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Chill Wave Sweeps Through Kashmir Valley, Temperature Drops Below Freezing at Several Places

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The intense cold wave continues unabated in the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures plummeting several degrees below freezing in most regions. Dense fog is also prevailing in many areas.

Srinagar: Several parts of Kashmir have recorded minimum temperatures three degrees Celsius below the freezing point, and a relentless cold wave persists throughout the valley. Kashmir is currently in the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ a 40-day period of severe winter that started on December 21. During this period, the region experiences a cold spell, and temperatures drop significantly, resulting in the freezing of prominent water bodies, including Dal Lake. Many parts of the valley are grappling with this situation. The likelihood of snowfall is highest during this period, and heavy snowfall is also expected in higher-altitude areas.

Chillai-Kalan to End on January 31 The ‘Chillai-Kalan’ is scheduled to end on January 31 in the Kashmir Valley. It began on December 21 and will conclude on January 31. Afterward, Kashmir experiences a 20-day period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ (short cold) and a 10-day period called ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (mild cold). Cold waves persist during these periods.

Temperature in Srinagar Dips to 3.3 Degrees Celsius Below Zero Officials reported that on Wednesday night, the temperature in Srinagar dropped to 3.3 degrees Celsius below zero, compared to 2.6 degrees Celsius below zero on Tuesday night. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, is shrouded in dense fog, reducing visibility to less than 50 meters. The transportation department has issued advice to vehicle operators in the city, highlighting the current severe foggy conditions, considered the worst in recent years.

Severe Cold Conditions to Continue The Indian Airports Authority stated that operations of flights at Srinagar International Airport have not been affected due to fog. However, flights arriving from Delhi and other northern Indian cities are experiencing delays due to adverse weather conditions. In Anantnag district of South Kashmir, the minimum temperature in Pahalgam dropped to 5.4 degrees Celsius below zero. Officials reported that the previous night, the temperature in Pahalgam was 4.6 degrees Celsius below zero. Gulmarg, the renowned ski resort in Baramulla district, recorded a temperature of 2.6 degrees Celsius below zero. Kupwara recorded a temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius below zero, Kokernag recorded two degrees below zero, and Kupwara recorded 4.3 degrees Celsius below zero.

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Good News for Haryana Residents, Metro to Run from Bahadurgarh to Asaudha, Approval Granted, Work to Begin Soon

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MP Arvind Sharma conducted a campaign today towards the villages along with Bahadurgarh city. He visited several villages under this campaign, where he listened to people’s issues and also directed the officials present at the occasion for their solutions.

Jhajjar: The extension of the metro rail line from Bahadurgarh to Asaudha has been approved. The work for this is set to commence soon. This information was shared by MP Arvind Sharma from the Rohtak Lok Sabha constituency. Arvind Sharma also visited the office of senior BJP leader Bhim Singh Pranami in Bahadurgarh. There, he interacted with the new office bearers of the BJP and gave directions for identifying the beneficiaries of the welfare schemes implemented by Prime Minister Modi.

Speaking to reporters on this occasion, MP Arvind Sharma counted the developmental works undertaken by the government in the region during his tenure. He informed that the extension of the metro rail line from Bahadurgarh to Asaudha has been approved, and the work is soon to commence. Arvind Sharma stated that he is committed to extending this metro line project up to Sampla, and it might be possible in the next phase. Not only this, but he also mentioned that the work on the metro from Najafgarh to Dhansa border is also set to start soon. Additionally, he mentioned that several schemes of the central government are reaching directly to the beneficiaries in the Rohtak Lok Sabha constituency, and the reconstruction work of the Bahadurgarh metro station is also progressing rapidly.

“The Modi government is focused on doubling farmers’ income,” said BJP MP Arvind Sharma. Even during the G-20 summit, Prime Minister Modi’s entire focus was on serving the guests with nutritious food. This was done so that even small farmers could earn a hefty profit because only those farmers produce bulky grains whose fields do not receive irrigable water.

