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14 Apr

Section 144 imposed in Maharashtra; stringent curbs on movement, e-commerce from today

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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said additional restrictions will be imposed for 15 days across the state from Wednesday evening in order to curb the coronavirus surge.Section 144 (prohibitory orders) of the Criminal Procedure Code will be in force till the "lockdown-like" restrictions are in place, Thackeray said."We are imposing strict restrictions which will come into effect on 8 pm tomorrow. Section 144 will be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown," he said. The restrictions will be imposed till 7 am on May 1. As per the standard operating procedures issued…

14 Apr

CBSE class 10th exam cancelled, 12th exam postponed

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After a meeting with PM Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Education has decided to postpone the class 12 exams and cancel the class 10 board exams. For CBSE class 12 boards, the situation will be reviewed on June 1 and revised dates will be announced thereafter. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education and CBSE held a meeting amid the rising demand for cancellation on board exams. The meeting being held today will not only consider CBSE but might also bring a uniform policy or guidelines on board exams across states, as was being demanded by several state ministers. For…

13 Apr

Court actor Vira Sathidar dies due to Covid-19 related complications

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Writer, singer and actor Veera Sathyadar, who played an important role in the National Award-winning film 'Court', passed away. The actor breathed his last late on Monday night at AIIMS Hospital in Nagpur. He was covid positive and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Last week, Veera was diagnosed with the deadly virus. However, his condition worsened and eventually, the actor lost his life. Veera Sathidar's 'Court' won the National Award. Not only this, but the movie was also nominated for an Oscar. Veera had played the role of a rebel activist in this film. He was critically appreciated and…

13 Apr

Mamata Banerjee stages dharna to protest against Election Commission’s ban order

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Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday sat on a dharna in the heart of the city to protest against the Election Commission's "unconstitutional" decision to ban her from campaigning for 24 hours. Banerjee, still confined to a wheelchair owing to the injuries she sustained last month, arrived at Mayo road around 11.40 am and began her protest at the Gandhi Statue in Kolkata. No TMC leaders or supporters were spotted nearby. A senior TMC leader, when approached, said, "No party leaders are allowed near the site of the protest. She is sitting there alone." The Election Commission…

13 Apr

13,500 New Covid Cases In Delhi; Arvind Kejriwal Says Cancel Board Exams

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A fresh surge of 13,500 Covid cases - the highest single-day spike so far - has taken Delhi's caseload to 7,36,788 total infections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today as he urged the central government to cancel CBSE board exams. This is the third consecutive day that the national capital witnessed a record spike in Covid infections."In the last 24 hours, the city saw a surge of 13,500 fresh Covid cases. At the peak of third Covid wave in November, Delhi had seen the biggest single-day surge of 8,500 cases. The fourth wave, as we all know, is much more…

12 Apr

EDII’s Post Graduate programmes

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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, an acknowledged national resource Institute in Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training and Institution Building, has trained 1730 students till now to pursue an entrepreneurial career. It is heartening to mention that 78% of these students have become successful entrepreneurs and social change leaders. The remaining alumni are either pursuing a career in the corporate sector/academics or pursuing further studies. EDII is a preferred Institute for Entrepreneurship Education. Its flagship programmes include:Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Entrepreneurship (PGDM-E) and PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (IEV).At the end of two years students are ready…

12 Apr

Mukhtar Ansari to appear in 2 cases virtually today from Banda jail

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BSP leader and gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari will be presented at Punjab’s Mohali court and Lucknow court in Uttar Pradesh on Monday (April 12). Ansari, who is at present in Banda jail will appear in these courts virtually today. In Mohali court, a case of extortion will be heard while in Lucknow, charges are to be decided in a 21-year-old case of assault with the jailor and deputy jailor. UP Police on April 7 brought Ansari, who is the sitting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA from Mau Vidhan Sabha seat to Banda prison. He had spent over two years in Punjab…

12 Apr

Abhishek Bachchan recalls Amitabh’s ‘words of wisdom’ when he wished to quit Bollywood industry

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Like every other person, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan too had to face many challenges in carving a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Although the actor has delivered some memorable and power-packed performances in his career, the actor has had his share of failures as well. There was a time when the junior Bachchan felt that the cinema industry wasn't made for him. The actor revealed that there came a point he almost gave up on his Bollywood journey and how father-megastar Amitabh Bachchan's words of wisdom helped him change his mind. In a recent interview with RJ Siddharth…

12 Apr

Somvati Amavasya 2021: Lakhs At Haridwar Mahakumbh Amid Covid.

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Today is Somvati Amavasya. It is a most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. At the Mahakumbh going on at Haridwar, lakhs of devotees have gathered at Har Ki Pauri Ghat, since daybreak, to offer prayers to the Sun god and take a holy dip. Amid the surge in Covid-19 infections, there are a number of restrictions in place. According to the police, pilgrims have been allowed at the ghats till 7 am and after that the area has been reserved for the akharas. Somvati Amavasya is the second Shahi Snan day ay the Kumbh. “We are continuously appealing to…

10 Apr

CISF says 150 mobs attacked polling staff, army tried to snatch weapons :Cooch Behar violence

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Violence explode in Bengal in the fourth phase of elections where five people were killed in two separate incidents. Four people were killed when central forces opened fire on an uninterrupted crowd at the Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in the Mathbhanga block of Cooch Behar district on Saturday. Another incident in the same constituency killed a first-time voter, total number of death five. Meanwhile, the CISF has issued a statement stating that the cause of the violence was at the Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in the Mathbhanga block of Cooch Behar. According to CISF, on Saturday, around 9:35 am, near booth No…