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22,000 lawyers on Keralas bar council rolls unaccounted for
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Ideal School: Where Learning Meets Character
In every society, schools are more than places where lessons are memorised and examinations are passed. They are the first laboratories of citizenship, the spaces where a child learns discipline, curiosity, empathy, and responsibility. An ideal school, therefore, is not defined by the size of its building, the cost of its fee structure, or the shine of its uniforms. It is defined by the quality of education it imparts and the values it instils. In our time, when education is increasingly measured by marks, rankings, and competition, the real purpose of schooling often gets overlooked. A school may boast modern facilities, smart classrooms, and impressive brochures, but if it fails to create an environment of honesty, respect, and intellectual growth, it cannot be called ideal. An ideal school must do more than prepare students for tests; it must prepare them for life. It must teach them how to think, not merely what to think. Such a school respects the individuality of every child. It understands that students learn at different paces and in different ways. It does not force every child into the same mold, but instead nurtures talent, encourages confidence, and supports those who struggle. A healthy school culture allows children to ask questions without fear, to make mistakes without humiliation, and to grow without pressure that crushes their spirit. Equally important is the role of teachers. An ideal school cannot exist without committed, compassionate, and well-trained teachers who see teaching not just as a profession but as a mission. They are not merely instructors; they are guides, mentors, and role models. Their conduct often teaches more than their lessons. When teachers show fairness, patience, and sincerity, children absorb those qualities naturally. Parents, too, have a stake in this vision. They must not judge schools only through advertisements or social image, but through the moral and academic environment they provide. The true success of a school is reflected in the confidence, manners, and capabilities of its students. A child who can read and write is important; a child who can also think critically, behave responsibly, and treat others kindly is the product of a truly ideal school. At a time when society is searching for solutions to many of its problems, the answer may begin in the classroom. If we want a better future, we must build better schools. And if we want better schools, we must demand institutions that educate the mind, refine the character, and awaken the conscience. That, ultimately, is what makes a school ideal.
Role of Family and Social Evils
BEENISH LATIF In every society, the family has been regarded as the basic unit of life, the first school of morals, and the most trusted shelter in moments of crisis. It is within the family that a child first learns language, empathy, discipline, respect, and the difference between right and wrong. Yet, when families fail to perform this role, the consequences are visible far beyond the walls of the home. Social evilsranging from drug abuse, domestic violence, dowry, corruption, crime, and moral decaydo not emerge in isolation. They grow in spaces where guidance is absent, affection is conditional, communication is broken, and accountability is weak. The family, therefore, is not merely a private arrangement; it is the foundation upon which the moral health of society depends. The present crisis in many communities is not only economic or political. It is also deeply social and ethical. We live in an age where material success is often celebrated while character is neglected. Parents are increasingly pressed by the demands of survival, longer work hours, and rising insecurity, leaving little time for children. In many homes, conversations have been replaced by screens, shared values by silence, and emotional presence by physical proximity alone. Children are growing up with information, but not always with wisdom. They are exposed to the world before they are adequately prepared to understand it. In such a setting, social evils enter quietly and begin to take root. A strong family does not mean a perfect family. It means a family that remains attentive, communicative, and morally alert. Parents who listen to their children can often detect distress before it turns into rebellion or self-destruction. A household that encourages honesty makes it harder for lies and deceit to flourish. A home that teaches respect for women, elders, neighbours, and the vulnerable creates citizens less likely to tolerate injustice. Many of the behaviours we blame on society at large are first learned or first ignored at home. If a child watches aggression normalised, if greed is praised, if discrimination is casually spoken of, or if emotional neglect becomes routine, then society will eventually pay the price. One of the most destructive social evils today is the spread of drug abuse among youth. No community can fight this menace through policing alone. The family must detect the early signs, create open channels of trust, and offer support without stigma. A child who cannot speak freely at home is more likely to seek dangerous belonging elsewhere. Similarly, domestic violence often grows in homes where domination is mistaken for authority and silence is mistaken for peace. If families fail to model dignity and mutual respect, the larger society inherits the same cruelty in new forms. Social evils are also reinforced by the