Kolkata: West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee has urged schools to allow students to wear clothes covering their arms and legs for three months to help prevent dengue. He asked schools to permit full-sleeve shirts, trousers and salwar suits during September, October and November, regardless of uniform rules. Mukherjee also urged teachers and school authorities Read More…
Kozhikode: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Saturday recalled his experience of returning to the classroom with his 20-member Cabinet during a two-day leadership retreat at IIM Kozhikode. Sharing a video message on Teachers’ Day, Satheesan said the Chief Minister and ministers attended classes at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode on September 4 Read More…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on today interacted with 82 National Teachers Award winners at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg. Modi urged teachers to look beyond academic performance and remain attentive to students’ behaviour, screen use and exposure to drugs. He stressed the need to preserve childhood, nurture curiosity and encourage sports and Read More…
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday highlighted the vital role of teachers in shaping the country’s future, saying their contribution goes far beyond classroom teaching. On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Joshi expressed his gratitude to educators for empowering the younger generation and contributing to the foundation of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. “Teachers Read More…
New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has rescued more than 3,800 children as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at identifying, rescuing and rehabilitating children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation. The special “Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation” Campaign, launched on June 12, 2026, continued until Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy’s postwar history. Modi said the milestone reflected the trust and confidence placed in Meloni’s leadership by the Italian people. He also credited Meloni’s friendship with India for playing an important role Read More…
Mumbai: Gujarat is expanding its economic focus beyond traditional industries, with the state government placing greater emphasis on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green hydrogen and renewable energy, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday. Addressing an event in Mumbai ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat 2027 summit, Patel said new-age industries would play Read More…
Katmandu: The death toll from the massive flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,243, with rescue teams continuing to search for people feared trapped in tunnels and underground power facilities along the Bhotekoshi River. Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the international community to take seriously the possible role of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary, remembering the iconic performer for his enduring contribution to Indian cinema. In a post on X, Modi described Uttam Kumar as a legend whose timeless performances continue to resonate with audiences across generations. “Mahanayak Uttam Read More…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to move a resolution in the state Assembly on Thursday, urging the Centre to recognise Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court, official sources said. The proposed resolution is expected to highlight Tamil’s status as a classical language and the substantial development Read More…