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DA likely to be increased to 45% in September ahead of festive season

DA likely to be increased to 45% in September ahead of festive season

New Delhi, Sep 14: DA (Dearness allowance) is likely to be increased for 47 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners by 3 percentage from the existing 42% to 45% , as per the agreed formula for the purpose. Though there has been no official statement on the same, reports are claiming that the announcement may be made amid the upcoming festive season. It is anticipated that the DA/DR rate will rise by 3 percent from the current 42 percent to 45 percent. After the Union Cabinet meeting, which is headed over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the announcement

Type 2 diabetes and hypertension are linked, how to reduce its?

Type 2 diabetes and hypertension are linked, how to reduce its?

Sep 14 (Time) Type 2 diabetes and hypertension are two of the most common medical conditions in India. Hypertension also known as-High blood pressure. Unfortunately, they often occur together. Some research has found that 85% of middle-aged or older adults who have Type 2 diabetes also have hyper­tension, and both conditions elevate a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. These increased risks are significant, and in some cases grave. Researchers have found that people with Type 2 ­diabetes are up to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who don’t have the condition. People

People who cultivate their own vegetables tend to eat more healthy, live longer: Study

Sep 13 (PTI) The rising cost of living is making it harder for people, especially those on lower incomes (who often have poorer diets), to afford to eat healthily. Despite this, households in the UK continue to waste a shocking amount of food – including around 68 kg of fruit and vegetables each year. Food waste is not only damaging to your pocket, it’s also bad for the environment too. Globally, 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted every year, generating about 8% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions arise from unused food at all stages of the food

CBI arrested Principal Chief Material Manager of railway for accepting bribe of Rs 3 lakh, Rs 2.61 cr recovered

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): CBI has arrested a Principal Chief Material Manager of North Eastern Railway (NER) in Gorakhpur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh from the complainant. Later, searches were conducted at the official and residential premises of the accused at Gorakhpur and Noida (Uttar Pradesh) led to the recovery of cash of Rs 2.61 crore (approx) and incriminating documents. The arrested person has been identified as K C Joshi, Principal Chief Material Manager (IRSS: 1988), NER, Gorakhpur. According to CBI, a case was registered on complaint against the Principal Chief Material Manager

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