Bhubaneswar: A student today allegedly attempted self-immolation in front of the CBSE’s regional office here protesting alleged discrepancies in XII results published by the Board. The student, who has been detained by the police before he could lit the match stick, said he attempted the drastic step over the alleged discrepancies in CBSE class 12 results and “inordinate delay” in ...

Extending solidarity with the doctors of Indian Medical Association (IMA), who have given a call to organise ‘Chalo Delhi’, the IMA Karimnagar chapter has decided to observe pen-down strike from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6 in the district. As part of the agitation, the doctors would abstain from treating patients from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Besides, ...

Amarnath Yatra -2017 from 29th June to 7th August this year The process of registration of pilgrims for Amarnathji Yatra 2017 has commenced from all the Bank Branches from March 01, 2017 onwards. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board chaired by the Governor, Jammu and Kashmir has issued following procedure for registration of yatris through bank:- 1. The registration and issue of ...

In relief to people sizzling under sweltering heat sweeping Uttrarakhand for the past many days, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorm is likely to lash parts of Uttarakhand over the next few days. The meteorological centre on Monday warned of heavy rainfall at isolated places in Pithoragarh, Nainital, Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts during the next 48 hours starting Tuesday afternoon or ...

Eight people have drowned in Ganga in Haridwar during the Ganga Dussehra celebrations that took place in the holy city on Sunday. While the bodies of two people – a 12-year-old from Mathura and a teenager from Delhi – have been recovered by jal police, a search is on to trace the other bodies. Twelve-year-old Mohit’s body was recovered by ...