Bank holidays next week: From December 1 to December 7, banks in certain Indian states will observe two holidays, specifically on December 1 for State Inauguration Day and December 3 for the Feast of St Francis Xavier, with all banks closed on Sundays. Bank holidays next week: Check the holiday schedule for the coming week. Bank holidays next week, December 1 to December 7: Banks will be closed for two days in certain parts of India in the coming week, according to the bank holiday calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Banks across the country will also be closed on Sunday 7 December. Bank holidays in India vary from state to state and are based on national, regional and religious celebrations. Bank holiday on December 1 On Monday, December 1, banks in the Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) and Kohima (Nagaland) regions will be closed due to Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day. Bank holiday on 3 December Banks in the Panaji (Goa) region will be closed on Wednesday 3 December due to the Festival of St. Francis Xavier. Are banks open or closed on Saturday 6th December? Banks across the country are expected to remain open on December 6, as it is the first Saturday of the month. According to the RBI calendar, banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. When do banks close? The RBI declares bank holidays in various parts of the country to mark national, religious and regional celebrations. So bank holidays differ between regions. In addition to festivities, banks are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as all Sundays, of the month. What services are available on a bank holiday? Customers should note that banks typically offer online banking services across the country to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services, even on bank holidays. These services can be used for convenient financial transactions. Additionally, fund transfer requests can be made using NEFT/RTGS transfer forms, demand draft request forms and check book forms. Credit cards, debit cards and ATM cards can be obtained through card services. Services such as account maintenance forms, setting up standing instructions and applying for a locker are also available. Bank Holidays in December 2025 The coming week also marks the beginning of December, and the Reserve Bank of India has declared 13 bank holidays for this month, according to its official state-wise holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26.

Pekanbaru – Riau Regional Police (Polda) sent a trauma healing team to West Sumatra through the Human Resources Bureau (SDM). The dispatch of these personnel is to assist in the psychological recovery of victims of landslides and flash floods that occurred in various areas in West Sumatra. Head of the Riau Regional Police Human Resources Bureau, Police Commissioner Anisullah M Ridha, said that his party had sent a number of psychological staff, including Inspector Oki, Inspector Olivia, Brigadier Ravi and Brigadier Rina, to the disaster site in West Sumatra. They left on Saturday (29/11) together with 290 other personnel deployed in Operation Safe Nusa II. The main mission of this team is to provide in-depth psychological help at disaster sites. The purpose of the reported activity is: Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “Providing psychological assistance and support as well as trauma healing to victims of the flash flood disaster that occurred in most areas of West Sumatra,” said Commissioner Anis, Sunday (30/11/2025). Riau Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan on Saturday (29/11/2025) released troops for a humanitarian mission to West Sumatra. Photo: doc. Anis, Riau Regional Police Commissioner, added that the readiness of the trauma healing team is a manifestation of the Riau Regional Police’s commitment to be present in emergency situations. “The Riau Regional Police’s trauma healing team is ready to stand in emergency situations,” he said. The trauma healing team will join other SAR teams to serve affected residents and provide mental health recovery. “They will be with other SAR teams in West Sumatra to help and serve victims and also officers to be mentally prepared, maintain the mental health of officers, (as well as) restore the mentality of survivors and the general public,” he explained. It is hoped that the team’s departure will have a positive impact, helping to restore the mental and emotional state of both victims who lost property and their families, as well as maintaining the psychological state of officers on duty in the field. A total of 290 personnel were sent to West Sumatra for a humanitarian mission (Photo: doc. Polda Riau) 290 BKO Polda Riau staff A total of 290 BKO Polda Riau staff were sent to West Sumatra to carry out a humanitarian mission, consisting of 5 Brimob buses, 4 Brimob buses, 4 Brimob equipment cars, 3 cars for water treatment, Ditsamapt buses, K-9 rangers, SAR rangers, Biddokkes ambulance, DVI car, Polairud truck, fuel logistics tank cars, to communication devices such as repeaters, Vicon, HT Motorola, and Starlink satellite internet. Apart from that, the Riau Regional Police also sent various SAR equipment including medical tents, cots, field kitchens, generators, drones and evacuation equipment to ensure the operation runs optimally. Herry Heryawan, Chief Inspector General of the Riau Police, emphasized that quick response is not a slogan, but a proof of the Police’s readiness to face emergency situations. “Information was received, forces were calculated, and within hours the troops were dispatched. This is the meaning of Polri readiness, ready to move anytime, anywhere, for anyone,” Inspector General Hery said on Saturday (29/11). (mea/dhn)

