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Centre set to transfer management of ERF scheme to CPCB from January 1
The decision is aimed at addressing longstanding issues, including the underutilisation of the fund and significant delays in disbursing compensation to victims of industrial accidents
 "Centre set to transfer management of ERF scheme to CPCB from January 1")
Railways completes trial run on India's first cable-stayed bridge in J-K
With the expected commissioning of train services in phases, the Railways has completed 255 kilometres of the 272-kilometre USBRL project, leaving only a small stretch between Katra and Reasi
 "Railways completes trial run on India's first cable-stayed bridge in J-K")
Legendary Malayalam writer, 'Jnanpith' awardee MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91
Noted writer and Jnanpith award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has passed away, hospital sources said on Wednesday.
 "Legendary Malayalam writer, 'Jnanpith' awardee MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91")
Will return money of Urban Cooperative Bank's depositors, says Odisha CM
He said the government has decided to take up 54 programmes under the cooperative sector
 "Will return money of Urban Cooperative Bank's depositors, says Odisha CM")
One dead, 20 rescued as tourist boat capsizes near Calangute beach in Goa
Spokesman of Drishti Marine, a government-appointed lifesaving agency, said the boat capsized around 60 metres away from the coastline, resulting in all the passengers falling off into the sea water
 "One dead, 20 rescued as tourist boat capsizes near Calangute beach in Goa")
PM Modi to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA property cards in virtual event
'Record of Rights' will be issued for owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 states and union territories on Friday at a virtual event which will be addressed by Prime Minister
 "PM Modi to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA property cards in virtual event")
Annual malaria cases at 2 mn in 2023, down 97% since 1947: Health ministry
The latest World Malaria Report 2024, released by the World Health Organization (WHO), celebrates India's significant progress
 "Annual malaria cases at 2 mn in 2023, down 97% since 1947: Health ministry")
News updates: Arunish Chawla elected as revenue secretary
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 "News updates: Arunish Chawla elected as revenue secretary")
Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Vajpayee, BJP holds nationwide events
Ruling alliance members were also present in the prayer ceremony at Sadaiv Atal where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla besides the members of Vajpayee's adopted family
 "Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Vajpayee, BJP holds nationwide events")
72-hr shutdown in J-K's Katra begins as protests intensify against ropeway
The proposed Rs 250-crore project will connect Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, leading to the Reasi district's cave shrine
 "72-hr shutdown in J-K's Katra begins as protests intensify against ropeway")
Delhi Cong issues white paper, targets BJP; says AAP alliance was mistake
Along with Maken, and AICC Delhi in-charge Qazi Mohd Nizamuddin, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav, co-incharges Danish Abrar and Sukhwinder Singh Danny were also present
 "Delhi Cong issues white paper, targets BJP; says AAP alliance was mistake")
Mandatory hi-security number plates in Maharashtra to cost Rs 531-879
As per SOP, the vehicle owner is responsible for getting HSRP and a third registration mark sticker installed by March 31, 2025
 "Mandatory hi-security number plates in Maharashtra to cost Rs 531-879")
AI, QR enabled pendants launched to enhance cow safety, well-being
In the last two years, more than 20 lakh cows were affected and around 2 lakh cows lost their lives because of lumpy virus. Vaccination and timely de-worming of cows is very important to prevent
 "AI, QR enabled pendants launched to enhance cow safety, well-being")
Delhi Metro clocks in 22 years of passenger operations on Wednesday
Delhi Metro has a fleet of over 350 train sets, and is ever expanding
 "Delhi Metro clocks in 22 years of passenger operations on Wednesday")
Jaipur inferno: Death toll reaches 18, two people in critical condition
The death toll in the tanker fire incident happened on last Friday here has risen to 18 with one more death at the SMS Hospital, an official said.
 "Jaipur inferno: Death toll reaches 18, two people in critical condition")
Arunish Chawla named revenue secy, Vineet Joshi to be higher education secy
Chawla, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Bihar cadre, is currently the pharmaceuticals secretary
 "Arunish Chawla named revenue secy, Vineet Joshi to be higher education secy")
4 dead, 24 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Bhimtal
Injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals in Bhimtal for immediate medical treatment
 "4 dead, 24 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Bhimtal")
Delhi CM Atishi vows strict action for 'fraudulent' notices on govt schemes
The Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana and the free healthcare Sanjeevani Yojana for senior citizens were described as 'corrupt' by the print notices in newspapers
 "Delhi CM Atishi vows strict action for 'fraudulent' notices on govt schemes")
Man attempts suicide by setting himself on fire near Parliament in Delhi
A man attempted suicide by setting himself on fire near the Parliament building in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to a report by news agency PTI. He was promptly rushed to RML hospital to receive
 "Man attempts suicide by setting himself on fire near Parliament in Delhi")
Allu Arjun, 'Pushpa' team announce Rs 2 cr aid for stampede victim's family
A 35-year-old woman died during the stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad on December 4 where 'Pushpa 2' movie was screened and her eight-year-old son was hospitalised
 "Allu Arjun, 'Pushpa' team announce Rs 2 cr aid for stampede victim's family")
