Poonch (J-K), Apr 03 (ANI): In the wake of lockdown due to novel coronavirus, Indian Army distributed free ration to needy people in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. They went door to door to distribute the essential items. A total of 62 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Jammu and Kashmir as of now. Locals also thanked Indian Army for their extended support. A total number of 1860 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14.

COVID-19 lockdown: Indian Army distributes free ration to needy in J-K's Poonch

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It had a net profit of Rs 71.79 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Just Dial, now controlled by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd.
Just Dial's revenue from operation was Rs 284.83 crore in the September quarter. It stood at Rs 260.61 crore a year ago.
"This quarter, the company achieved record revenue of Rs 284.8 crore, marking an impressive year-on-year (YoY) increase of 9.3 per cent. These results highlight Just Dial's dedication to delivering superior digital solutions for both businesses and consumers alike," according to an earnings statement by the company.
Its total expenses were Rs 216.88 crore in the September quarter versus Rs 226.43 crore in FY24.
Total income during the quarter under review stood at Rs 398.44 crore compared to Rs 318.53 crore in the year-ago period, it added.
Its Chie

Just Dial's revenue from operation was Rs 284.83 crore in the September quarter. It stood at Rs 260.61 crore a year ago

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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on Friday approved 100 new schemes, including for roads, drains and playgrounds, worth Rs 93 crores to boost development of villages, a statement said.
A meeting of the Gram Vikas Board was held at the Delhi Secretariat here on Friday which was chaired by Rai. It approved 100 schemes to ensure development in the capital's villages, it said.
During the meeting, the officials were instructed to complete the development projects within the stipulated time frame.
The Gram Vikas Board has approved installation of 100 benches in bigger villages, the statement said.
These include development works related to roads, drains, water bodies, community centers, parks, crematoriums and playgrounds. The projects will be carried out in Delhi's rural areas at a cost of Rs 93 crore, it said, adding the projects aim to improve amenities across all villages in Delhi.
Rai emphasised the government's commitment to providing basic amenities not only to the urban residents but al

During the meeting, the officials were instructed to complete the development projects within the stipulated time frame

Bolstered by the historic victory of partner BJP in the Haryana assembly polls, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday declared his ruling alliance Mahayuti was ready for both flight and fight in the election-bound state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi threw a punch that floored the opposition in Haryana, he said, stressing that the same should be done in Maharashtra.
Addressing the media after witnessing the trial landing of an IAF aircraft at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport at Ulwe in adjoining Raigad district, he said his government was making efforts to start commercial operations from the airport ahead of the stated deadline of March 31, 2025.
Shinde is leading a tripartite coalition government comprising his party Shiv Sena, the BJP and the NCP led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Today, an Indian Air Force C295 aircraft made a successful test landing at the runway at the Navi Mumbai International Airport. We are ready for both flight and fight," Shinde said 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi threw a punch that floored the opposition in Haryana, he said, stressing that the same should be done in Maharashtra

The finance ministry will commence from October 10 its pre-Budget meetings with review of six ministries and departments, including new & renewable energy and skill development & entrepreneurship.
The meetings, which will continue through November 11, are being held to firm up budgetary allocations for 2025-26 and finalise the revised estimates for the current fiscal year.
On the last day, Ministry of Railway and Department of Health and Family Welfare will be discussed.
The Union Budget 2025-26 is expected to focus on reforms to further accelerate growth and implement measures to boost job creation and economic demand.
"Pre-budget meetings chaired by Secretary (Expenditure) shall commence in the second week of October 2024. Financial Advisers shall ensure that necessary details...are properly entered in UBIS (Union Budget Information System) before/latest by October 7, 2024," the Budget circular 2025-26 issued by Department of Economic Affairs said.
It will be the second ...

The meetings, which will continue through November 11, are being held to firm up budgetary allocations for 2025-26 and finalise the revised estimates for the current fiscal year

The finance ministry will commence the exercise to prepare the annual budget for 2025-26 from the second week of next month in the backdrop of the Indian economy recording 7 per cent growth rate for the fourth consecutive year.
The budget for the next financial year would focus on reforms to be pushed to further accelerate growth momentum and measures to generate jobs and boost demand in the economy.
"Pre-budget meetings chaired by Secretary (Expenditure) shall commence in the second week of October 2024. Financial Advisers shall ensure that necessary details...are properly entered in UBIS (Union Budget Information System) before/latest by October 7, 2024," Budget circular 2025-26 issued by the Department of Economic Affairs said.
Hard copies of the data in the specified formats should be submitted for cross-verification, it said.
It will be the second budget of the Modi 3.0 government and 8th straight Budget for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a rare distinction in Indian ...

Pre-budget meeting shall commence from second week of October, 2024 and shall continue till around mid-November, 2024, it said

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COVID-19 lockdown: Indian Army distributes free ration to needy in J-K's Poonch

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