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02 Sep

School in Kochi revises rules, to fine parents for late arrival of students

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School in Kochi revises rules, to fine parents for late arrival of students The Cochin Public School in Kochi, Kerala, had faced public backlash for allegedly imposing harsh disciplinary measures on a fifth grader for arriving late . The issue had been resolved and the student had resumed classes . The Kerala State General Education department had warned the school that its No Objection Certificate could be cancelled . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Medical device industry experts hold conference

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Medical device industry experts hold conference Various experts from the Indian medical devices industry came together for the first medical conference organised by Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Device Industry and Indian Medical Devices Industry . The conference was held in Anna University . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

J&K’s Kishtwar highly vulnerable to glacial lake bursts: report

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J&K’s Kishtwar highly vulnerable to glacial lake bursts: report Jammu and Kashmir’s mountainous region of Kishtwar, which saw deaths of at least 65 civilians on August 14 due to likely Glacial Retreat and Lake Formation (GLOF), remained the most vulnerable district of the Union Territory (UT), warned the Disaster Management Plan 2024-25 for Kishtwar in its latest report. “GLOFs present a significant hazard to Kishtwar district, particularly impacting the tehsils of Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan, along with areas near the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park. These regions are especially vulnerable due to their proximity to glacial lakes, Read…
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02 Sep

The need to recognise women drug users

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The need to recognise women drug users In 2022, around 1.08 lakh men and 36,000 women in J&K reported using cannabis in 2022 . About 7% of drug users in Kashmir in 2023, or roughly 62,000 individuals, have also turned to drugs . The stigma surrounding women’s drug addiction has only deepened their misery . Read full story: Source
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