weakening of collective responsibility. In the past, families did not function in isolation. Extended kinship, neighbourly concern, and community oversight helped shape behaviour. Today, even in closely connected neighbourhoods, people often hesitate to intervene when something is wrong. Privacy has become a shield for neglect. We are quick to complain about social decline, but reluctant to correct it in our own circles. Yet moral recovery cannot begin in speeches alone. It begins with what families allow, discourage, and celebrate every day. It would, however, be unfair to place the entire burden on parents alone. Families themselves are under stress. Unemployment, migration, conflict, inflation, and the pressure of competition have made domestic life more fragile. Many parents are trying to hold together households while carrying burdens beyond their strength. This is why society must support families instead of simply judging them. Schools, religious institutions, civil society, and local communities all have a role to play in reinforcing values, offering counselling, and creating safe spaces for the young. If we expect families to produce responsible citizens, then we must also give them the tools and stability to do so. Still, the central truth remains unchanged: social reform begins at home. No law can replace affection, no policy can substitute for parental example, and no institution can undo what daily neglect has planted in a childs mind. A family that teaches restraint weakens the appeal of vice. A family that teaches compassion reduces cruelty. A family that teaches accountability makes corruption less acceptable. In this sense, the fight against social evils is not only a public duty but a domestic one. If society is to become healthier, families must reclaim their moral authority. Fathers and mothers must invest time, not only income. Elders must guide, not merely command. Children must be heard, not only disciplined. Homes must once again become places where values are lived, not merely spoken. A society that neglects its families will continue to produce unrest, alienation, and disorder. But a society that strengthens its families will find that many social evils begin to lose their power. The family is where character is formed, and character is where society is saved. If we are serious about curing our social ills, we must begin with the most basic institution of allthe home. (The author is a teacher, research scholar, and columnist)
The Future of AI and Human Intelligence
DR ZUBAIR SABILA Artificial intelligence is no longer a subject reserved for laboratories, tech conferences, or science-fiction writers. It has entered daily life with quiet confidence, shaping the way we write, search, diagnose, design, trade, and even think. From the smartphones in our hands to the algorithms that recommend what we watch, read, or buy, AI has already become part of the human experience. The real question is no longer whether AI will change the world. It already is. The deeper question is what that change means for human intelligence itself. For centuries, human intelligence has been celebrated as the highest force of creation the ability to reason, imagine, question, and feel. It is not simply about processing information. It is about meaning, judgment, ethics, and empathy. AI, by contrast, is brilliant at pattern recognition, speed, and scale. It can absorb data in quantities no human mind can match, and it can produce answers in seconds that might take a person hours or days. But speed is not wisdom, and calculation is not consciousness. This distinction will matter more in the years ahead. The future is unlikely to belong to AI alone, nor to human intelligence standing in stubborn opposition to it. The future will belong to those societies, institutions, and individuals that learn how to combine the strengths of both. AI can assist human intelligence, but it cannot replace the human capacity for moral choice, imagination, compassion, and purpose. A machine may generate a flawless essay, but it cannot suffer, hope, forgive, or dream. It can imitate intelligence, but it cannot live experience. There is, however, a genuine danger in the age of AI: the temptation to surrender too much of our thinking to machines. When every answer is a click away, curiosity weakens. When every task can be automated, effort begins to look unnecessary. When every decision is guided by an algorithm, judgment may slowly lose its sharpness. The risk is not only that AI becomes smarter. The greater risk is that humans become lazier in their thinking, more dependent in their choices, and less confident in their own intellectual abilities. Education will be the battlefield where this struggle is most clearly seen. If used wisely, AI can revolutionize learning by personalizing instruction, helping teachers, and making knowledge more accessible. It can support students who struggle and challenge those who excel. But if misused, it can also encourage copying over learning, speed over depth, and convenience over understanding. The purpose of education is not to produce humans who can merely ask AI the right questions. It is to produce minds that can ask the right questions in the first place. That is why the future of human intelligence must be built on discernment. In a world flooded with synthetic content, misinformation, and machine-generated noise, the ability to evaluate truth will become more valuable than the ability to simply retrieve information. Human intelligence must evolve from memorization to interpretation, from passive consumption to active reasoning. The most important skill of the coming era may