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Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban areas were 4.16 per cent and 3.14 per cent in August, respectively.

In July, the inflation rate (3.54 per cent) had fallen below the RBI’s medium-term target of 4 per cent for the first time.

Year-on-year inflation rate based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) number was 5.66 per cent (provisional) for August. The corresponding inflation rate for rural and urban was 6.02 per cent and 4.99 per cent, respectively.

Food inflation for August was the second lowest since June 2023, according to the data by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

The decline in inflation was observed in ‘Spices’, ‘Meat and Fish’ and ‘Pulses and products’ categories.

Tomato showed the lowest year-on-year inflation (minus 47.91 per cent) as well as the lowest month-on-month change in index (minus 28.8 per cent).

The CPI in August was at 193 points (rural and urban) while the CFPI was 203.4. The ease in inflation comes as a welcome sign as it leaves more money in the hands of the workers to improve their living standards.

Meanwhile, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the Central Bank will go a rate cut to spur growth once the inflation rate shows a durable alignment with the 4 per cent target rate. However, he said that the country’s inflation rate is expected to come down in the third quarter of the current financial year. He also said that domestic growth is resilient, supported by steady urban consumption. (IANS)

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The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here.

"As you know, the Agniveers get one year of training and later serve in the military for four years. After the completion of a four-year tenure, some of them are given an extension as permanent commission while the rest didn't get the job. The Cabinet today approved that Odisha will provide 10 per cent reservation for these Agniveers in uniform services, such as Frie services, Police, Excise and Forest department," said State Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.

The Cabinet gave its approval for the framing of Odisha Ex-Agniveers (Recruitment to Uniform Services) Rules, 2024.

This will provide ample opportunities for ex-Agniveers to secure jobs in uniform service like Police, Forest, Excise, Fire department etc.

The government has decided to provide a 10 per cent horizontal reservation to the ex-Agniveers in all Group "C" and "D" posts in direct recruitment in the Uniform Services of the state.

It said that such reservation will be over and above the reservation applicable for ex-servicemen.

However, they have to fulfill the required minimum qualifications prescribed for the posts.

This apart, the Cabinet also approved a three-year age relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit for ex-Agniveers during the recruitment in the Uniform Services. The Agniveers will be exempted from appearing for the physical efficiency test too.

In another major decision, the state Cabinet on Thursday approved the amendment of the OCS(RA) Rules, 2020, allowing daughters and step-daughters of the deceased government servants irrespective of their marital status for compassionate appointment subject to conditions that their "dependency" on their parents is proved.

At present, only the unmarried daughters and step-daughters of deceased government servants are being considered for compassionate appointment.

The Cabinet also approved the signing of the Revised Concession Agreement between the Directorate of Ports and Inland Water Transport, Commerce and Transport Department and Gopalpur Ports Ltd.

--IANS

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The Valley of Flowers, located near the India-China border, was also blanketed in snow after the snowfall began at around 2 p.m.

The sudden drop in temperature has made the weather cold and dry, marking an early onset of winter conditions in September.

The snowfall has left the peaks covered in a thick white layer, with cold winds blowing in the lower regions, further disrupting life in the mountains.

Continuous heavy rain over the last 24 hours has added to the troubles, with people remaining indoors due to the increased chill brought by the retreating monsoon.

Several roads have also been affected by the severe weather. 

The Badrinath National Highway is closed in several places, while the Joshimath-Malari-Niti motor road has been blocked by debris and falling stones near Lata. 

Nandprayag is also experiencing landslides, which have rendered the National Highway impassable.

Pilgrims and travellers are facing difficulties too, with vehicles stuck in long traffic jams due to frequent road closures. The ongoing Char Dham Yatra has been affected, while the persistent rain has led to reduced movement as people are stepping out of their homes less frequently.

The state's weather department had earlier issued warnings of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls.

Rohit Thapliyal, senior scientist in the regional meteorological centre, said, "Heavy rainfall is expected from September 12, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in most parts of Uttarakhand until September 14. A red weather alert has been issued for Thursday, as rainfall is predicted to intensify."

He added that districts like Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Bageshwar, Dehradun, and Pauri, as well as Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh will experience continuous heavy rainfall over the next three days.

--IANS

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