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10 Aug

JPSC Exam Row: ED Opens Financial Probe, Registers ECIR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJPSC Exam

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations have taken a new turn with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), officials said. The development brings the central agency into a controversy that has already drawn scrutiny over claims of wrongdoing in the conduct of JPSC examinations. The registration of an ECIR formally records the ED's decision to examine the matter from the perspective of offences falling within its jurisdiction. The agency can subsequently investigate financial transactions, money trails and other material that may be relevant to suspected proceeds of crime.…

10 Aug

AHS INVESTIGATES E. COLI CASES LINKED TO PRAIRIE WINDS PARK WATER FACILITIES

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Health Services (AHS) and public health officials are investigating three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) associated with exposure to the water facilities at Prairie Winds Park in Calgary. According to public health information, individuals who visited the spray park or wading pool between July 25 and August 4 may have been exposed to the bacteria. The investigation is continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the cases and whether there are any additional infections connected to the facility. As a precautionary measure, the City of Calgary-operated spray park and wading pool have been temporarily…

10 Aug

Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Row: Student Agitation Continues as Assembly March Gets Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJharkhand

Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): A prolonged student agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations entered its 17th day on Monday, with protesters marching towards the state Assembly amid heightened security and restrictions around the Vidhan Sabha. The administration has deployed additional police personnel across Ranchi and erected barricades at several strategic points as authorities prepare for the possibility of clashes or disruption during the demonstration. Police officials have appealed to the protesters to maintain peace and ensure that the march remains orderly. ADG (Headquarters) Manoj Kaushik said the administration was on alert in view of the planned Assembly demonstration. Kaushik…

10 Aug

Indian Student Arrested in Germany Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend in Arizona

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsGermany

Tucson (Rajeev Sharma): An Indian student accused of killing his American girlfriend in Arizona was arrested in Germany after investigators moved quickly to stop him from continuing his journey to India, authorities said. Varun Batchigari, 20, a business analytics student at the University of Arizona, is facing allegations in connection with the death of 19-year-old Julissa Rubi Salazar, who was found dead at her Tucson apartment on August 6. According to the Tucson Police Department, Batchigari left Tucson International Airport after the alleged killing and boarded a flight to Germany. He was reportedly planning to travel onwards to India. By…

10 Aug

Lok Sabha Braces for Fresh Clash as Four Bills Listed, Opposition Plans to Raise Jantar Mantar Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingLok Sabha

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The government is set to press ahead with its legislative business in the Lok Sabha on Monday, but the proceedings could once again be overshadowed by the continuing confrontation between the ruling side and the Opposition. Four Bills are scheduled to come up before the House, including the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, while Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to move two separate pieces of legislation. At the same time, Opposition parties are preparing to raise the alleged police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The continuing dispute has already caused repeated interruptions…

10 Aug

Himachal Rain Alert: Kangra, Sirmaur Under Orange Warning as Heavy Showers Raise Landslide Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The weather situation in Himachal Pradesh is expected to remain challenging over the next couple of days, with the Meteorological Department forecasting intense rainfall in several parts of the state. An orange warning has been issued for select districts, prompting authorities to caution residents and tourists against entering areas vulnerable to flash floods and landslides. For August 10, Kangra and Sirmaur have been placed under an orange alert, while the warning shifts to Kangra and Mandi on August 11. The forecast includes the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in isolated areas. The combination of saturated…

10 Aug

Punjab-Chandigarh Weather: Rain Activity Likely to Increase, Three Districts on Yellow Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to see a shift in weather conditions over the next few days, with monsoon activity expected to strengthen after a relatively dry spell. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for parts of Hoshiarpur, Pathankot and Rupnagar, particularly areas close to the Himachal Pradesh border. Chandigarh is likely to remain under partly cloudy skies, although one or two spells of rain or thundershowers cannot be ruled out. The forecast comes after Sunday passed largely without significant rainfall across the state. The break in showers pushed temperatures upward, with the average maximum temperature increasing…

10 Aug

Dialysis, Heart Care And Knee Replacements Among Top 10 Procedures Covered Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingMukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): A serious illness doesn't just test a patient's health, it often tests a family's finances. Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is steadily changing that reality in Punjab by taking the cost of expensive medical treatment out of the equation. The numbers tell the story. Under the scheme's ten most frequently availed procedures alone, 2,44,468 cashless treatments worth more than ₹316.50 crore have already been provided. From patients who require dialysis several times a week to those undergoing heart surgery, knee replacement or emergency Caesarean delivery, the scheme is covering treatments that many families would otherwise…

10 Aug

Punjab Assembly Session Ends Today: School Fee Regulation, Outsourced Staff Bill Among Key Proposals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Assembly is set to wrap up its monsoon session on August 10, with the government preparing to table around eight bills on the concluding day. The proposed legislation includes measures aimed at regulating fee hikes in unaided educational institutions and changing the framework governing thousands of outsourced government workers. The Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Bill is among the most closely watched proposals. The legislation is expected to cover nearly 65,000 outsourced employees by bringing them into direct contractual arrangements with the state government. The move would effectively reduce their dependence on private outsourcing agencies and…

09 Aug

Shrewsbury International School India Completes Its First Year in Bhopal

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One year ago today, Shrewsbury International School India admitted its first pupils to a 150-acre campus outside Bhopal - the first fully residential campus that Shrewsbury School UK, founded by Royal Charter in 1552, has established outside Britain, and the first Shrewsbury campus in South Asia. The school marks the close of its founding year having built, largely from first principles, the academic, sporting, artistic and pastoral life that will shape the pupils who come after this year's cohort. A Campus Built for Life A year of building The school's first cohort followed a programme built around the Cambridge…