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Maharashtra: 800 Zilla Parishad Schools Lose Power Supply Over Pending Dues
The cumulative outstanding bill amount of the is over Rs 2 crore and the primary cause of the disconnections was pending of power bills by schools, which were closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Opt for Carpool, Not Work-from-Home': Govt Disagrees with Delhi Pollution Circular, Tells SC
Delhi-NCR recorded its air quality in the very poor category on Wednesday morning and no major improvement is likely until Sunday, authorities said.
'We Were Indians': Once a Counter-insurgent in Jammu, Father of Slain Youth Refutes 'Militant' Claim
Lateef, who was once a counter-insurgent, said his son worked for a meager salary at a shop for the last six months in Srinagar before he was killed.
A Tale of 'Fur'tune: Cats Help Rescue a Baby Dumped in Mumbai Drain. Here's How
Mumbai Police officials are looking for parents who dumped the child and their identity is still unknown.
Air Pollution: Schools, Colleges In NCR To Remain Closed Till Further Orders, Directs CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) late night Tuesday directed that schools, colleges and educational institutions in the National Capital Region will remain closed until further orders, allowing only online mode of education. It also said...
Cumulative Covid Vaccine Doses Given in India Cross 113.61 Crore, Says Health Ministry
The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night, the ministry said.
Clashes Between JNUSU, ABVP in the University Campus; Several Injured; FIRs Lodged
Members of JNUSU, ABVP got into an argument inside the university campus on Sunday evening over the occupation of the students' union hall, leaving students from both sides injured.
As Delhi Chokes With Rising Pollution, Tourists Turn to Shimla-Manali
According to the latest reports, the air quality of Himachal Pradesh is the cleanest in North India.
NMC Releases Guidelines for Medical Colleges to Get Regional Centre Recognition
The medical college must be of at least 10 years standing with both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, the NMC said.
With 'High Regard for Guru Nanak', Modi Govt Decides to Reopen Kartarpur Corridor from Tomorrow
Former CM Captain Amarinder Singh and his party rival Navjot Singh Sidhu thanked PM Modi on 'timely opening' of the corridor 'on the occasion of Guru Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji'.
'Inspiring Youths to Commit Terrorist Acts': Centre Extends Ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Foundation for 5 Years
Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation has been indulging in activities which are prejudicial to the security of the country and have the potential of disturbing communal harmony, the Centre said.
Drugs-on-cruise Case: NCB Told to Approach Pune Court to Record Jailed Gosavi's Statement
The NCB told court the statements of panch witnesses would be part of the charge sheet.
Govt Extends Tenure of Home, Defence, IB, RAW Chiefs Up to 5 Years
The chiefs of the Central agencies currently have a fixed two-year tenure, but the government can now give three annual extensions from case to case basis.
IIT Delhi Mulls to Resume Physical Classes from January Director V Ramgopal Rao
IIT Delhi aims to fully resume physical classes from January following all COVID19 related precautions, its director said on Friday.
Most Officers from Lakhimpur, Upgrade Task Force: SC to UP Govt on Probe Into Farmers' Killing
Chief Justice NV Ramana said the team should be upgraded with higher-level officials.
RRB NTPC Result for CBT-1 Expected This Month
RRB NTPC CBT 1 results are expected for around 1.25 crore applicants by end of November, Cut-off is likely to go high as only 35,277 will make it through the final cut.