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Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) will organise an orientation programme at A N College, Patna, on Sunday for 192 newly appointed teachers engaged on a contractual basis on the recommendation of the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC).According to PPU registrar Abu Bakar, principals of 16 newly established Rajkiya Degree Colleges under the university’s jurisdiction will also participate in the orientation programme. The initiative aims to familiarise the newly appointed teachers with basic university rules and regulations, academic discipline and the functioning of the university system, he said .The teachers will also be briefed on the provisions and implementation of the…
The Supreme Court building in Delhi Jaipur: In an order aimed at restoring the polluted Jojari-Bandi-Luni river system, Supreme Court Friday directed Rajasthan govt to constitute an integrated coordination group within seven days, establish an independent river commission, prepare a comprehensive resolution plan within three weeks, and launch a QR code-based public grievance mechanism for reporting environmental violations.The court noted that it will address the issues of industrial pollution, illegal industries, and environmental degradation in Jaipur and surrounding areas at the next hearing. It has directed state govt and relevant authorities to submit records and reports on pollution from industrial…
Nagpur: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has finally moved a step forward in preparing a comprehensive blueprint to strengthen the city’s stormwater drainage network. Earlier, NMC came under scrutiny for failing to initiate the process despite directions from Nagpur bench of Bombay high court.A proposal seeking approval to appoint a consultant for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the city’s stormwater drainage network has been included in the agenda of Standing Committee meeting scheduled for Aug 11. The proposal, having an estimated cost of Rs5 crore, also seeks approval for the Request for Proposal (RFP), following which the tender will…
Pinky Devi said the BLO did not flag any error while accepting her and her husband’s SIR forms Ranchi: For 45-year-old Kokar resident Pinky Devi, the publication of the draft electoral roll on Wednesday brought an unwelcome surprise: her name was missing.Pinky and her husband, Rajesh Kumar Rajak, had submitted their enumeration forms to the booth level officer (BLO) during the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Their two daughters and son are not yet eligible to vote. While Rajesh’s name appeared on the draft roll, Pinky’s did not.“The BLO did not flag any error while accepting our…
Gorakhpur: A private ambulance crashed through a railing and plunged nearly 20 feet at the 500-bed Child Care Institute of BRD Medical College late Thursday, allegedly due to the driver’s negligence.Hospital authorities said the ambulance, registered in the name of Sarkar Hospital in Gulriha, had brought a patient to the institute. After dropping off the patient, the driver was exiting the portico when he reportedly engaged reverse gear by mistake. The vehicle rolled backwards, broke through the railing and fell nearly 20 feet to the ground below.Eyewitnesses and hospital staff rushed to the scene and rescued the driver from the…
Kolkata: A middle-aged man attempted suicide at Rabindra Sarobar Metro station, leading to the disruption of Blue Line services between Maidan and Shahid Khudiram from 7.57 pm to 9.02 pm. Truncated truncated operations ran between Maidan and Dakshineswar.“Normal services resumed at 9.02pm,” a Metro Railway spokesperson said. Source link
Poonch, Aug 7: The Police Martyrs Memorial Volleyball Tournament, organised by District Police Poonch under the Civic Action Programme in collaboration with Shaheed Manjit Singh Memorial Club, Poonch, culminated today at Jallian, Mandi, with great enthusiasm and participation from local youth, sportspersons, and members of the community.The closing ceremony was graced by SSP Poonch, Shafqat Hussain who visited the venue and interacted with the participating teams and players. His presence encouraged the young sportspersons and reflected the commitment of District Police Poonch towards promoting sports, youth engagement, and stronger police-public relations.A total of 12 teams participated in the tournament, providing…
Officials said this is necessary considering that MPs arriving and leaving the new Parliament House wait for their vehicles out in the open NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has asked CPWD officials and its architects to consider the feasibility and submit a proposal for the construction of a porch at Makar Dwar, which is mostly used by members of Parliament to enter and exit the complex.The plan of the porch would address the inconvenience caused to MPs and other staff, particularly when it rains.At present, the entrance is uncovered, unlike other “dwars” that the Speaker, Rajya Sabha chairman…
Thane: A day after revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule declared the 1,053-acre Bhayanderpada-Owale land as reserved forest, the NCP (SP) questioned why the govt adopted a different approach in the 193-acre Chitalsar-Manpada forest land case claiming both cases had similar legal histories.The minister on Thursday issued orders to uphold the rights of the state govt over the the Owale land and title records to reflect “Government of Maharashtra – Reserved Forest” and “Sanjay Gandhi National Park” keeping it safe from private transfer and construction. However, the party questioned that despite the Chitalsar-Manpada case having an identical legal trajectory, the state apparently…
Senior advocate N Hariharan said there are SC rulings mandating the hospitals to treat injured persons yet lapses continue to occur (AI Image) NEW DELHI: Seeking to escape criminal prosecution and compensation liability for turning away a minor girl grievously injured in a brutal sexual assault and who later died, two Ghaziabad hospitals on Friday undertook before Supreme Court to “donate” Rs 12 lakh to the child’s parents.Troubled by the insensitivity of the hospitals and Ghaziabad cops, a bench of CJI Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said it would consider laying down ‘must treat’ guidelines for…