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Punjab CMO declares school holidays from January 8 to January 14 amid cold weather
The CMO of Punjab declared in a post on X, that the all government, government aided and private schools will remain closed from January 8 to January 14 due to cold weather.
Fire breaks out at hotel in Lucknow
A minor fire broke out in the Gomti Hotel located at Sapru Marg near Lucknow’s Hazratganj area on Sunday. The fire broke out on the fifth floor of the building, officials said. The incident triggered panic among guests at the hotel, prompting the staff to raise an alarm and evacuate. There were no reports of injury to anyone or casualty, added officials.
Amit Shah to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 9
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a significant visit to Jammu and Kashmir on January 9. As per official sources, Shah will take part in several development programmes in the valley.
Flooding in Old Courtallam Falls due to heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats
Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats have caused flooding in Old Courtallam Falls, according to news agncy ANI.
Fire at steel factory in UP’s Lucknow, none hurt
A major fire broke out at a steel factory in Indira Nagar area of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on Sunday afternoon. No injury or casualty was reported in the incident, said officials.
PG medical counselling to be done only through online mode: NMC
In a recent notification, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced the “Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023,” mandating that all rounds of counselling for every seat will be conducted through online mode by state or central counselling authorities.
Karnataka govt releases 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti Dam
To address the concerns of the farmers in the Krishna basin (Bagalkote, Kalburgi and Vijayapura), Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Water Resources of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, announced the release of 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti dam at around 10:50 a.m. on Sunday.
Fire breaks out in shoe factories in Bahadurgarh, no casualties reported
A massive fire broke out in two factories manufacturing shoes in Bahadurgarh early in the morning on Sunday. No casualties or injuries were reported. Raw and finished goods kept in factories were completely burnt to ashes.
Netanyahu declares war will not end until Israel achieves ‘All’ of its goals
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war in Gaza will not end until Israel achieves all of its goals, specifically the destruction of Hamas.
Delhi’s “Smog Tower” non-operational due to delayed salary
The “Smog Tower” situated at Connaught Place in Delhi is currently non-operational as personnel responsible for its management have reportedly locked it due to delayed salary payments. This tower was activated in November of the previous year following a directive from the Supreme Court, mandating the government to repair and put it into operation.
FMCG makers expect low to mid-single-digit volume growth in Q3; rural market continues to lag
Leading FMCG makers are expecting a low to mid-single-digit volume growth in the October-December quarter, with an improvement in consumer demand on a sequential basis. Consumer demand from the rural market is lagging, though the urban markets stayed steady in the third quarter as exhibited in the September quarter, said leading listed FMCG firms such as Dabur, Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in their quarterly updates.
Schools up to class 5 in Delhi to remain closed for next 5 days amid cold wave
Due to prevailing cold weather conditions, schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 5 days till January 12 for students from Nursery to Class 5, said Delhi Minister Atishi on Sunday. Atishi announced the decision through a post on X.
Delhi govt withdraws order extending winter vacations in schools
Several hours after it was released, the Delhi government revoked a directive that had extended the winter holidays for schools in the national capital. The Department of Education clarified that the previous order, which prolonged the winter break, had been issued erroneously. It has since been retracted promptly, and a new decision will be reached tomorrow morning.
Ayodhya Development Authority plants Ramayana-era trees ahead of the Ram temple consecration
The Ayodhya Development Authority prepared to plant Ramayana-era plants and extinct trees across the city ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony on January 22.
Trains arrive late in Delhi due to weather conditions
Delhi’s weather conditions have caused 22 trains to arrive late on January 7 as thick fog covered the city. Several parts of India are facing the same.
Punjab: 40,000 to 50,000 migratory birds arrive at Harike wetland
Around 40,000 to 50,000 migratory birds are estimated to have arrived at Punjab’s Harike wetland so far. The arrival of avian guests was late this season because of the delay in onset of the winter season.