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Education Minister reviews preparedness, calls for fair conduct

Education Minister reviews preparedness, calls for fair conduct

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday with senior officials from the Ministry of Education, state governments, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and higher education institutions to assess preparedness for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. Pradhan emphasised the importance of maintaining the “highest standards of integrity, transparency and efficiency” in the examination process and directed all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and fully prepared for the free and fair conduct of the re-examination. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Health minister Nadda reviews dengue preparedness ahead of monsoon season

Health minister Nadda reviews dengue preparedness ahead of monsoon season

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Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda held a high-level meeting on Thursday to review dengue and malaria preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. JP Nadda asks states to boost dengue and malaria surveillance, ensure hospital preparedness and intensify awareness campaigns. (@JPNadda X) “Emphasising the need for early preparedness and a proactive public health response to effectively manage dengue and malaria during the forthcoming monsoon and post-monsoon months, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda today chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Health,” the health ministry said in a statement. During the meeting, the health minister reviewed the current disease situation across the country and emphasized the need to maintain a high level of vigilance to effectively prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases. He stressed that coordinated efforts between the Central government, states and Union territories, local administrations and healthcare institutions are essential to minimise the disease burden and ensure a timely response to emerging public health challenges. Nadda directed all states to strengthen surveillance systems for the …

No Ebola case reported in India so far, says health minister Nadda; reviews preparedness

No Ebola case reported in India so far, says health minister Nadda; reviews preparedness

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No case of Ebola Virus Disease has been reported in the country so far, the government said on Monday as Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent any possible outbreak in India. Nadda instructed authorities to keep Ebola screening arrangements at all points of entry across the country. (ANI) According to an official statement, during a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Nadda assessed the country’s readiness amid global concern over Ebola and directed that all preventive mechanisms remain fully alert and operational. Also read | India issues advisory on Ebola outbreak, lists countries to avoid for travel On the minister’s directions, the Union Health Secretary chaired a joint review meeting with officials from various ministries and agencies concerned to strengthen coordination and preparedness measures, the statement said. Nadda instructed authorities to keep Ebola screening arrangements at all points of entry across the country, including airports, seaports and land border crossings, fully vigilant and robust, it said. Also read | Government issues travel advisory, …

Centre reviews states’ VB-G RAM G preparedness

Centre reviews states’ VB-G RAM G preparedness

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on Saturday reviewed preparedness of states and Union territories for the rollout of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), which will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from July 1, officials aware of the developments said. Centre reviews states’ VB-G RAM G preparedness The new law raises the statutory guarantee of wage employment for rural households from 100 days to 125 days in a financial year. Unlike MGNREGS, which was demand-driven, the new framework provides for state-wise normative allocations fixed annually by the Centre. The high-level meeting, chaired by MoRD secretary Rohit Kansal, was attended by senior ministry officials and representatives of states and UTs, the officials said. Kansal reviewed key preparatory measures, including notification of state-specific VB-GRAM G schemes, framing of state rules under the Act, technical integration for DBT-SPARSH and SNA-SPARSH payment systems, and preparation of works through the Yuktdhara portal approved by Gram Sabhas through participatory planning. To ensure continuity during the …

Health secy reviews Ebola preparedness with states, says no case in India so far

Health secy reviews Ebola preparedness with states, says no case in India so far

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Union health secretary held a high-level review meeting with the states on Wednesday to assess preparedness and response measures regarding the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), according to people familiar with the matter. During the meeting, states and UTs were advised to ensure readiness at all levels. The health secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, discussed the measures with health secretaries of all states and Union Territories. The health ministry reiterated that no case of EVD has been reported in India so far. However, following the declaration of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO), the government has proactively strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures across the country as an abundant precaution. During the meeting, states and Union Territories (UTs) were advised to ensure readiness at all levels. Detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering pre-arrival and post-arrival screening, quarantine protocols, case management, referral mechanisms, and laboratory testing have already been shared with all states and UTs. “The health secretary emphasized the importance of coordinated surveillance, timely reporting, and preparedness of …

Blackout mock drill conducted across Punjab to assess emergency preparedness| India News

Blackout mock drill conducted across Punjab to assess emergency preparedness| India News

