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Govt says yet to take decision on roll-out of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said it is yet to take a decision on the roll-out of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer in the country. Dismissing media reports on the vaccination campaign, the ministry said it is closely monitoring cervical cancer cases in the country and is in regular touch with states […]

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IMD plans to use AI to better forecasts

Says predicting severe weather events challenging New Delhi: As it celebrates 150th year of its establishment, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now set its eyes on fine-tuning its weather forecast models using artificial intelligence and faster supercomputers even though it struggles to predict small-level severe weather events. In an interview with PTI, IMD Director […]

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No import restrictions on certain IT products like desktop computers: DGFT

New Delhi: The government has clarified that there are no import restrictions on certain IT hardware products such as desktop computers. In a circular to customs authorities and industry, the commerce ministry arm Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said only the import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, ultra small form factor computers […]

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Light snowfall in Gurez sector breaks dry spell in Valley

Srinagar: The prolonged dry spell in the Valley was broken as Gurez sector in Bandipora district received light snowfall overnight even as minimum temperatures rose a few notches in several places, officials said on Saturday. A feeble western disturbance hit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night due to which light snowfall occurred in the Gurez […]

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Army’s Northern Command chief reviews counter-infiltration grid along LoC

Srinagar: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi Saturday reviewed the counter-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The Army’s Northern Command chief visited the forward areas of Machil sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “In the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and to review the Counter Infiltration Grid, #LtGenUpendraDwivedi, #ArmyCdrNC accompanied […]

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Army’s 16 Corps GoC briefs Lt Guv on Jammu situation

Jammu: The General Officer Commanding of 16 Corps Lt General Navin Sachdeva on Saturday briefed Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha about the security situation in Jammu region. “Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, GOC White Knight Corps called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan Saturday,” the White Knight Corps said in a post […]

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JK generates only 600 MWs hydroelectricity against generation capacity of 3500 MWs during winters: Official

JK generates only 600 MWs hydroelectricity against generation capacity of 3500 MWs during winters: Official

Says peak demand reaches up to 3200 MWs in winters JAMMU: In reference to the misinformation related to Ratle Power Projects in various newspapers and other media platforms, the absolute fact is that in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Hydro Power projects are developed in both State and Central sectors, an official spokesman […]

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Consensus on Cong chief Kharge’s appointment as chairperson of INDIA bloc: Sources

Consensus on Cong chief Kharge’s appointment as chairperson of INDIA bloc: Sources

New Delhi: A consensus emerged on the name of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for appointment as the chairperson of the opposition bloc INDIA on Saturday, sources said. Leaders of the bloc met virtually and discussed various aspects of the alliance and the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections, due in April-May. Sources said leaders of […]

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Delegations, leaders call on Lt Guv

JAMMU: A delegation of Martand Trust Mattan Anantnag led by its President Ashok Kumar Sidha called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, an official spokesman said Saturday. Sandhya Dhar, Social Activist also called on the Lieutenant Governor, he said. Later, Safina Baig, Chairperson, District Development Council Baramulla and former Ministers-Rajiv Jasrotia and Pawan […]

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India lodges strong protest with UK over visit of envoy to PoK

India lodges strong protest with UK over visit of envoy to PoK

New Delhi: India has registered a strong protest with the UK over the visit to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) by its High Commissioner to Islamabad along with another British official. The ministry of external affairs said such “infringement” of India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is “unacceptable”. “India has taken a serious note of the highly […]

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