Number of Chandipura virus cases rises to four in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection
Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS) The deadly Chandipura virus is spreading across Rajasthan as the number of people infected by it has increased to four, while 74 people are suspected to be infected by it, state health officials said on Saturday. On Friday, a new case was detected in Rajasthan. The patient is a nine-year-old boy […]
Non-Muslim children cannot be enrolled in Madarsas, says MP govt
Bhopal, Aug 17 (IANS) The government of Madhya Pradesh has said that Madaras and schools enrolled under Madara boards that receive funds from the state cannot force children to participate in “religious education.” A notification issued by the Education Department of the Madhya Pradesh government has mentioned that children enrolled with Madarsas (or under the […]
Section of Bihar’s under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge falls into Ganga yet again
Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) In a huge embarrassment for the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Saturday, a section of the superstructure of the under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganga River yet again. Although no injuries were reported in the latest incident involving the bridge that has been nine […]
Kolkata horror: Health services hit in Chandigarh, Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Health services were severely impacted in the PGIMER, the premier health institute here with a daily footfall of around 10,000 patients, and across Punjab as all Outpatient Department (OPD) services were shut on Saturday, protesting against the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old PG trainee in Kolkata. For the last […]
20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, no casualties reported
Kanpur, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning, a Railway Board official said. The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. near Kanpur railway station as the train was travelling to Jhansi. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the rail route has been disrupted. […]
Kolkata rape-murder case: Bengal Guv slams state govt over law and order collapse
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose ramped up his attacks on the state government for its inability to maintain law and order, describing the situation as bizarre. In a scathing statement on Friday, he argued that the public is unable to distinguish between criminals and police. The Governor’s remarks came after […]
Schools, colleges to remain closed today; internet services suspended in Udaipur (Ld)
Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS) Amid the communal tension which flared up in Rajasthan’s Udaipur after a class 10 student stabbed a minor boy at a government school, the district administration has announced that all schools and colleges in the city will remain closed on Saturday. The District Magistrate has also imposed Section 144 as well […]
Allahabad HC orders fresh list for 69,000 assistant teachers in UP
Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a fresh selection list for the appointment of 69,000 assistant teachers in the state. The court has set aside the selection lists issued in June 2020 and January 2022, which included 6,800 candidates. A bench comprising Justice A.R. Masoodi […]
Gaurav Bhatia demands Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over RG Kar horror
Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS) BJP’s national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Friday questioned the ‘silence’ of the INDIA bloc members, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last week. Addressing a press conference at the BJP office […]
Australian Hindus rally for persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus; urge global action
Melbourne, Aug 17 (IANS) The Hindu community held rallies across Australia on Saturday, calling for global awareness and action against ongoing attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The rallies took place in several cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, and saw participation from people of all ages, from children to the elderly. In […]
