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Lucknow: Members of the Samajwadi Party in the Vidhan Parishad took up the issue of basic education under rule 105, saying that its standards were falling in UP. MLC Ashutosh Sinha spoke about teachers and shiksha mitras being used for all kinds of non-teaching activities, suggesting that the govt thought their role as teachers was not important. “They are used for census work, SIR and other work. In addition to this, they also asked for the restoration of the old pension scheme, but the govt paid no attention to this demand,” he said.Lucknow: UP’S New Identity, Akhilesh On Mafia, Samajwadi…

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.In his message, the Chief Minister said that Mahashivratri is a sacred festival symbolising devotion, faith and spiritual awakening, and it inspires people to follow the path of righteousness, harmony and compassion.“On the blessed occasion of Mahashivratri, I convey my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. May this sacred occasion bring peace, happiness and prosperity to every household,” the Chief Minister said.The Chief Minister also prayed for strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, unity and communal…

Bengaluru: In a shocking case of alleged negligence, a six-year-old girl lost two fingers in a freak accident at a govt primary school on the outskirts of Tumakuru, about 75km from Bengaluru, and was reportedly left without immediate medical attention as she bled in pain.The incident occurred on Feb 11 but came to light only now. The class 1 student, was waiting in a queue for her mid-day meal on the school premises at Guluru, when an iron classroom door was allegedly slammed on her hand, severing her two fingers. Despite heavy bleeding, the teachers present at the school allegedly…

Jalandhar Patel with an inmate Rourkela: Saving diligently from his modest income, a 51-year-old farmer in Bargarh district’s Bijepur block has been running an old-age home for the past nine years that offers abandoned and destitute senior citizens a life of dignity.Jalandhar Patel provides shelter, food, medical care and companionship to the elderly in the home he built from scratch — an effort supported by his wife Jasabanti and their two children. Patel spends around Rs 70,000 each month to care for the inmates.Born in Samleipadar village — the birthplace of freedom fighter and social reformer Parbati Giri — Patel…

Dibrugarh: In a groundbreaking moment for Assam’s infrastructure and defense capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday became the first PM to land on the northeast’s first emergency landing facility (ELF) at Moran in Dibrugarh district.This 4.2-km stretch on the Moran Bypass, built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, will double as a national highway and a vital airstrip for Indian Air Force (IAF) operations during emergencies.PM Modi flew in from Chabua airfield aboard an IAF C-130J aircraft, touching down smoothly on the specially reinforced runway. Developed for dual civil-military use, the ELF will serve as a robust backup…

Pune: The state govt has directed the PMRDA to immediately initiate a process to prepare the draft structure plan for the Pune metropolitan region (PMR).Senior officials of the urban development department said the notification was issued on Feb 10. “Directions were issued in public interest under provisions inserted through Chapter III B of the MRTP Act. The amended law allows six months from the publication of the statutory notice for preparation of the structure plan. Hence, the state has directed PMRDA to take action immediately,” they said.Pune: PMPML E-Bus Catches Fire, Rajya Sabha MP Seeks Job Help, High Risk Surgery…

Lucknow: In a sharp exchange with SP members in the UP Assembly, CM Yogi Adityanath referred to the murders of Raju Pal and Umesh Pal, alleging that those who supported mafia elements ultimately faced consequences.Speaking in the Assembly, Yogi also said every poor person has the right to live with dignity and access their entitlements without discrimination. Lucknow: UP’S New Identity, Akhilesh On Mafia, Samajwadi Party On 2027 Polls And MoreThe CM said the Uttar Pradesh govt integrated vocational education infrastructure with modern technologies, establishing new centres in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital technology, semiconductors, data science, robotics,…

Jaipur: The state Budget announcement for the construction of a second IPD Tower at J K Lon Hospital has ignited a controversy among experts and locals who argue that the new structure would compromise the aesthetic value of the historic Albert Hall and the surrounding areas.Town planners, architects and historians expressed concern about the impact on the buffer zone of the UNESCO World Heritage site along JLN Marg, and urged preservation of the region’s historical integrity against modern construction projects resembling the contentious IPD Tower at SMS Hospital.A senior town planner of the urban development and housing (UDH) department stated…

Kolkata: Not a single genuine voter should be barred from voting, and not a single foreign citizen’s name should be on the electoral roll, Election Commission told the Bengal CEO in a virtual meeting on Friday.”Do ensure that not a single eligible and genuine elector should be barred from voting and not a single foreigner’s name should be on the electoral roll,” the full bench of the commission said at the meeting, which was attended by CEO Manoj Agarwal, district magistrates, special roll observers and roll observers.BJP Accuses Mamata of Misleading Nation After SC SIR Ruling, TMC Counters Claims EC…

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated GON’GUL-2026, the 11th AgriTech Mela, at the Shalimar Campus of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K).Ministers Sakina Itoo and Javaid Ahmad Dar, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Registrar Prof. Azmat Alam Khan, Principal GMC Srinagar Dr Iffat Hassan, Director Extension Education, SKUAST-K Rehana Habib Kanth, along with university faculty members, scientists and experts participated in the inaugural session. A large number of growers, progressive farmers, youth innovators and agri-entrepreneurs from different parts of Kashmir also attended the event aimed at enhancing income, productivity and…