With frequent bomb threat emails to several schools this year, parents rue mismanagement by schools & lack of efforts by Delhi govt. Schools admit dealing with the emergency is difficult.
Delhi Public School, GD Goenka Public School were among those which received bomb threats. CM Atishi attacks central government for failing to provide security.
At 7 am, air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 382, according to Central Pollution Control Board. Meanwhile, trains' movement continues amid smog near New Delhi Railway Station.
Following implementation of GRAP-III measures to mitigate the effects of air pollution and worsening AQI, Delhi Metro will add 20 extra trips Friday onwards.
HC judgment comes on Delhi Tamil Education Association petition, complaining about the education department not responding to its requests to approve appointments to fill vacancies.
Bomb detection teams, bomb disposal squads and officials of Delhi Fire Service have been rushed to schools and search operations are underway. Delhi Police have also begun probing.
Directorate of Education circular said that prior to the commencement of academic year & before observance of the holidays, the heads of govt schools must ensure that 220 working days are completed.
Winter vacation dates changed to 9-18 November. Supreme Court Tuesday came down heavily on national capital’s neighbouring states, ordering an immediate stop to crop burning.
Mohd. Hanzala, 18, enjoyed studying at a posh Delhi school and hopes to start a salon business, but his sister Khulela feels burdened by EWS tag and ‘pressure’ that comes with it.
Until now, units operating even in recognised industrial areas needed a separate factory licence. The move is expected to especially give a boost to small and medium enterprises.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
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