School associations want biryani in noon-meal; govt to consider it | Chennai News

Chennai: State government is considering a demand to serve chicken biryani as part of the noon-meal programme in schools, school education minister A Rajmohan said on Tuesday.The proposal was among several demands raised when the minister met representatives of more than 150 teachers’ and non-teaching staff associations in the city. Some associations sought the inclusion…

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Not just riders, Lucknow’s anti-noise drive hits silencer sellers | Lucknow News

Cops checking the traffic norms violators in city on Sunday Lucknow: Lucknow police have widened their campaign against illegally modified motorcycle silencers, signalling that enforcement will now extend beyond riders to include workshops and retailers suspected of making, stocking or selling high-decibel exhaust systems.In a joint drive by the traffic police and the assistant regional…

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Reclaiming phulkari, one stitch at a time | Delhi News

One of several phulkari shawls on display at the exhibition. The artisans at the foundation are also attempting to modernise phulkari, using the embroidery on tunics and dresses (Pics: Asmitaa Aggarwal) Gurmeet Kaur, 26, is dressed in a phulkari kurta she designed herself, jhumkas, clear block heels and aviator-style glasses. Just before the camera comes…

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25% of past MoUs remain on paper; TN govt trying to ensure youth get jobs in their own cities: Minister Keerthana | Chennai News

COIMBATORE: Around 25% of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed in the past have not been implemented on the ground and remain only on paper, Tamil Nadu minister for industries and investment promotion S Keerthana said on Friday, asserting that the state is taking steps to ensure youth get jobs in their own cities such as…

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