Jakarta – KAI Vice President Corporate Communications Anne Purba said that baggage carried by KRL users is the responsibility of the passenger. Anne ensures that the lost and found system for passengers who have left their luggage behind has a strict system. “Until now we have had a strict lost and found system. We remind you. Baggage is not the responsibility of KAI, but the responsibility of the passengers,” Ane said on Sunday (29/11/2025) when asked. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT Anne has urged passengers to take good care of their luggage after the ‘Anita tumbler’ controversy caused an uproar on social media. According to him, KRL and stations are public spaces that require joint supervision. “Trains and stations are public areas that need joint supervision. Our lost and found initiative is for items we find that have been accidentally left behind. Take good care of each person’s belongings,” he said. Process for handling items left behind Anne said that any items found by officers on trains or stations will be announced immediately via loudspeaker. If no customer takes it, the item is stored at the station security post and recorded in the Lost and Found system. Documentation is carefully carried out to ensure that the handover process is safe and on target. “We prioritize data accuracy and goods security. Every item found will be checked, recorded and stored according to procedures. Customers are also asked to maintain the confidentiality of personal data so that it is not misused by other parties,” said Anne. He also provides steps to report lost or left behind items. Here are the steps: 1. Log on to the train immediately. 2. If still en route, customers can report to the conductor, security officer or on-train customer service officer.3. Go to the Lost and Found service at the arrival station.4. Officers will assist in conducting searches and checking data.5. Transfer item details and trip data. Including the characteristics of the item, ticket reservation code, and the location where the item was last seen.6. Keep personal data confidential. Avoid giving reservation codes or item details to unauthorized parties.7. Verify and match data.8. If the item is found, the customer must ensure that the item really belongs to him.9. Collect the goods according to official procedures.10. The officer will hand over the goods after data collection and documentation is completed.11. Contact KAI Contact Center 121.12. Customers who cannot log in directly can call 121 or WhatsApp 08111-2111-21. Anne revealed that every year there are thousands of reports of items being left behind. He said that customers’ discipline to look after their belongings really helps the efficiency of the Lost and Found service. “KAI continues to improve service quality, but we also urge customers to always re-check all their luggage before getting off the train or leaving the station area,” he added. (deck/deck)

Jakarta – The police continue to investigate the explosion case at SMAN 72 Jakarta. Currently, the child is in conflict with the law (ABH), the perpetrator of the explosion has been discharged from the National Police Hospital and is being held in a safe house. Summarized by detikcom, Saturday (29/11/2025), the explosion occurred on Friday (17/11) during the Friday prayer sermon. A total of 96 people were the victims of the explosion. Scroll to continue CONTENT Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Budi Hermanto also revealed ABH’s current state. He said ABH was entrusted to a safe house after leaving the Police Hospital. “It was deposited in a safe house as a result of coordination with the Social Service, KPAI, Bapas, UPT P3A and Apsifor,” Commissioner Budi Hermanto told journalists on Saturday (29/11/2025). Budi said that ABH is currently undergoing psychological treatment. Apart from that, two students who were victims of the blast are still undergoing treatment at Yasri Hospital and RSCM. “ABH has been discharged from the hospital and is still being treated psychologically by a psychologist,” he said. Exploring ABH’s personality. The police questioned ABH’s two fathers. Apart from that, ABH’s school friends were also interviewed. From the result of the investigation, it was found that ABH is a quiet child. “ABH is a quiet person,” Commissioner Budi Hermanto said on Friday (28/11) when asked. Investigators then found a common thread about ABH’s character. The teenager is known