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Centre scraps 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 students

Centre scraps 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 students

following the amendment to the Right to Education Act (RTE) five years ago, at least 18 states and Union Territories have already abolished away with the 'no-detention policy' for the two classes

23 December,2024 07:05 PM IST | Delhi | PTI
Puducherry to Dubai: Indians are travelling to these destinations before 2024

Puducherry to Dubai: Indians are travelling to these destinations before 2024

Besides metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Indians travellers are keen on exploring diverse destinations that offer one-of-a-kind experiences from the cultural hubs to the picturesque hill stations and the coastal cities too

19 December,2024 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tamil Nadu tops India in road accidents with 64,105 cases in 2022: Gadkari

Tamil Nadu tops India in road accidents with 64,105 cases in 2022: Gadkari

The report attributed the road accidents to multiple factors, including overspeeding, mobile phone usage while driving, drunken driving, lack of lane indiscipline, non-adherence to traffic rules such as jumping red lights, and failure to use safety devices like helmets, seat belts

18 December,2024 05:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Schools to remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu over heavy rains forecast

Schools to remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu over heavy rains forecast

According to the weather department's latest release, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, and Theni districts are likely to face light rains

12 December,2024 10:55 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Former Puducherry Chief Minister MDR Ramachandran passed away at 90

Former Puducherry Chief Minister MDR Ramachandran passed away at 90

Meanwhile, Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced the three days of mourning for the former CM and said his last rites will be performed with full state honours

09 December,2024 08:34 AM IST | Puducherry (India) | ANI
Cyclone Fengal: Rains hit several regions of Karnataka

Cyclone Fengal: Rains hit several regions of Karnataka

The IMD has predicted that Bengaluru and the surrounding areas will likely see partly overcast skies with light rain during the course of the next 24 hours

03 December,2024 04:55 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Puducherry today

Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Puducherry today

The cyclone resulted in extremely heavy rainfall in coastal regions of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

03 December,2024 08:15 AM IST | Puducherry | IANS
Rescue efforts for stranded people in the cyclone-hit Puducherry continues

Rescue efforts for stranded people in the cyclone-hit Puducherry continues

The operations successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these flooded areas, saving over 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone

02 December,2024 02:29 PM IST | Puducherry | mid-day online correspondent
Depression from cyclone Fengal weakens, moves west-northwest; heavy rainfall con

Depression from cyclone Fengal weakens, moves west-northwest; heavy rainfall con

A lot of trees have fallen, many on electric lines, and those lines need to be restored. By tonight, all substations will be re-energized

02 December,2024 07:29 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Cyclone Fengal remains stationary near Puducherry, says IMD

Cyclone Fengal remains stationary near Puducherry, says IMD

Meanwhile, operations at the Chennai airport, which had been suspended on Sunday, resumed past midnight but many flights suffered cancellations and delays

01 December,2024 10:33 AM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent

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