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Karnataka private schools to observe 'Black Independence Day' alleging corruption

Bengaluru, Aug 13 (UNI) About 8,000 private schools across Karnataka have decided to observe a ''Black Independence Day'' on August 15 alleging rampant corruption within the state's Education Department and associated government bodies.
The protest was spearheaded by the Karnataka Private School Managements, Teaching, and Non-Teaching Staff Coordination Committee (KPMTCC).
For the past five years, private educational institutions in Karnataka have been battling what they claim is a deep-seated issue of systemic corruption.
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Telangana cabinet grants expanded powers to HYDRA

Telangana cabinet grants expanded powers to HYDRA

20 Sep 2024 | 10:36 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) The Telangana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, convened on Friday evening at the Secretariat, where it was decided to grant expanded powers to the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRA).

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Adulterated ghee offered as 'Naivedyam' to Lord Venkateswara: AP CM

20 Sep 2024 | 10:13 PM

Ongole (AP), Sep 20 (UNI) Pointing out that adulterated ghee was used for making the most pioused Tirupati Laddu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu said that the same adulterated ghee was offered as “Naivedyam’ to Lord Venkateswara as it was available at a cheap price of Rs 320 a kg.

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Prahlad Joshi calls for testing temple prasadam

20 Sep 2024 | 9:59 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 20 (UNI) Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, has called on the Karnataka government to conduct tests on the ‘Prasadam’ (offerings) from all sacred temples in the state.

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Mansukh Mandaviya emphasises comprehensive healthcare for workers

20 Sep 2024 | 9:23 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs, reiterated the government's commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services to every worker in India during his visit to the ESIC Medical College & Hospital in Sanathnagar on Friday.

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IIT Madras launches Diabetes Research Centre with alumnus funding in US Consul General's presence

20 Sep 2024 | 9:01 PM

Chennai, Sep 20 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Friday launched
a new research centre on Diabetes in the presence of US Consul General Chennai Chris Hodges to drive advancements in diabetes research and develop innovative technologies to address the most pressing challenges in diabetes care and associated complications.

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