Preparations for the exposition of St Francis Xavier from Nov 21, 2024, to Jan 5, 2025, are underway with enhanced security measures. The Goa Police, supported by high-level officials and the Anti-Terrorist Squad, are ensuring safety in light of recent hoax bomb threats. The event will feature international and vernacular mass celebrations for a...
Illegal mining activities in Jaipur district are leading to severe environmental damage and financial losses. In Kalwar, manipulated records and unauthorised digging are causing the disappearance of Dadar Naradpura Hill. Locals and activists allege collusion between officials and leaseholders, resulting in significant unrecorded extraction. Safety violations and illegal transportation also exacerbate the situation.
The Aam Aadmi Party claims a significant reduction in stubble-burning cases in Punjab under its government. AAP MLA Dilip Pandey cites data showing a drop from 8,000 cases in October 2022 to 1,866. Critics highlight continued high pollution levels in Delhi.
The Chhattisgarh Forest Department suspended a Deputy Ranger and a Beat Guard after three female elephants died of electrocution due to a loose 11-KV wire in Raigarh forest division. Despite prior warnings, the power company failed to take corrective action.
Students at the University of Mysore protested at Crawford Hall. They demanded the postponement of degree exams and the reversal of recent fee hikes. The protestors claim that without guest faculty, classes were not conducted properly, leading to incomplete syllabus coverage. They also raised concerns about increased exam fees and non-distributed marks cards despite...
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main 2025 notification in early November, detailing scribe eligibility for candidates with disabilities. Following government guidelines, candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) can qualify for scribe assistance, while those with less than 40% disability may need medical certification. The notification will cover...
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, the UN warned on Monday, with countries falling “miles short” of what is needed to curb devastating global warming. “The report’s findings are stark but not surprising — current national climate plans fall miles short of what’s needed to stop global heating...