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Passengers Kill Delhi Cab Driver Over ₹400 Fare Payment

Manish Kumar

The cab driver told the police that the accused did not want to pay the fare of Rs 400 and started fighting with him resulting in one of the passengers stabbing him in his abdomen. A 26-year-old cab driver was stabbed to death by a passenger and his friend after a fight sparked over the fare of Rs 400 in northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar, police said on Thursday. The incident took place during the intervening night of December 17 and 18. Sandeep, who was an app-based taxi driver was found…

DOE Announces Guidelines for Remedial Classes as Delhi Schools Begin Winter Break

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Delhi School Winter Holidays 2024 are scheduled to be commenced from January 1 to 15. However, to revise the syllabus and to enhance the learning level/ Academic performance of the students, Remedial classes will be held for classes 9, 10, and 12. Check schedule here The Directorate of Education, Delhi has declared winter break for all government schools in the national capital. According to the order, the Delhi school winter holiday 2024 will begin on January 1 and end on January 15. Keeping in mind the learning level of the…

Prime Minister Modi Announces Ex-Gratia, Mourns Loss of Lives in Jaipur Gas Tanker Mishap

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Jaipur gas tanker crash: The incident happened around 5:45 am in front of a school, police officials said. Local people complained of itching in the eyes and breathing problems due to the smoke. Jaipur gas tanker crash: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (December 20) offered condolences to the families of the victims of the Jaipur fire incident, resulting in the death of at least 11 people. The PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased as well as Rs 50,000 for those injured…

No Toll on DND Flyway: Supreme Court Upholds Free Passage Ruling

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DND flyway toll: Supreme Court upheld the 2016 verdict of the Allahabad High Court and said that awarding the contract to NTBCL was ‘unjust and unfair’. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the DND flyway will remain toll free. The Apex Court upheld the 2016 verdict of the Allahabad High Court, which directed the bridge company not to collect toll charges and said Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL) was given the contract without issuing public tender, which was a completely arbitrary and wrong decision.   The top court…

Winners of MyGov ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Quiz Receive Awards from Jal Jeevan Mission

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National Jal Jeevan Mission under Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has initiated the prize disbursement process for the winners of the ‘Har Ghar Jal Quiz: Jal Ka Gyan Ab Hua Aasan Competition’ held on the My Gov portal. This initiative is part of the ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) efforts to engage citizens in creating widespread awareness about the importance of ensuring access to clean drinking water for every rural household in India. The MyGov competitions, received an overwhelming response from citizens across the…

Bomb Scare at Dwarka Sector 23 DPS School: Search in Progress, Classes Go Virtual

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A bomb threat at Dwarka Sector 23’s Delhi Public School created panic after an email was received late Thursday. Authorities launched a search operation; classes shifted online. A bomb threat targeting the Delhi Public School (DPS) in Dwarka Sector 23 created panic on Friday. The threat was reportedly received via email late Thursday night, prompting swift action by the authorities.   The Delhi Fire Department informed the Delhi Police Control Room (PCR) about the email. A search operation was immediately launched at the school premises to ensure the safety of…

Highway Horror: CNG Tanker Explosion on Jaipur-Ajmer Road Kills 5, Engulfs 40 Vehicles in Flames

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The blast took place after a CNG tanker collided with a truck near a petrol pump and many vehicles caught fire in the explosion. Over 20 fire engines hwere rushed to the spot. Five people died and many suffered severe burn injuries after a massive CNG tanker explosion on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway in the wee hours of Friday. Around 40 vehicles got engulfed in the fire and as many as 39 people were admitted to the SMS Hospital after the collision between a CNG tanker and a truck, following which…

UP Govt Combines Ganga’s Three Streams at Sangam Ahead of Mahakumbh 2025 Festivities

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Mahakumbh 2025: Initially, the swift current and high water levels of the river posed significant challenges. Stabilizing the dredging machines in the strong flow and merging the two side streams with the central stream proved especially difficult, officials said. Mahakumbh 2025: Three streams of the Ganga river were merged at the Sangam area by the Irrigation Department of Uttar Pradesh to create better bathing facilities for millions of devotees expected to attend the Mahakumbh in 2025, officials said today (December 18).   Approximately 22 hectares of additional space have been…

Northeast: India’s Bridge to Southeast Asia, Investment Hub, Says Scindia

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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Mumbai. Following a yearlong series of roadshows across top Indian cities, the Roadshow in Mumbai garnered tremendous attention from the economic hub of India. The event was attended by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and MDoNER; Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura; and Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, along with senior officials from MDoNER, including Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, MDoNER, and Ms. Monalisa Dash,…

AIIMS Mangalagiri Hosts First Convocation, Graced by the President of India

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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh today (December 17, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the initial batch of any higher education institute creates the identity of that institute. She told MBBS graduates of the first batch that they are the first brand ambassadors of AIIMS, Mangalagiri in the medical fraternity, society, country and abroad. The President told doctors that by choosing the medical profession, they have chosen the path of serving humanity. She advised doctors to pay attention to…