not be coding or automation, but critical thinking. At the same time, AI should not be seen only as a threat. Used ethically, it can free human beings from repetitive burdens and allow them to focus on work that requires empathy, creativity, and higher-order thought. Doctors can use AI to improve diagnosis, farmers can use it to predict weather and improve yields, journalists can use it to process data, and public institutions can use it to deliver services more efficiently. The promise of AI is not that it makes humans obsolete, but that it gives humans more room to be fully human. Yet this promise will remain hollow unless guided by values. AI is not neutral in the way its defenders sometimes claim. It is built on data, trained by people, and deployed by institutions with interests of their own. That means bias, inequality, surveillance, and misuse are not accidental side effects; they are real possibilities. The future of AI must therefore be shaped by regulation, transparency, and accountability. Technology without ethics is not progress. It is power without conscience. In the end, the rise of AI should force humanity to rediscover what intelligence truly means. Intelligence is not just the ability to compute faster or predict better. It is the ability to understand consequence, to choose rightly, to create meaning, and to remain humane in a changing world. If AI compels us to become more thoughtful, more disciplined, and more imaginative, then it will have served a noble purpose. If it makes us passive, dependent, and intellectually hollow, then we will have mistaken convenience for progress. The future will not be decided by machines alone. It will be decided by the human beings who design them, use them, regulate them, and, above all, refuse to surrender their own minds. AI may become more powerful, but human intelligence must become more purposeful. That is the challenge of our time and perhaps the greatest test of civilisation itself.
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Finding God in poetry, identity in music: Shafi Soporis journey
Srinagar, Aug 16: Popular Sufi singer Shafi Sopori says Sufi poetry has always been a way for him to connect with the divine, particularly verses written in praise of Prophet Muhammad. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Sopori said that whenever he reads poetry praising the Prophet, he feels it reflects a deeper love for God. He counts poets such as Rasool Mir, Shams Faqir and Baba Bulleh Shah among those whose works continue to inspire him. I enjoy reading their poetry. Their verses are wonderful and deeply inspiring, he said. But Soporis own identity was shaped by another cultural iconthe late Santoor maestro Pandit Bhajan Sopori. Recalling how he came to be known as Shafi Sopori, he said he was performing at a Radio Kashmir function years ago, where Bhajan Sopori was the chief guest. Pandit Bhajan Sopori was impressed by my performance. Later, he came to know that I was also from Sopore. He then told me, From now onwards, you are Shafi Sopori, he recalled. For Sopori, the addition of Sopori to his name was more than a stage identity. It was a matter of pride for me. People from the elite class also appreciated and admired the fact that I had added Sopore to my name, he said. Over the years, his musical influences have extended far beyond Kashmir. He speaks with admiration of legends such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen and Hans Raj Hans, whose voices have inspired generations of musicians. They are legends and we have learnt a lot from their singing. They are so deeply connected with the audience that whenever we perform, people often ask us to sing their ghazals, he said. Some of Soporis most memorable experiences, however, have come from unexpected encounters with audiences. He recalled one such incident from his days of performing at a hotel in Gulmarg, when a group of visitors approached him after watching his performance. They were fascinated and puzzled by my performance. Such experiences have remained memorable for me, he said. For Sopori, music has never been only about sound. He has also paid considerable attention to the visual character of his performances. That vision is reflected in the distinctive dress code followed by his band. I have always had a different vision. I had an idea about how we should work and perform before the public. I wanted the stage to look different and for the performance to have its own identity, he said. That approach also shaped Jhankaar, the music band he established in 2003. Before founding Jhankaar, Sopori worked with a band associated with Radio Kashmir. When the group later became smaller, he decided to establish his own band. Jhankaar now has eight members. Another element that has become synonymous with Soporis performances is his habit of sprinkling water over his head while singing. He said the unusual stage act began almost accidentally. Once I was performing somewhere and my body had completely heated up. Later, I told one of my teachers about what had happened. He advised me to sprinkle water over my head whenever I could not handle the heat or became completely lost in the singing, he said. The very next day, when I performed, I sprinkled water over my head. Gradually, it became part of my performance, he added. Over the years, Soporis music has also received appreciation from prominent personalities, including Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Gulmarg MLA Farooq Shah. He says such recognition, whether from well-known personalities or ordinary listeners, has continued to encourage him and keep his musical journey alive.
