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Ranchi: In a move aimed at bringing greater oversight and uniformity to allied healthcare education, the newly constituted Jharkhand State Allied and Healthcare Council on Tuesday decided to establish a regulatory framework for allied health courses, conduct examinations for transition-batch students and develop a dedicated digital portal for affiliations, examinations and registrations.The decisions were taken at the council’s first meeting chaired by additional chief secretary (health, medical education and family welfare) Ajay Kumar Singh. Among those present were director-in-chief of health services Dr Siddharth Sanyal, council chairperson Dr Manisha Kiran, Rims acting director Dr D K Sinha and other council…

Boat services are currently suspended on the Ganga river in Varanasi due to rising water levels that have exceeded safety limits VARANASI: Boat services on the Ganga have been suspended in Varanasi after the river crossed its warning level, with the district administration increasing surveillance in flood-hit areas, officials said on Wednesday.The Central Water Commission recorded the Ganga’s water level at70.29 metres, slightly above the warning mark of 70.26 metres. The danger level is 71.26 metres, while the highest flood level is 73.90 metres.With the water continuing to rise, authorities have advised residents and devotees to stay away from the…

Kolkata: The West Bengal Samagra Shiksha Mission organized a three-day workshop to prepare a roadmap for the development of Children with Special Needs (CWSN) and to foster an inclusive educational environment. Additionally, the State School Education Department sent a requisition to the School Service Commission to fill vacant positions for special educators.Dipak Barman, the school education minister, said, “Our approach and mindset toward these students must change to provide them with a better atmosphere and truly inclusive education. They are an integral part of our society and do not require sympathy, but equal opportunity.”Additional chief secretary of the school education…

Michael Jackson’s sprawling Neverland Ranch in California benefited for years from a state agricultural land-preservation programme that reduced its property-tax burden, but the arrangement came under scrutiny after county officials discovered extensive development on parts of the estate. The roughly 2,700-acre ranch in Santa Barbara County included Jackson’s home, an amusement park, zoo and other entertainment facilities, while much of the property was also used for cattle grazing. In 2003, county officials said Jackson had failed to obtain required permits or comply with zoning rules for a number of developments built over the previous decade. The dispute eventually led to…

Four parking charge notices were issued by APCOA between 28 June and 13 August. David said he had receipts to show they had paid for parking permits on each of the dates the fines had been issued.”We’ve gone through the most difficult year of our lives – nothing to what Kate’s gone through – but to have this on top is just like a straw that breaks the camel’s back,” he said.”I spent the other day writing a complaint to APCOA when I should have been at my daughter’s bedside.”In a joint statement, the NHS Humber Health Partnership and APCOA…

Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘nana’. Image Credit: ERA Nurseries Australia planted eucalyptus trees to fight rising soil salinity, hoping that thirsty, deep-rooted vegetation could help control the groundwater processes behind the problem. A long-running experiment in south-western Australia later showed that the effects of such plantations were more complicated than simply planting trees and waiting for the land to recover. Researchers established a mixed eucalyptus plantation above a saline seep in 1976 and monitored how the trees affected groundwater levels and salt movement for 15 years. The study found clear signs that the plantation used more water than nearby crops and pasture,…

Ben Stokes is set for a long-awaited return to the Big Bash League after signing with Adelaide Strikers for the entirety of the 2026-27 season, giving the competition one of its most recognisable overseas recruits in recent years. The former England captain, who retired from international cricket earlier this year, will be available throughout BBL 16, beginning with the Strikers’ opening fixture against Sydney Thunder in Canberra on December 16. Should Adelaide progress all the way, Stokes is also expected to remain with the franchise through the knockout phase and the final, scheduled for January 26, 2027.Ben Stokes joins the…

Life plans often change unexpectedly, causing uncertainty and doubt. Proverbs 3:5-6 offers guidance on trusting divine direction through difficult times. This biblical passage encourages acknowledging God in all actions and decisions. Responsible action combined with faith helps navigate unforeseen circumstances and challenges. Acknowledging God’s guidance can lead to better beginnings and opportunities. Sometimes life does not follow the plan you have carefully drawn. A job is in limbo. Money becomes uncertain. The relationship changes. No rhyme or reason, a chance goes astray. In times like this, Proverbs 3:5-6 provides one of the clearest lessons in the Bible on trust, uncertainty…

Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel said tourist visits could provide “big support” to Nepal Nepal is facing one of the most difficult moments in its recent history. Settlements have been swept away, roads and bridges have disappeared under floodwaters and rescue teams are still searching for missing people. Yet, amid the devastation, the country has a message for tourists: “do not stay away.”Nepal’s tourism authorities are urging international travellers to continue visiting the country, arguing that tourism could provide much-needed support as the Himalayan nation begins the long and expensive process of recovery.“Our mountain trails and trekking routes are still…

New Delhi, Insolvency tribunal NCLT on Tuesday barred Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra from alienating his assets and stayed an order allowing him to settle claims arising from personal guarantees on group borrowings for about Rs 6.5 crore, against claims of roughly Rs 22,006 crore.A five-member special bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), headed by President Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, said there was no clear majority view on the repayment plan and therefore the order could not be given effect.”It is manifest that as per Section 419(5) of the Companies Act, there is no clear majority view capable…