in Gulmarg. [caption id="attachment_11476" align="alignnone" width="300"] Improve Skiing Infrastructure In Gulmarg: Omar Abdullah To Centre[/caption]