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The BJP in Uttar Pradesh has appointed Sachin Ahlawat, who was accused in the 2018 Siyana arson case involving violence over alleged cow slaughter, as the party's zonal president in Bulandshahr. Ahlawat, 38, is one of the 31 zonal presidents in Bulandshahr, with his role as president of BB Nagar Mandal. Currently out on bail, Ahlawat faces charges of rioting, assault to deter a public servant from discharging his duty, among others. The Siyana violence, occurring on December 3, 2018, resulted in the death of a police inspector, Subodh Kumar Singh, along with another individual. Ahlawat, who claims innocence, stated…

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has nearly doubled in the past five years, reaching 11.2% of the total tourist arrivals in 2023, making India the leading source market for Maldives tourism amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A recent diplomatic dispute arose when three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his visit to the Lakshadweep islands to promote tourism. Following the controversy, the Maldives government suspended the three ministers. Analysis of data from the Maldives tourism ministry reveals that Indian residents accounted for 11.2% of the total tourist arrivals (18.42 lakh) in 2023,…

In the realm of politics today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to have a packed schedule on the second day of his three-day visit to Gujarat. According to official sources, Modi will commence his day at 9:30 am at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, engaging in bilateral meetings with global leaders, followed by discussions with the CEOs of major international corporations. Later in the day, around 3 pm, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show. In the evening, an anticipated 3-km roadshow is scheduled in Ahmedabad featuring PM Modi and UAE President Sheikh…

The CEO of a Bengaluru-based startup is in custody after allegedly killing her four-year-old son in a Goa hotel. Suchana Seth, a 39-year-old AI startup CEO, was apprehended in Karnataka's Chitradurga district as she attempted to escape with the child's body concealed in a bag. While the exact motive remains unclear, preliminary police questioning revealed that strained relations with her husband played a role in the crime. The incident came to light when hotel staff discovered bloodstains in the apartment during cleaning. CCTV footage revealed the accused leaving the hotel without her son, carrying a bag. Despite claiming her son…

Chandigarh - The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a significant milestone in Haryana, with over 1 crore ABHA accounts already created, showcasing the state's commitment to embracing digital healthcare. The Health Minister Anil Vij, during the release of the NHM Haryana calendar, highlighted ABDM's potential to bridge gaps among patients, doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies, ensuring widespread access to efficient, affordable, and quality healthcare. ABDM's primary objective is to establish a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage. This mission involves implementing state-of-the-art digital health systems, creating centralized registries for comprehensive healthcare data management, promoting open standards…

Chandigarh - Punjab School Education Department under the guidance of Secretary, of School Education Kamal Kishor Yadav is piloting training for School Management Committee (SMC) members. This training is for SMCs of 117 Schools of Eminence, 10 Meritorious Schools and 8 Senior Secondary Girls Schools in the state and commenced today (8th January) and till 12th January. In the pilot, the capacity-building sessions will be conducted in 145 schools for 600+ SMC members. This will guide the approach to training 2.8 lakh SMC members across the state. The sessions are aimed at orienting the SMC members towards their roles and…

415 police officers conducted a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Ferozepur, following the directives of Parveen Kumar Sinha, ADGP/NRI, Punjab, DIG Ranjeet Dhillon, and SSP Vivek Sheel Soni, under the guidance of Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann. The objective was to curb the illicit activities of anti-social elements and drug traffickers in areas plagued by drug-related issues, aiming to apprehend individuals disrupting the social order. CASO Outcomes: - 47 individuals were apprehended.- 253 vehicles were inspected.- 10 persons, including 2 proclaimed offenders (POs), were arrested.- 12 FIRs were filed. Recoveries: - 160 grams of heroin.- 170 narcotic pills.-…

At the behest of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Minister of Water Supply and Sanitation Bram Shanker Jimpa inspected the Talwara Surface Water Project yesterday evening. This initiative aims to deliver clean and potable water to 197 villages in Talwara, Hajipur, Bhunga, and Dasuya blocks. The anticipated completion date for the project is next year, involving the installation of a 231 km-long pipeline from Shah Canal Barrage. Jimpa highlighted that the total expenditure for this endeavor is Rs. 258.73 crore. Once finalized, the project will effectively address the drinking water challenges faced by the residents of the Kandi area. Jimpa…

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has increased the weekly rest hours for flight crew from 36 to 48 hours, as per the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations. This adjustment aims to provide flight crew members with additional leisure hours, allowing sufficient time for recovery from fatigue. The changes align with international best practices and are based on a data-driven approach, considering factors such as maximum Flight Duty Period, Night Duty, Weekly Rest Period, and Flight Duty Period Extension. The revised regulations also incorporate enhancements, including a modified definition of night duty to cover the period of 0000-0600 hours.…

 Rajeshwari Pandey, wife of former Punjab DGP Dr.AP Pandey, passed away on Monday. She was survived by husband Dr.AP Pandey and two sons Captain Rajiv Pandey and Mr Sanjiv Pandey, District & Sessions Judge Bhagpat.  Funeral procession will start from House no 214 sector 21 A Chandigarh and cremation will be held at 12:00 Noon, cremation ground sector 25 Chandigarh on 9th January 2024. Rajeshwari Pandey, the wife of former Punjab DGP Dr. AP Pandey, passed away on Monday. She is survived by her husband Dr. AP Pandey and two sons, Captain Rajiv Pandey and Mr. Sanjiv Pandey, who is a…