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Ahmedabad: The Gujarat state education department has triggered controversy after issuing a circular asking teachers to conduct a survey of stray dogs on school campuses. The directive, issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Schools, instructed district education officers to ensure that all educational institutions and offices under their control immediately count stray dogs on their premises and submit a brief report.According to the circular, the exercise is linked to Supreme Court guidelines that call for accurate data on stray dogs in public institutions such as hospitals, schools, bus stations and railway stations, citing public safety concerns. Schools were…

Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has adjourned till March 11, 2026, a petition seeking registration of a case against leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi for his statement that his fight is against RSS, BJP and the Indian state (‘Bharat rajya’).While fixing the next date for hearing, Justice Samit Gopal permitted the petitioner, Simran Gupta of the Hindu Shakti Dal, to file supplementary affidavit within two weeks stating the ground for registration of case against Gandhi.However, Justice Gopal made it clear that the court was not passing any interim order.The petition moved the high…

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore city municipal corporation (CCMC) inaugurated an exclusive help desk and service centre for its workers on Thursday.The single-point grievance redressal centre has been established to ensure timely redressal of grievances related to ESI, EPF, UAN, insurance, accident benefits, pension and resolve queries related to workers’ salary. Workers will now be spared the hassle of approaching multiple offices, which was resulting in delay and hardship. As many as 10,000 people employed by the corporation, including permanent and contract employees, sanitation workers, those who work in schools, bus stands, parks, and data entry workers will benefit from this service…

Gurgaon: Govt hospitals in the state will now be equipped with essential neonatal care machines, including radiant warmers, LED phototherapy units, and slit lamps. Although simple, these machines are critical for ensuring newborn survival during the first week of life.The decision follows a spike in infant deaths in Haryana within the first week of life, attributed largely to untreated jaundice and inadequate thermal care. According to the Sample Registration System 2022, the state’s infant mortality rate stands at 26 per 1,000 live births, climbing to 30 in rural areas while remaining at 20 in urban areas. Dr Sumita Misra, additional…

Churachandpur: A scuffle broke out between women protesters and security forces in Churachandpur on Thursday when demonstrators pressed towards Churachandpur MLA LM Khaute’s residence, protesting his decision to join the new govt led by chief minister Y Khemchand.The protest, organised under the Vaiphei Women Association (VWA), began at 11 am at the Vaiphei Peoples Council campus as a sit-in dharna before swelling into a march towards Khaute’s residence at Thangjam Road. Carrying placards reading “Stand With the People, Not the Government”, hundreds of women demonstrators pushed past heavy security cordons. By 1.30 pm, the security forces forced dispersal of the…

Kanpur: Opener Vernika slammed a splendid century to propel Uttar Pradesh to a convincing 64-run victory over Madhya Pradesh in a Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy match at Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot, on Thursday. Batting first after skipper Archana Devi opted to set a target, Uttar Pradesh posted a strong total of 285 runs. The UP bowlers then bundled out Madhya Pradesh for 221 in 46.2 overs.Vernika and Sampada laid a solid foundation, adding 177 runs for the opening wicket in 27 overs. The pair batted responsibly and kept the Madhya Pradesh bowlers at bay before the partnership was…

Ludhiana: Those who happen to wander into the gnarled branches and weeds overrunning the area along Buddha Dariya in Kundanpuri often find their courage failing, particularly at night. The murky waters form en eerie backdrop for the near complete desolation. There is nothing to suggest this is a green belt, that too one developed with much fanfare. When the place was developed, the message from authorities was clear — that the bealeagured Buddha Dariya was being taken seriously at last. Criticism about the poor state of the drain had poured in from all quarters and a picturesque green belt was…

Mangaluru: A government lower primary school building that stood for over five decades within the premises of Mahatobhara Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur was demolished this week as part of ongoing temple development works.Known locally as ‘Devala Vatara School’, the school had remained closed since 2017 due to lack of admissions. Education department sources said the school struggled to sustain itself, partly because it functioned within a temple premises, and did not receive adequate funding.Lamborghini Crash Case, US-India Deal Revised, Rafale Defence Deal And MoreAn official from the BEO office in Puttur said the school was originally constructed by temple…

NOIDA: A 29-year-old software engineer is battling critical brain injuries after his bike collided with a stray bull on an arterial road in Noida’s Sector 168, an incident that has once again drawn attention to the persistent problem of free-roaming cattle on the city’s streets and the dangers they pose to motorists.Prakhar Bhardwaj, who works with Wipro, recently moved to Noida from Bengaluru and was returning home from his office in Greater Noida around 6.50pm on Tuesday. He is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi.CCTV footage shows Bhardwaj riding on the wrong side along the Sector 168 stretch…

Pune: Police on Thursday said the murder of a migrant worker from West Bengal’s Purulia district in Koregaon Bhima was the fallout of a personal dispute and not a hate crime, as the state’s chief minister Mamata Banerjee claimed.Pune Rural superintendent of police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill told reporters, “We did not find any indication in our investigation so far that the murder was the result of communal targeting or a hate crime.” He said the victim had a verbal dispute with two individuals, and police teams were currently searching for the duo — the prime suspects in the matter.The…