India supports Nepal’s reconstruction efforts after floods & landslides

October 14, 2024 9:21 PM

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India supports Nepal’s reconstruction efforts after floods & landslides

Recent floods and landslides extensively damaged major lifeline highways and roads whereas 55 bridges were damaged in Nepal. The road department continues to repair the roads and traffic police are suggesting alternative routes for vehicles to avoid damaged roads. Supporting Nepal in the reconstruct...

NPPA revises ceiling prices of 8 scheduled drugs by 50%

October 14, 2024 9:09 PM

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NPPA revises ceiling prices of 8 scheduled drugs by 50%

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has revised the ceiling prices of eight scheduled drugs to meet the twin objectives of availability and affordability. It has approved an increase in the ceiling prices of these drugs by 50 per cent of their current ceiling prices.   Most of ...

J&K: Fire destroys 35 houses in Mulwarwan village

October 14, 2024 8:48 PM

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J&K: Fire destroys 35 houses in Mulwarwan village

In Jammu and Kashmir, a devastating fire swept through the remote village of Mulwarwan in Kishtwar's Warwan tehsil, rapidly spreading and destroying approximately 35 houses. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that in response to the emergency, fire tenders were immediately dispatched from Kokerna...

J&K LG Manoj Sinha invites Omar Abdullah to form new govt

October 14, 2024 8:49 PM

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha invites Omar Abdullah to form new govt

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has invited Omar Abdullah, Leader of the Legislature Party of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, to form the new government in the J&K. This invitation follows letters of support from various political leaders, including Dr Farooq Abd...

Maharashtra cabinet approves two river-linking projects worth ₹15,710 crore

October 14, 2024 8:36 PM

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Maharashtra cabinet approves two river-linking projects worth ₹15,710 crore

The Maharashtra Cabinet today approved the Damanganga-Vaitarna-Godavari river-linking project along with Damanganga-Ekdare-Godavari, which will resolve the problem of water scarcity in North Maharashtra and Marathwada regions.   Both the river-linking projects are worth 15,710 rupees. For the D...

Asian markets see gains as Shanghai Composite surges over 2%

October 14, 2024 7:29 PM

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Asian markets see gains as Shanghai Composite surges over 2%

Three out of five major Asian indices closed higher today. China's Shanghai Composite jumped more than two per cent, South Korea's Kospi climbed one per cent and Singapore's Straits Times Index added more than half per cent. Conversely, Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.7 percent. Meanwhile, the market i...

Oil prices drop as China’s stimulus plans disappoint investors

October 14, 2024 7:26 PM

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Oil prices drop as China’s stimulus plans disappoint investors

Oil prices declined today as China's stimulus plans failed to inspire confidence among investors.   In the global crude market, Brent crude was trading 2.1 per cent down at 77 dollars and 38 cents per barrel. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was also trading 2.2 per cent down at 73 dollar...