Three-day transport strike may disrupt supply of vegetables, essentials in Delhi-NCR | Delhi News

New Delhi: Goods transporters are preparing for a three-day symbolic ‘Chakka Jam’ in Delhi-NCR from May 21 to 23 following a call by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) to protest rising operational restrictions, environmental levies and financial burdens on commercial vehicles.The strike is likely to disrupt the supply of goods, including essential commodities…

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Mumbai zoo’s oldest hippo Deva dies at 35

With Deva’s death, Byculla zoo is now left with three hippopotamuses Mumbai: Thirty-five-year-old hippopotamus Deva died at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan on May 13, due to age-related complications. Deva was among the few exotic animals born at the Byculla zoo; he was born there in 1991.With Deva’s death, the zoo is now left with three…

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The deadly cost of getting too close to wildlife

The horrifying incident at Dubare Elephant Camp, in Karnataka, raises an uncomfortable truth: wildlife tourism has crossed the line from appreciation into dangerous entitlement. A 33-year-old woman lost her life during what was supposed to be a routine elephant bathing session in the Cauvery River. Two elephants (one of which succumbed to injuries) reportedly turned…

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Won’t allow indirect bid to bring PM SHRI: Rajmohan

Chennai: There will not be any indirect attempts to implement Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) in Tamil Nadu, school education minister Rajmohan told mediapersons on Tuesday.Rajmohan also criticised the practice of the Centre withholding funds over non-implementation of PM SHRI in the state and said: “These funds are meant for students, not…

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CBSE score: Haryana school association points to gap between KVs & private schools | Gurgaon News

Gurgaon: Private school bodies in Haryana have raised concerns over disparities in CBSE scores, questioning the fairness and transparency of evaluation.Haryana Progressive Schools Conference (HPSC) has written to Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, seeking clarification on issues impacting students beyond the state. At the core of the concern is a gap in results, with pass…

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