to have been a quiet figure since childhood, but has become increasingly withdrawn in recent months. “(Quiet) since childhood, but in recent months he became more withdrawn and occupied himself with activities,” said Budi. When asked if ABH had a history of trauma from being a victim of bullying, Budi said this could only be proven when ABH was investigated. “If there is trauma, it needs to be assessed and reviewed by ABH,” he explained. ABH Exam Time He explained that his party also held a joint coordination meeting with the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), DKI Jakarta Social Service, DKI Jakarta Women and Child Protection Center Technical Implementation Unit (UPT P3A), Indonesian Forensic Psychology Association (APSIFOR), medical and psychological doctors, as well as temporary shelters. “We coordinate to find the right time when we start digging or ask ABH for information,” said Budi. He also revealed that learning and teaching activities at SMAN 72 Jakarta have gradually returned to normal and trauma healing assistance is still ongoing, including for the families of victims and victims. “This trauma healing team is still providing assistance,” Budi said. (amw/amw)

Jakarta – Logs were washed away by flash floods in North Sumatra. The large number of logs became the public spotlight. The video of the log went viral on social media. Many netizens have linked the logs to illegal logging practices that exacerbate floods and landslides. Flash floods brought piles of logs to South Tapanuli, Central Tapanuli and Sibolga districts. Until now, the origin of these logs is unknown. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT Response of the Governor of North Sumatra The Governor of North Sumatra (North Sumatra) Bobby Nasution responded to the logs that were carried away by the flood currents. Bobby admitted he would check it out. “Yes, we will see later (about the number of logs),” said Bobby Nasution at Soewondo Air Base in Medan, reported by detikSumut on Thursday (11/27/2025). According to Bobby, their focus is currently on evacuating affected residents. Including expediting logistics delivery. “What is certain is that we are currently focusing on evacuating residents and also expediting logistics for residents’ needs, both food needs and daily needs such as babies needing diapers,” he said. Logs on West Sumatra beach. Reported by Antara, Saturday (29/11/2025), not only in North Sumatra, logs were also scattered on Air Tawar Beach, Padang, West Sumatra (Sumbar). Logs lie scattered along the beach after flash floods. This heap is proof of the strength of the water that carries material from upstream to the shore. Timber material has been carried away by flash floods and now fills the coastline. This view shows the real impact of flash floods in the last few days in Padang. Ministry of Forestry will investigate The Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) has responded to the circulation of a video of logs being carried away by flood currents. The Ministry of Forestry suspects that the logs of land rights holders (PHAT) are located in other use areas (APL). “We detected that it is from PHAT in APL. PHAT is the holder of land rights. In the logging area we detected from PHAT in APL, the mechanism for natural growth of wood follows Forestry Regulations, in this case SIPPUH, Forest Product Administration Information System,” said Director General of Law Enforcement (Gakkum) of the Ministry of Forestry, Nura Dwi Janu. (29/11/2025). Allegedly weathered logbook. Temporary suspicion is that the wood comes from logs that have become so rotted that they were carried away by the flood currents. To reveal all this, it is necessary to carry out a thorough inspection by the Ministry of Forestry’s Gakkum team, as flooding still occurs today. Dwi said that the Ministry of Forestry’s Gakkum often conducts operations to uncover the modus operandi of stealing illegal timber as a result of illegal logging by PHAT. Including a number of cases found in the areas of Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, which are currently experiencing flooding. Asked about the possibility that the timber came from illegal timber theft through the PHAT scheme, Dwi said his party could not rule out the potential that the timber came from a similar method. “Friends are still watching, yes, but we will signal there,” he explained. (Dec/May)