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A blackout mock drill was conducted across Punjab on Friday evening to assess emergency preparedness, officials said. Amritsar: Civil Defence personnel take part in a mock drill and observe a blackout simulating an air strike, in Amritsar, Punjab, Friday, April 24, 2026. (PTI) In order to test the civil defence preparedness in the state, a civil defence air raid mock exercise was conducted for 15 minutes in all districts, starting at 8 pm. Track Iran US war updates The blackout was effected across parts of Ludhiana, with officials saying Punjab State Power Corporation cut electricity supply in Punjab Agricultural University and surrounding colonies, including upscale areas like Kitchlu Nagar and Rishi Valmiki Nagar. Also read: Raghav Chadha goes to BJP, as do 6 other AAP RS MPs: Why they may not lose seats, and number 7 matters | Explained Local residents fully cooperated with the government’s call and refrained from using generators in their homes for the 15-minute duration. At 8:15 pm, the administration sounded a siren to mark the end of the blackout period, …

Election Commission of India reviews preparedness for West Bengal polls

Election Commission of India reviews preparedness for West Bengal polls

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Deputy Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Bharti chaired a high-level meeting in the presence of Principal Secretary at the Election Commission of India (ECI), SB Joshi, to review preparations for the ensuing West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The meeting, on Tuesday, carried out a comprehensive review of various aspects of election preparedness across districts. Detailed discussions were held on the identification and management of super sensitive polling stations, the effective distribution of Voter Information Slips and the operational readiness of Voter Assistance Booths. The preparedness regarding webcasting arrangements at polling stations was also reviewed. Emphasis was laid on strict monitoring of seizure operations and enforcement activities, along with an assessment of violence-related issues and preventive measures undertaken by the authorities. Earlier on Tuesday, Earlier in the day, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that a total of 2,926 candidates are in the fray for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, as per an official press note. Polling in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, while counting …

Summer preparedness: DC orders advance steps to avert water crisis

Summer preparedness: DC orders advance steps to avert water crisis

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With summer setting in and drinking water supply emerging as a key concern, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to take advance precautionary measures to ensure that Mysuru district does not face a water shortage in the coming months. Presiding over a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority in his office here, Mr. Reddy reviewed the water availability in the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, and said the existing storage would be sufficient to meet drinking water requirements till the end of June. He instructed officials of the Kabini Irrigation authorities to release water through canals from the Kabini reservoir as and when required to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply. Emphasising the need for close monitoring of water availability and supply, the Deputy Commissioner asked Tahsildars to conduct weekly review meetings at the taluk level, along with officials of the Rural Drinking Water Department and Taluk Panchayat Executive officers, to assess the drinking water situation. On the risk of forest fires in summer, Mr. Reddy directed the Forest Department and the Fire …

CISC Underscores Strategic Importance Of Critical Minerals For Defence Preparedness, Viksit Bharat 2047 | India News

CISC Underscores Strategic Importance Of Critical Minerals For Defence Preparedness, Viksit Bharat 2047 | India News

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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 12:16 IST Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit highlighted that critical minerals have emerged as a strategic enabler for national security, defence capability development. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit. The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with IP Bazzaar, hosted Tech Talk, a high-level, closed-door roundtable discussion on the theme “Minerals That Matter: Geopolitics, Sovereignty and Value Chains” on December 17 in New Delhi, as per the official release. In his keynote address, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), highlighted that critical minerals have emerged as a strategic enabler for national security, defence capability development, and technological sovereignty. He noted that modern defence systems, including jet engines, missiles, precision munitions, radars, satellites, batteries, and semiconductors, are intrinsically dependent on assured access to these minerals. Air Marshal Dixit emphasised that global supply chains for critical minerals are highly concentrated and increasingly subject to export controls and geopolitical pressures, making excessive import dependence a strategic vulnerability. He …

Union Minister Naidu chairs meeting with airlines on preparedness for winter fog

Union Minister Naidu chairs meeting with airlines on preparedness for winter fog

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Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess airline preparedness for the winter-fog season. To make sure that Indian aviation remains smooth during the winter season, Ram Mohan Naidu, while posting on social media handle X, wrote, “Chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to assess preparedness for the upcoming fog window of the winter schedule with all key stakeholders, including DGCA, AAI, airport operators, airlines and CISF. All stakeholders have been instructed to ensure full compliance, fix accountability and implement strict SOPs for fog operations.” Chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to assess preparedness for the upcoming fog window of the winter schedule with all key stakeholders including DGCA, AAI, airport operators, airlines and CISF. All stakeholders have been instructed to ensure full compliance, fix… pic.twitter.com/hDyelFMSwu — Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) December 12, 2025 The Union Civil Aviation Minister further wrote that, “To maintain smooth operations, emphasis has to be laid on real-time data exchange, activation of war rooms and deployment of CAT-II/III compliant aircraft with qualified …