Govt prioritises timely completion of infrastructure projects: Rana
Poonch, Aug 16: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction work of the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Bhera, Mendhar and reviewed the infrastructural requirements of the institution. During the visit, the Minister interacted with the students of EMRS and gave a patient hearing to their issues, demands and requirements. He assured the students that all necessary measures would be taken to ensure that the institution is provided with adequate infrastructure and facilities conducive to quality education and residential learning. The Minister took detailed feedback on the progress of various works and stressed the need for timely completion of the critical infrastructure. He directed the concerned departments to accord top priority to the completion of the hostel building and expedite the remaining works on an urgent basis. He specifically directed that the hostel work be completed at the earliest so that the EMRS is able to facilitate the admission process and conduct the requisite examinations for students seeking admission for the academic session 202627. He emphasized that there should be no avoidable delay in completing the essential infrastructure required for the smooth functioning of the institution. Rana underscored the importance of EMRS institutions in providing quality education and residential facilities to students, particularly those belonging to tribal communities. He called for close coordination among the concerned departments to ensure that all necessary facilities are put in place in a time-bound manner. While interacting with the staff, Javed Rana enquired about the performance of the students and asked the staff to provide full assistance to the students to prepare them for competitive examinations. He also instructed the administration of the schools to organise seminars, debates and other co-curricular activities for the overall development of the students. He said that teachers should make optimum use of their time and resources for the benefit of the student community. Later, the Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the official building of the Irrigation Department at Bhera. Taking stock of the progress of the construction work, he directed the concerned authorities to accelerate the pace of execution and complete the building on a double-shift basis. He stressed that the Irrigation Department requires a proper and functional office building to facilitate effective discharge of its responsibilities and improve service delivery. He directed the department to ensure that the remaining work is completed expeditiously so that the building is made available for official use at the earliest. Rana reiterated that timely completion of public infrastructure projects remains a priority of the government and directed all concerned agencies to maintain close monitoring of ongoing works, adhere to prescribed timelines and ensure quality in work execution.
SIR helped Bihar achieve record poll turnout, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
He asserts that the turnout in the Bihar Assembly election in 2025 is the highest recorded since Independencesurpassing the turnout rates of several developed nations such as France, Japan, and Spain
Javid Dar visits bereaved families; expresses solidarity, condolences
Baramulla, Aug 16: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on sunday visited several bereaved families in Mirpora Tujjar, Bomai and Behrampora Rafiabad and expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of their loved ones. At Mirpora, Tujjar, the Minister visited the bereaved family of Mohd Shafi Sheikh, a dedicated party worker. He conveyed his deepest sympathies to the family, shared their grief and assured them of his solidarity and support during this difficult hour. At Bomai, Javid Dar visited Ghulam Hassan Najar to condole the demise of his father. He also expressed condolences to Altaf Hussain Chopan, a party worker, on the tragic demise of his son. The Minister conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for strength and fortitude to help them cope with the irreparable losses. Recalling the association and contributions of the deceased, the Minister said that their passing away has caused a deep sense of grief among their families, friends, colleagues and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with them. Later, the Minister visited Behrampora, Rafiabad, to condole the demise of the wife of Manzoor Ahmed Mir. He expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family and shared their grief, praying for courage and patience to bear the irreparable loss.
