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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…

All land issues of Jammu Airport Expansion resolved; Div Com Kumar, directs Airport Authority to initiate work
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All land issues of Jammu Airport Expansion resolved; Div Com Kumar, directs Airport Authority to initiate work

JAMMU: The resolution of all land issues related to the expansion of Jammu Airport has been accomplished, which is a noteworthy achievement. Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, presided over a meeting today and gave the Airport Authority Jammu the go-ahead to start the eagerly anticipated project. It was disclosed during the meeting that the Airport Authority already possesses the majority of the necessary land. There was pending land at Belicharna with a few animal husbandry structures on it. The remaining buildings on the undeveloped land are now empty, according to the Director of Animal Husbandry, clearing the path for the efficient completion of the work. The Divisional Commissioner directed the Director of Animal Husbandry to formally transfer the remaining land to the Airport Authority in order to guarantee the smooth implementation of the esteemed project.Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya of Jammu, Director Shubhra Sharma of Animal Husbandry, Director S K Garg of Airport, and other relevant officers attended the meeting. Earlier, the Divisional Commissioner used video conferencing to preside over a meeting of Deputy Commissioners to discuss the revision to the stamp duty rates. In order to finalise the revised stamp duty rates on immovable property, he gave the Deputy Commissioners instructions to call meetings of District Level Committees and submit proposals to the Divisional Level Committee. Attending the meeting were officers from the Forest Service, the Revenue Department, the Chief Engineer of Irrigation, DC Stamps, Director of Agriculture, and other relevant departments. [caption id="attachment_5943" align="alignnone" width="300"] All land issues of Jammu Airport Expansion resolved; Div Com Kumar, directs Airport Authority to initiate work[/caption]        

Doda bus accident: Owner booked for negligence as investigation unfolds
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Doda bus accident: Owner booked for negligence as investigation unfolds

DODA: Due to the owner of the Assar accidental bus not adhering to the proper procedures and traffic regulations, Doda Police has filed a booking against the bus owner. On November 15, 2023, this unfortunate bus, which was travelling from Kishtwar to Jammu, had an accident at Trungal Assar that resulted in the deaths of 39 passengers and the injuries of 17. At Police Station Assar, a case FIR No. 21/2023 U/S 279/337/304-A IPC was filed, and an investigation has been conducted. In order to conduct a daily investigation into the case and determine the cause of the accident, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been established, led by Dy. SP DAR Doda and overseen by Addl. SP Hqrs. Doda.The owner of this unfortunate bus, Dheeraj Gupta S/o Kundan Lal Gupta R/o Narwal Pain Satwari Jammu, has been arrested by the police during the course of the investigation for failing to adhere to the proper protocols and traffic laws. The SIT established to look into the case is currently conducting additional investigation and reviewing every facet of it. [caption id="attachment_5936" align="alignnone" width="300"] Doda bus accident: Owner booked for negligence as investigation unfolds[/caption]      

‘1 Nation, 1 Election’ In National Interest, Nothing To Do With Any Party: Kovind

Rae Bareli, Nov 21: Holding simultaneous polls is in the best interests of the country and has nothing to do with any one political party, according to former president Ram Nath Kovind, who also serves as the head of the committee investigating the possibility of "one nation, one election." "The public will benefit from simultaneous elections because the money saved will be used for development projects," the former president told reporters on a private visit to this area on Monday night. It is in the best interests of the country, so I am asking all political parties to work together. He emphasised that it has nothing to do with any political party.The eight-member high-level committee, led by Kovind, was established by the government earlier this year. The parliamentary committee, Niti Aayog, the Election Commission of India, and other committees have all stated that the nation needs to revive the tradition of "one nation, one election." The former president made this statement. "A committee has been established by the government with me serving as its chairman for this purpose. He stated, "We are collaborating with the populace and will make recommendations to the authorities regarding the revival of this custom. "I have also gotten in touch with every national party that has registered to ask for their advice. They were all in favour of it at one point. As this is in the best interests of the country, we kindly ask all political parties to collaborate," he said. Declaring that "one nation, one election" would not benefit any one political party, Kovind stated, "If implemented, the party which is in power at the Centre, be it the BJP or the Congress or any other party, will benefit." There isn't any prejudice. The general public will gain the most since Kovind stated that the money saved will be used for development projects.The committee decided to invite recognised national parties, state-level political parties, parties with representatives in parliament, and other recognised state parties to discuss the idea of holding simultaneous elections nationwide during its first meeting in September. The panel also discussed the committee's procedures. Furthermore, it stated that the Law Commission of India will be invited by the Committee to share their ideas and opinions on the matter. The decision to assign Kovind the task of investigating concurrent Lok Sabha and state assembly polls is a testament to the government's seriousness as elections draw near. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long championed the idea of holding these polls simultaneously. [caption id="attachment_5924" align="alignnone" width="289"] ‘1 Nation, 1 Election’ In National Interest, Nothing To Do With Any…

Caste census is ‘X-ray’ of country, Congress will conduct it: Rahul at Rajasthan poll rally
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Caste census is ‘X-ray’ of country, Congress will conduct it: Rahul at Rajasthan poll rally

RAJASTHAN: Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, promoted the caste census on Tuesday, calling it a national "X-ray." "How will we talk about participation if it is unknown whose population is how much?" he asked at an election rally in Vallabhnagar, Udaipur. Gandhi stated that if the Congress wins power, it will carry out a caste census in Rajasthan and nationwide if it forms the federal government. On the matter, he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that while in the past the PM had claimed to be an OBC, on the day Gandhi brought up the demand for a caste census, Modi began asserting that there is only one caste in India: the poor. "Modi claimed that there was only one caste in the nation—the poor—but he made no mention of the existence of a second caste, which consists of billionaires. That's the caste of Adani, Ambani. They belong to a unique caste," he remarked. The former head of the Congress accused Modi of using his position to distract the public while Adani commits pickpocketing, saying that "they are a team". [caption id="attachment_5921" align="alignnone" width="300"] Caste census is 'X-ray' of country, Congress will conduct it: Rahul at Rajasthan poll rally[/caption]  

Israel Bans Lashkar-E-Taiba, Says “Organisation Responsible For Murder Of Indians
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Israel Bans Lashkar-E-Taiba, Says “Organisation Responsible For Murder Of Indians

JERUSALEM/NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai, which claimed the lives of over 160 people, including several Israeli citizens, Israel on Tuesday designated Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba as a "Terror Organisation." "The state of Israel has listed Lashkar-e-Taiba as a Terror Organisation to symbolise the marking of the 15th year of commemoration of the Mumbai terror attacks," the Israel Embassy stated in a statement released in New Delhi. "The state of Israel has formally completed all necessary procedures and has satisfied all required checks and regulations to the result of adding Lashkar-e-Taiba to the Israeli list of illegal terror organisations, despite not being requested to do so by the Government of India," the statement read. On November 26, 2008, ten Pakistani terrorists entered the southern regions of Mumbai by sea. They then launched multiple attacks against various targets, such as a Jewish centre and a Chabad house. The attacks resulted in the indiscriminate death of 166 people, including several Israelis and 18 security personnel. "Lashkar-e-Taiba is a horrific and murderous terror group that has killed numerous people, including hundreds of Indian civilians. The statement went on, "Its horrific acts on November 26, 2008, continue to reverberate through all nations and societies that seek peace."(Agencies) [caption id="attachment_5916" align="alignnone" width="300"] Israel Bans Lashkar-E-Taiba, Says “Organisation Responsible For Murder Of Indians[/caption]