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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…

10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff
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DC Jammu seeks explanation from absentee health staff

JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…

Kashmiri Youth pledge greater electoral participation to foster democracy

Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…

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Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track
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Shrine Board Adds Robust Health Care Accessibility On Mata Vaishno Devi Track

KATRA, Apr 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is committed to provide good and easily accessible health care services to the pilgrims visiting to the Holy Shrine.In the endeavor, the Shrine Board has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPEIPL) and Hewlett Packard (India) Software…

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Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha statue, Kohli-signed bat
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Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha statue, Kohli-signed bat

NOV 13, 2023 : To deliver Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali greetings, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met on Sunday at 10 Downing Street with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. The minister gave Sunak a statue of Lord Ganesha and a cricket bat signed by cricket player Virat Kohli, accompanied by his wife Kyoko Jaishankar. Jaishankar shared the meeting's pictures on social media. It was a pleasure to speak with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Diwali. expressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes. India and the UK are working hard to reinterpret their relationship for the modern era. "I express my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for their kind hospitality and cordial welcome," he captioned a post on X.Currently, Jaishankar is in the UK for an official visit with his counterpart, James Cleverly. He arrived on Saturday and will be gone by November 15. His visit schedule also includes meetings with a number of other dignitaries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently announced the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021, highlighting the expanding bilateral relationship between India and the UK. The UK and India have a cordial and prosperous relationship. The MEA stated in its release that the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the India-UK Roadmap 2030 were introduced in 2021. "The Roadmap represents a dedication to a cooperative effort that benefits both nations. The visit by EAM will strengthen the amicable relations between the two nations," it continued. Prime Ministers Modi and Sunak spoke over the phone on November 3 to discuss the status of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak also used the occasion to thank Modi for the Indian cricket team's outstanding performance in the current Cricket World Cup. The two leaders' conversation also covered the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Both leaders stressed that Hamas did not speak for the Palestinian people and denounced the terror group's attacks on Israel. De-escalating tensions in the area was another topic of discussion. [caption id="attachment_5481" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha…

Jay Shah expresses happiness as ICC Cricket World Cup welcomes 1-millionth fan at Ahmedabad
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Jay Shah expresses happiness as ICC Cricket World Cup welcomes 1-millionth fan at Ahmedabad

MUMBAI: On Friday, as the ICC Cricket World Cup welcomed its one-millionth fan in Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah expressed happiness at the milestone and thanked fans, state associations, and all tournament stakeholders for their efforts. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has welcomed its one-millionth fan, putting the event on track to become the most attended ICC tournament in history. The one-millionth fan entered the stadium during South Africa's match against Afghanistan on Friday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the same venue that will host the World Cup final on November 19. "Our vision was to make this World Cup the best ever, and I am overjoyed that we have surpassed all previous records." My heartfelt gratitude goes to our devoted fans, the State Associations, and every stakeholder who worked tirelessly in the lead-up to this massive event. As we near the finish line, we will continue to collaborate closely with the @ICC to ensure that everyone involved has a truly memorable experience. "The best is yet to come!" Shah tweeted. The momentum is expected to continue with the upcoming semi-finals on November 15 and 16, followed by the final on November 19, promising a spectacular conclusion to a tournament that has already broken multiple viewership and digital records.The ODI format retains its popularity, with fans drawn to the excitement and skill displayed by players throughout the competition. Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events, believes the tournament has already been a great success and anticipates more records being broken during the knockout stage. "With over one million attendees and record-breaking viewership, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 has reminded cricket fans around the world of the support and interest in the ODI format that highlights how much World Cup cricket is valued," he said. [caption id="attachment_5405" align="alignnone" width="236"] Jay Shah expresses happiness as ICC Cricket World Cup welcomes 1-millionth fan at Ahmedabad[/caption]  

ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect
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ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect

Nov 10 : The ICC issued a statement announcing the suspension of Sri Lanka cricket's membership with immediate effect on November 10. The decision comes a day after Sri Lanka's World Cup 2023 campaign came to an end with a thrashing at the hands of New Zealand. In the nine games they played in the 2023 World Cup, the 1996 World Cup champions won only two. However, the problems confronting Sri Lankan cricket go beyond poor performance on the pitch. The Sri Lankan government fired the cricket board after it was accused of widespread corruption. Following a humiliating 302-run defeat against India in the World Cup 2023, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe fired the entire cricket board.Arjuna Ranatunga, the World Cup-winning captain in 1996, has been named chairman of the interim board, which includes three judges. This would be followed by a resolution passed unanimously by the Sri Lankan parliament on November 9 calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it. The ICC has now announced that it has suspended Sri Lanka's membership with immediate effect for breaching its obligations as a member. The ICC will determine the terms of the suspension in due course, but it is possible that Sri Lanka will miss the major ICC events, beginning with the 2024 World Cup."The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect." "The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka." "The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course," the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. [caption id="attachment_5391" align="alignnone" width="300"] ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect[/caption]  

Gill dethrones Pakistan’s Babar Azam to claim top spot in ICC ODI Rankings
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Gill dethrones Pakistan’s Babar Azam to claim top spot in ICC ODI Rankings

NOV 08, 2023 : Babar Azam was the top-ranked ODI batter in the world until Shubman Gill of India's blistering run in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. On Wednesday, the Men in Blue opener overtook the skipper of Pakistan in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings. After an explosive start to India's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup campaign, Gill ascended to the top to dethrone Babar. He is now just the fourth player from his nation to hold the No. 1 ODI batter position, following in the footsteps of Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni.The right-hander has amassed 219 runs from six innings at the event thus far in the ongoing campaign, scoring 92 against Sri Lanka and 23 against South Africa. With eight knocks in the World Cup, the captain of Pakistan has accumulated 282 runs, ending his more than two-year reign as the world's best ODI batter. However, he is now six rating points behind Gill in second place. Virat Kohli, the previous captain, took fourth place in the rankings in the meantime. For the first time in his short but brilliant career, Gill is ranked #1, and Kohli's 543 World Cup runs propel him up three spots to fourth, one rating point ahead of South Africa's opener Quinton de Kock, who is ranked third. Among the ODI batsmen, it is noteworthy that India's Shreyas Iyer jumps from 17 to 18 overall, while Pakistan's opener Fakhar Zaman moves up three spaces to 11th and his Afghan counterpart Ibrahim Zadran moves up six spots to 12th. [caption id="attachment_5249" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gill dethrones Pakistan's Babar Azam to claim top spot in ICC ODI Rankings[/caption]