PDP delegation reviews development works in Sanatnagar
Srinagar: A delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Srinagar unit, led by senior spokesperson and Chanapora constituency in-charge Mohammad Iqbal Tramboo, visited Sanatnagar to review ongoing developmental works in various mohallas and residential colonies. The delegation, accompanied by party leaders and workers, interacted with residents and took stock of the progress of different projects being executed in the area. The PDP leaders appreciated the response of the Srinagar district administration to issues raised by residents and expressed gratitude for addressing public concerns and facilitating developmental works. They stressed that timely completion of basic infrastructure projects was essential for improving civic amenities and living conditions. The leaders also urged the concerned departments to regularly monitor the ongoing works, ensure their completion within stipulated timelines and maintain quality standards. The delegation said the PDP would continue to remain connected with residents and take up their genuine concerns with the authorities for timely redressal.
Congress rejects Shahs Vande Mataram charge, calls it a political diversion
While Amit Shah and other BJP leaders sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi over events at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, the Congress accused BJP of politicising an emotional matter
Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer
Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decades.
No private data sought, ID details to be provided only if available: J&K, Ladakh Census chief
The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 questions
Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal
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No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz
Kulan-Kangan commuters seek timely mini-matador service
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Congress holds focus group discussions with students
With 16 sessions held so far in three cities, the interactions have formed the basis of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj public events
Bhogapuram airport to welcome first flight from Hyderabad
Holiday declared for schools, govt. offices in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan
Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire declared by Mr. Trump, who hailed their agreement as a major milestone.
Not going to overthink, says skipper Harmanpreet Singh about over-reliance on PCs
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Durand Cup: SC Delhi turns the tables on Raengdai, meets East Bengal
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing U.S. soldiers
There has been no known deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran during the West Asia war, except for a rescue mission in April for a downed American airman
Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach
A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.
Many initiatives in the pipeline to transform tourism sector in Tamil Nadu, say Ministers
River tourism to be promoted by connecting the Cauvery and the Thamirabarani; government considering giving free travel facilities for senior citizens to make tourism inclusive and accessible
JNU Vice-Chancellor terms allegations of irregularities in recruitment a malicious campaign
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Eleven held for attacking youth over love proposal
Watch: Congress will ensure Lok Sabha seats remains 543
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says the party will ensure that the number of Lok Sabha seats remains at 543 amid the ongoing debate over delimitation and the future allocation of parliamentary seats.
Traffic around KBR Park goes one-way with 10 U-turn points and 13 exits from August 18
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AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman
The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.
South Korea says it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line
BJP demands judicial inquiry into killing of three persons
YSRCP demands immediate reinstatement of suspended teachers
Three arrested after Bengal CJP volunteers father dies in attack
Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari dismisses allegations that BJP workers were behind the assault; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says we are not going to back off
State draws inspiration from freedom fighter Gouthu Latchannas ideals, say Ministers
Various Ministers participate in the State-level birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Gouthu Latchanna, organised by the BC Welfare Corporation in Vijayawada, and recall his contribution to the freedom movement and struggle for the rights of Backward Classes and other sections of society
NMDC marks 53.15 MT production; targets 60 MT in FY27 and 100 MT by 2030
Agniveer recruitment list for CAPFs will come from armed forces
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BJP plans to provide stolen money to women as allowance: Akhilesh Yadav
IIA researchers develop 3D model to forecast arrival of Coronal Mass Ejections
Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo
A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John and Chalakudy MP Benny Behanan on Sunday and submitted a memorandum seeking their intervention.
Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen taken into custody near Krishnaparnam Port
The police also seized the boat they allegedly used to fish in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh
Call for Kalaburagi bandh seeking drought relief for farmers
Samyukta Horata Karnataka Samiti wants State govt. to declare the district drought-hit, take steps to address distress among farmers
EPFOs enrolment campaign operational till October 31
Environmental activists highlight various sites of archaeological and biodiversity significance
Watch: Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, 2026, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram during its Independence Day celebrations at the AICC headquarters. Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that Sonia Gandhi asked the song to be stopped midway and demanded an apology from her and the Congress.
Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations
The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as Indias most important commercial gateway
Union Ministers demand comes after the Karnataka High Court made certain observations on NICE road
High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode
Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined
Four arrested for killing Bidar man over goats damaging crops
Intellectual Naxal label an attempt to suppress dissent, alleges CPI(M)
He appeals to the intellectuals, democrats and political parties to condemn the attempt to criminalise dissent
Female teachers urged to lead fight for rights and better education
Passengers urge Salem Corporation to restore non-functional lifts and escalator at Old Bus Stand
Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination
Anagha Sasi, a native of Kochi and research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, alleges that she faced caste-based abuse from several teachers since 2024
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 5 districts, Yanam today
Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics
BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationalism by bowing to political pressure. CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam questions the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the AICC headquarters and in Congress-ruled States
State govt. to explore declaring interim drought
We will appeal to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to address the issue and he will take the final decision in the matter, says Satish Jarkiholi
Police record BJP councillors statement; no FIR registered yet
Drugs worth over 1 crore seized, peddler held
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CBI arrests railway engineer, another person in Vijayawada on bribery charge
They are accused of accepting a bribe of 15 lakh for releasing bonus for the Automatic Block Signalling works allotted to two joint venture companies
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CM Omar Mourns Lives Lost in Rajouri, Jalandhar Accidents
Srinagar, August 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accidents reported in Rajouri and Jalandhar that claimed precious lives and left several others injured. In a post on X, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength for them to cope with the difficult time. Omar Abdullah also directed the authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for those injured in the accidents. He further called for all necessary assistance to be extended to the affected families. The Chief Minister assured that the administration would take all possible measures to support the victims and their families in the aftermath of the tragic incidents.
Boasting about bringing in 1.5 lakh crore investment, TVK Government is crippling fireworks industry
Former Minister Thangam Thennarasu says that stringent safety inspections and closure of fireworks units are affecting production and the livelihoods of lakhs of workers ahead of Deepavali
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LG Sinha Expresses Grief Over Fatal Road Accident in Rajouri
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NLSIU students and alumni oppose CJI and BCI Chairman attending convocation
Pawan Kalyan issues alert on elephant movement in Chandragiri
The Deputy Chief Minister directs the Forest department officials to continuously monitor their movement and keep people in the nearby villages informed from time to time to prevent deaths and mitigate property damages
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrives in Nepal for four day visit
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Several roads in central localities of Tiruchi rendered unmotorable, say motorists
The condition of several roads in Tiruchi that were laid or repaired in the years 2023 and 2024 has deteriorated all of suddn rendering them unmotorable, say residents; Mayor promises to take action
UTF vows to protect pension rights of all eligible employees
Row over Group-I only to divert attention from DSC irregularities, alleges YSRCP
The government is trying to politicise the issue without substantive evidence, alleges former Minister Adimulapu Suresh
Calendar offers a slice of Keralas heritage
A calendar brought out by a Thrissur-based cultural forum blends the old Vattezhuthu script, history and cultural heritage of Kerala in a unique annual edition
Three arrested for illegal sale of mephentermine sulphate injections in Hyderabad
Children in Keralas Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next
Twenty-seven students of Government UP School, Karara were at the Kongad MLAs office to meet the Minister and MP to celebrate the arrival of their new school bus. There, they expressed a wish