Jakarta – Minister of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) Agus Andrianto explained how the idea of ​​food security in correctional institutions (prisons) originated. When he first assumed office, the IMIPA Ministry had ‘homework’ or homework, namely the findings of the Financial Audit Agency (FAU) in relation to the number of unused or vacant land that has not been utilized. This finding, Minister Agus said, was repeated. This took place at a time when Immigration and Corrections was still under the auspices of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. “We faced the BPK’s findings, there was a lot of trivial ground that we did not take advantage of. Because we are a new ministry, we are conducting an audit of the health of the organization. We will find out what are the weaknesses, what are the shortcomings, what are the obstacles, what are the problems,” Minister Agus explained as he conducted information sessions on food security to village officials, blomasib and farm officials at the farm officials and the farmer groups provided. the Blora Regent’s Hall, Central Java on Saturday (29/11/2025). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Minister Agus explained that the efforts to complete the PR were then aligned with President Prabowo’s vision, as a direction, namely the realization of Food Security. “That’s why the president naturally gave direction, so all our assistants must be guided by what the president is directed to,” Minister Agus said. Minister Agus said that the spirit of Food Security in correctional settings has increased and grown, especially in correctional institutions that have a lot of vacant land. Even if the technical service unit (UPT) does not have large areas of land, it can still participate in food security such as the cultivation of plants in polybags, the cultivation of catfish and so on. “Therefore, we at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, especially in prisons, even though the prison in Blora has limited land, they are trying to build food security,” Minister Agus said. So where will the results of Food Security be absorbed? Minister Agus explained that each region works with third parties or vendors to provide basic food ingredients for prisons. Vendors supplying food ingredients are required to absorb a minimum of five percent of the proceeds from food security activities in prisons. “Five percent of the proceeds must be taken by food suppliers,” Minister Agus continued. Minister Agus therefore means that the results of prison food security have economic value. And the absorption proceeds of food vendors generate rupiah for the prison. Income from Food Security proceeds is shared for the welfare of prison officers and inmates participating in the food security program. Meanwhile, Minister Agus made a rule that food ingredient suppliers must be local entrepreneurs, to mobilize micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the area around the prison, so that they feel the economic impact. “This food should be managed by local business actors, not Jakarta (or central). Before, food managers from Jakarta could manage Jambi, manage Kalimantan. From East Java, they managed it in the Sulawesi area, so local entrepreneurs did not have the opportunity because they did not have experience,” Minister Agus said. Minister Agus said that local entrepreneurs who do not have experience in supplying food to prisons need not be discouraged. The Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjenpas) will guide local entrepreneurs. “That is why we are changing the requirements for the supply of food ingredients. It is good if you do not have experience, we will guide and guide you, as well as absorb the results of Food Security which is of concern to the President,” Minister Agus said. Finally, Minister Agus emphasized the importance of improving food security for the Indonesian nation. “Artificial intelligence can replace several professions. The only thing that cannot be replaced is food,” he concluded. (au/mo)

Jakarta – The Governor of North Sumatra (Gubsu) Bobby Nasution directly led the evacuation and opening of emergency roads after the flash floods and landslides that occurred in the Central Tapanuli Regency (Tapteng). He asked all elements of the provincial government, together with the TNI, Polri and Basarnas, to continue to speed up disaster management. “We are committed to strengthening disaster management efforts and ensuring the fulfillment of the basic needs of the community at evacuation posts,” Bobby said after chairing a disaster management coordination meeting in Tapteng, reported by detiksumut, Saturday (29/11/2025). Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT Bobby said that thousands of residents have currently been evacuated to the refugee command post at GOR Pandan. He ensured that the basic needs of the refugees were met. Apart from food and medicine logistics, Bobby said his party has also added supporting facilities such as health services, access to electricity, wifi, as well as special needs for mothers and children. However, Bobby admitted that there are still many residents who are still isolated because the four main routes to the villages in Tapteng cannot yet be passed. He directed the entire joint team to speed up the opening of the emergency route. “Our current priority is to evacuate residents who are still trapped and ensure that logistical assistance can reach the worst affected areas,” he stressed. Bobby ensured that cross-institutional coordination would continue to be improved so that handling was swift, precise and comprehensive. “God willing, by working together, we can reduce the impact and speed up recovery,” he added. Read the full news here. (ma/ma)

