Implement the SOP for abandoned tea gardens: workers union appeal to WB govt

Implement the SOP for abandoned tea gardens: workers union appeal to WB govt

Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity (PBCMS). File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Observing that the newly notified standard operating procedure(SOP) by the West Bengal government holds potential for resolving issues in abandoned gardens, the Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity (PBCMS) on Monday (December 9, 2024) called the State government to implement its own SOP. The … Read more

Come up with SOP for conducting weddings inside temples, Madras HC tells HR&CE Department

Come up with SOP for conducting weddings inside temples, Madras HC tells HR&CE Department

A mass wedding being conducted by HR&CE department at the Sri Abirami Amman Temple in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. File photo for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Madras High Court on Thursday, March 14, 2024, wanted to know whether the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department will come up with a … Read more

COVID-19: Curbs on cinema halls, pools, events relaxed in Goa

COVID-19: Curbs on cinema halls, pools, events relaxed in Goa

Panaji: Cinema halls, swimming pools, gathering for religious, social, cultural, educational, sports and entertainment events were allowed to resume in Goa on Saturday, officials said. The order issued by South Goa collector Ajit Roy lays down that swimming pools can function for training and sports purposes, while cinema halls and other events will take place … Read more

Archer Himani Malik tests positive for COVID-19

Archer Himani Malik tests positive for COVID-19

Pune: Archer Himani Malik, who was part of an ongoing national camp at the Army Sports Institute (ASI) here, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) revealed on Thursday but insisted that training will continue. Following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) put in place by SAI, all archers who are part … Read more

No singing, touching of idols: Centre’s SOP for curbing Covid-19 outbreak during festivals | 10 points

No singing, touching of idols: Centre’s SOP for curbing Covid-19 outbreak during festivals | 10 points

The Union health ministry on Tuesday issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) to contain the spread of Covid-19 during the celebration of upcoming festivities. Releasing the ‘Standard Operating Procedures’, the ministry said that the period from October to December witnesses large gatherings for religious worship, fairs, cultural functions, processions, etc, and it is important that … Read more

Deferred twice, further exam delay untenable; Let’s rise above politics: Ramesh Pokhriyal, education minister

Deferred twice, further exam delay untenable; Let’s rise above politics: Ramesh Pokhriyal, education minister

Even as Opposition parties are preparing to move the Supreme Court seeking postponement of JEE and NEET exams, education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ says we must “rise above political considerations” as delaying exams any further would create an “untenable situation”. Excerpts from an interview with Anubhuti Vishnoi: On Opposition CMs seeking a deferment of NEET … Read more

New sero-survey: One-fourth of samples to be taken from people in 50 and above age group

New sero-survey: One-fourth of samples to be taken from people in 50 and above age group

NEW DELHI: The new sero-prevalence survey in the national capital will exclude those who were part of the previous exercise and 25 per cent of the fresh samples in all districts will be taken from persons aged 50 and above, according to a standard operating procedure prescribed for it. As per the SOP for the … Read more