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Uttarakhand Sub-Inspector Recruitment Scam: Suspended Officers Reinstated, Vigilance Inquiry Continues, Names Revealed

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After the revelation of the sub-inspector recruitment scam in Uttarakhand, the reinstatement of suspended sub-inspectors by the Vigilance Department has provided relief. All 20 sub-inspectors have been reinstated. However, one sub-inspector among them has passed away in a road accident. Vigilance investigations against the sub-inspectors will continue for now.

Rashmi Khatri, Dehradun: Based on the preliminary report of the Vigilance in the sub-inspector recruitment scam, all sub-inspectors who have been suspended for a year have been reinstated. This is a relief for all these sub-inspectors from the 2015 batch. ADG administration Amit Sinha has written letters to all district captains instructing them to reinstate these sub-inspectors. Along with this, the ADG has also urged these sub-inspectors to cooperate with the Vigilance investigation.

The investigation of the scam will continue for now, and if any guilty parties are found during further investigation, action will be taken against them. After receiving instructions from the police headquarters, the district captains have reinstated these sub-inspectors. However, one sub-inspector among them has passed away in a road accident last year. In the years 2015-16, a direct recruitment examination for 339 sub-inspector positions was conducted by Pantnagar University.

BJP leader Hakam Singh Rawat was also arrested The revelation of cheating and transactions in separate recruitment exams conducted by UKPSC, UKSSSC came in 2022. After the exposure of this scam, the STF team arrested nearly 60 people, including Uttarkashi district panchayat and BJP leader Hakam Singh Rawat. When Hakam Singh Rawat’s accomplice Kendra Pal was arrested, the recruitment scam of 2015-16 came to light. After questions were raised on the police department following the exposure of the cheating in the recruitment, the then DGP Ashok Kumar had recommended to the government on August 26, 2022, to get the recruitment scam investigated by an independent agency.

After that, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allowed the investigation of the case by the Vigilance. After the investigation, Vigilance recently submitted a report to the government. It is said that many of these sub-inspectors have not been found guilty of wrongdoing. However, the final decision will be taken by the government. When the investigation of the sub-inspector recruitment exam was conducted, 20 sub-inspectors were suspended based on the preliminary investigation report in January 2023. Further action against the sub-inspectors will be taken upon receiving orders from the government after the final Vigilance report. However, for now, all of them have been granted relief.

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Woman Police Officer’s Dance Moves Might Make Nora Fatehi Forget; Video Goes Viral on Instagram

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Women are more affected by arthritis compared to men and tend to overlook diseases like rheumatism, resulting in a minor ailment taking on a severe form.

Arthritis, or arthritis, causes pain in the knees, back, ankles, neck joints, and feet of patients. This condition primarily affects individuals over the age of 50. However, due to sedentary lifestyles, younger individuals also fall prey to this disease. Serious conditions like arthritis often quickly affect women, so it’s crucial for them to be vigilant. In comparison to men, women are mostly affected by such diseases and tend to ignore conditions like arthritis, resulting in a seemingly minor ailment taking on a more aggressive form.

Causes and Symptoms of Arthritis Arthritis manifests in the body through stiffness, swelling, and joint pain. It preys on those who are susceptible to it. A kind of lump forms in their joints, causing unbearable pain. This condition is known as arthritis or arthritis.

Preventive Measures for Women Against Arthritis Women who quickly become prone to obesity also fall victim to this disease. Therefore, every woman should maintain control over her weight. Because along with weight gain, many other diseases also start to take root in our bodies. Therefore, along with work, exercise regularly and adopt a healthy lifestyle. With these methods, not only will your weight decrease, but you will also reap many other health benefits.

Consumption of These Items Vitamin D is considered the best source for keeping joints healthy. So, make sure to get some sun from time to time and include vitamin D-rich foods in your diet. To strengthen your joints, include vitamin D-rich foods such as oranges, spinach, dairy products, cabbage, dried fruits, etc., in your daily diet.

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