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On Monday night, 13 delinquent children escaped from the Place of Safety in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh by climbing the wall of the premises. Of these, four delinquent children have been caught. All of them were involved in serious incidents like murder, attempt to murder, and rape.
Action taken by SAIL-ISP against outstanding electricity charges on shopkeepers
Lakhs of central government employees and pensioners may soon get an increase of 5 in dearness allowance DA, taking it to 63. An announcement is expected in March, which will be paid in the April salary. The 8th Pay Commission will take time to become effective, it may take up to 18 months to prepare its report. The office of the Commission has been established in New Delhi and a website has also been launched for suggestions.
Safety Commissioner Guru Prakash inspected the 9 km long newly doubled railway section of Bettiah-Kumarbagh. During this, a successful speed trial was also conducted at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. This section is part of the Sagauli-Valmikinagar doubling project, under which a total of 91 km of work has been completed so far. Officials of East Central Railway were also present.
Cosmetic wholesaler Arun Kumar Kesari was shot dead by unknown bike-riding criminals after entering his shop in Forbesganj Araria on Tuesday night. The bullet hit his right hand, seriously injuring him. Family members and local people took him to the hospital, where he was referred after first aid. Police are investigating the matter and the businessmen are said to be out of danger.
South Africa has declared India as 'top priority' for tourism. To attract the Indian market, South Africa Tourism organized an annual roadshow in Delhi, which was attended by over 40 exhibitors. It aims to explore new business opportunities in the leisure, corporate and MICE segments. South Africa aims to bring the number of Indian tourists to pre-Covid levels by 2026 and sees the 2027 ODI World Cup as an opportunity to promote tourism.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way business is done in the age-old market of Chandni Chowk. This technology is helping in designing lehengas, sarees and jewellery, better presentation to customers and promotion on internet media. Due to this, weeks of work has been reduced to minutes, business has increased by 20% and expenses have also reduced. The new generation of young businessmen is bringing this change, which is adding new customers.
Seven companies including SBI have filled the tender for health insurance of state employees in Jharkhand, from which better coverage is expected. In the new system, payment will be made at CGHS rates and treatment will be available in reputed hospitals. Also, under the Chief Minister Critical Illness Treatment Scheme, financial assistance of Rs 5 to 20 lakh has been approved for 21 patients for serious diseases like cancer and kidney transplant.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha reviewed the projects of Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (BUDCO). He directed to complete the construction of sewage treatment plant (STP) at six places including Patna by June. Emphasis was laid on monitoring of projects through digital means and on quality and transparency. It was also decided to overcome the shortage of engineers and to form flying squad teams for the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme.
A doctor in Banganga, Indore received threat over internet call from New York after complaining about street dog. The caller indirectly threatened Dr. Neeraj and his family by calling himself 'Dawood Bhai's' man. The doctor had complained to the Municipal Corporation after the dog bite. Police have registered the case and started investigating the source of the call with the help of cyber cell, which has created a sensation in the city.