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Delhi registered a record high number of Chikungunya and Malaria cases in the past five years, while dengue cases declined, according to official data. As of November 9 this year, 728 malaria cases and 172 chikungunya cases were reported in the city. In 2020, there were 228 malaria cases, in 2021, 167 cases, in 2022, 263 cases, and in 2023, 426 cases. The tally includes 19 cases reported in the week leading up to November 9, according to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s weekly report on mosquito-borne diseases. The number of chikungunya cases in 2020 stood at 111, in 2021, there were 89 cases, in 2022, 48 cases, and in 2023, 65 cases. This year,… Read More »Delhi Reports 5-Year Record High In Chikungunya, Malaria Cases

Women guest teachers across government schools in Madhya Pradesh are seeking provisions for paid maternity leaves, similar to those provided to their permanent counterparts, amid fears of facing termination or being forced to resign, even as the administration recently held a meeting to review the issue. Permanent teachers at state government-run schools are entitled to 180 days of paid maternity leaves. Guest teachers, however, are not provided such benefits and face the risk of salary deduction in case they go on maternity leave. “When I got pregnant, they (school administration) encouraged me to keep working, saying they would look into it if a rule (not being entitled to paid maternity leaves) existed. After my delivery,… Read More »No Maternity Leave In Madhya Pradesh State Schools, Claim Guest Teachers

JKBOSE 10th Result 2024: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is set to release the Class 10 annual (private) and bi-annual exam results for 2024 soon. Students who appeared in these high school exams can view their scores on the official website by entering their roll number and registration number. Students scoring less than 20% are ineligible for re-evaluation. Eligible students may apply by paying a fee of Rs 495 per subject. In addition, JKBOSE has already announced the results for Class 12 bi-annual and private exams. Students who appeared in these intermediate exams can check their results online to verify their qualifying status. JKBOSE 10th Result 2024 (Bi-annual, Private): Steps To Access Visit the… Read More »Jammu And Kashmir Board Class 10 Private, Bi-Annual Results To Be Announced Soon

<p>New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) The Centre on Monday extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri till July 14, 2026, according to a Personnel Ministry order.</p> <p>Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, assumed charge as India’s Foreign Secretary on July 15.</p> <p>The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved extension of Misri as Foreign Secretary beyond the date of his superannuation on November 30 for a tenure up to July 14, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, in terms of provisions of FR 56 (d), the order said.</p> <p>The provisions allow extension in the service of a foreign secretary beyond the date of superannuation in public interest, officials said.&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>(This… Read More »IFS Officer Vikram Misri’s Tenure As Foreign Secretary Extended Till July 14, 2026

Thanks to tax regulations, we now have access to sedans that measure under 4 meters in length. The segment was kickstarted by the Tata Indigo CS, but not many contenders. Also, the most successful compact sedan ever – the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, has just gone on sale in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 6.79 lakh. It rivals the likes of the Tata Tigor, Hyundai Aura, and Honda Amaze. But how does the Dzire against its rivals? Well, let’s quickly find that out. Maruti Suzuki Vs Rivals: Dimensions The Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura, and Honda Amaze are equally long at 3,995 mm each, while the Tata Tigor is slightly shorter at… Read More »Maruti Suzuki Dzire Vs Amaze, Aura, Tigor: Price, Specs, Mileage, Boot Space