Updated: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:30 (IST) In order to bring about a major change in the way popular messaging apps are used, the central government has imposed new conditions for services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai and Josh. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has mandated that these applications will now only work if an active SIM card is present in the user’s device. Now apps like WhatsApp-Telegram won’t work without an active SIM (symbolic picture) IANS, New Delhi. To bring a major change in the way popular messaging apps are used, the central government has imposed new conditions for services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Aarattai and Josh. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has mandated that these apps will now only work when an active SIM card is present in the user’s device. Remove Ads Read News Only The government said the orders are being implemented with immediate effect and companies will have to implement the system within 90 days and submit compliance reports within 120 days. This order was issued under the Telecom Cyber​​​​Security (Amendment) Rules, 2025, whereby app-based telecom services were included in the strict telecom regulatory regime for the first time. New system to be implemented within 90 days DoT has clarified that all such services will have to ensure within 90 days from the instructions that the application can be used with the same active SIM card whose mobile number was used to identify the consumer. Without it, it should be impossible to run the application. Strict rules for web users: Under the new rules, it will be mandatory for the web version of the app to log out automatically every six hours. To log in again, the user will need to re-pair the device through the QR code. Strict steps to stop cyber fraud DoT has warned that misuse of the facility to run apps without SIM is increasing in cyber crimes committed from abroad affecting the telecom security infrastructure. The department said these directions are necessary to prevent misuse of telecommunications identifiers and “maintain the integrity and security of the telecommunications ecosystem”. Why are these rules necessary? The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) had earlier indicated that the functioning of messaging apps independently of SIMs poses a security risk. Cybercriminals, especially gangs operating from abroad, can continue to commit fraud through these apps even after the SIM is deactivated or replaced. In such cases, it becomes difficult to trace criminals from call records, location logs or any telecom data. According to COAI, mandatory SIM bonding will create a trusted link between the user, phone number and device, which will help curb spam, scam calls and financial fraud.

Updated: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:30 (IST) There is a severe shortage of medicines in Delhi government hospitals, forcing patients to buy medicines from outside. Contrary to what the Health Minister claims, essential medicines are not available in hospitals, causing problems for the patients. The problem is even more serious for poor patients, as they cannot afford expensive medicines. The hospital administration is silent on this matter. There is a severe shortage of life-saving medicines in Delhi government hospitals. Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi. Despite Dr. Health Minister Pankaj Singh’s claim that there is no shortage of medicines in hospitals, the acute shortage of essential and life-saving medicines in Delhi government hospitals is becoming a serious health crisis. Remove Advertisement Only Read News When the injured were brought to the hospital on the day of the Red Fort blast, the hospital management had to borrow medicine and surgical material from the Jan Aushadhi Center on the campus to maintain treatment arrangements. This shows that the ground reality of the Delhi government’s claims that there is no shortage of medicines and goods in government hospitals is contrary to this. A Serious Humanitarian Problem: The drug crisis in Delhi’s government hospitals is not just an administrative lapse, but has become a serious humanitarian problem. The difference between government claims and ground reality puts the whole system in the dock. The question of the patients who reached the hospital is simply, ‘When it is the responsibility of the government to supply medicine to the hospitals, why should we buy medicine from outside?’ In major government hospitals of the national capital, patients are not getting important medicines related to heart, brain, kidney and infections. Whatever is available is also not complete. The main reason for this is the slowness of the central purchasing system, delay in the tender process and the demands of hospitals that are not met on time. The management of the government hospital blames it on the lack of timely supply of medicines. Although the list of essential medicines was sent months ago, the supply is not according to the demand. What happens is much less than the question. Patients are paying the price for untimely tenders by the Central Purchasing Agency, long delays in supplies and non-updating of supplies in hospitals. Crisis in Lok Nayak and GTB Hospital Most of the life saving antibiotics like Meropenem, Vancomycin, Piperacillin-Tazobactam are not easily available in Lok Nayak Hospital. In most cases, patients are asked to bring it from outside, ICU doctors say that the patient should buy injections from outside, while they should be available free of charge in the hospital. The GTB is no less worrying. According to hospital doctors, the stock of Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin, Heparin injection and insulin and metformin required for heart and stroke patients and insulin and metformin for diabetes patients are repeatedly running out, but the stock is not as per the requirement. According to doctors, many times the situation became so bad that the medicine of heart patients had to be stopped. Shortage of medicine has become a problem. Patients who reached GB Pant and DDU hospitals said that non-availability of renal erythropoietin and phosphate binder and levetiracetam and phenobarbitone for neuro patients had become a problem for them on several occasions. Not only this, it becomes difficult to get medicines like paracetamol syrup, amoxicillin syrup, cough syrup and salbutamol and formoterol inhaler which are essential for asthma treatment. Patients and their family members claimed that some important medicines like Linezolid and Ipravent syrup were not included in the list of essential medicines, while other medicines like them should have been included. Because they are practically the most necessary. In this matter, when the health minister of the Delhi government sent a written message on WhatsApp three days ago asking for information in this regard, he did not give any response. Instead of answering the question, he set a timer to delete WhatsApp messages within 24 hours.

Updated: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:30 (IST) The strike of Punjab Roadways employees continues due to which passengers are facing problems. The government fired 152 employees. The demands of the employees are salary increase and job security. The transport minister will hold an important meeting with employees’ representatives today to end the strike. Due to the strike, buses are not running on many routes. Bus strike continues in Punjab (file photo) Jagran Correspondent, Chandigarh. The strike by road contract workers protesting against the mileage scheme in Punjab continued for the second day on Saturday. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reached Kurali bus stand in Rupnagar district at around 4.30 am on Saturday morning to meet the passengers who were upset over the non-running of buses. Interacted with the passengers standing in the cold and listened to their problems. After this, the officers were instructed to act. Remove advertisement Just read the news By evening the Transport Department had dismissed 152 striking employees. The rest were given an ultimatum to return to work. If they do not return to work, their services will be terminated. Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar has also called a meeting of the Roadways Union in Chandigarh for discussions at 12 noon on Sunday. Passengers standing at Kurali bus stand to go to Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Dera Vyas told the CM that they had been waiting for the bus for the last one hour in the cold. After this, the CM called the DC on the spot and gave directions. He stayed here among the passengers for about an hour and a half. Also drank tea with him in the cold. People should not have problems. Mann said that our doors are open to discussions. Employees have the democratic right to protest, but they must ensure that people do not face any problems. Following this, the Transport Department issued dismissal notices to the striking employees in the afternoon. The employees sacked till Saturday evening include 108 employees of Punjab Roadways and 44 employees of Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC). Among them there are 10 against whom a case of culpable homicide has been registered in Sangrur. There is no right to strike. About 5,000 roads employees are currently on strike in Punjab. A senior official of the department said that since these employees are on contract basis, they cannot be suspended and they also have no right to strike. If they do not return to work, their services will be terminated. Due to this protest, tenders were to be issued by the state government to purchase buses under the kilometer scheme. Contract workers are opposed to this. They claim that the government is avoiding making buses permanent by purchasing them under the kilometer scheme. It is worth noting that under the mileage scheme, only temporary employees are appointed to drive all the buses plying in the state. The employees are demanding that the government should buy buses for Punjab Roadways and PRTC instead of buying buses under the Kilometer scheme so that they can be made permanent.