Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Udangudi supercritical thermal power plant in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu is expected to commence power generation by next summer, with work progressing rapidly on the first unit. The Rs 13,076 crore project, comprising two units of 660 MW each, is set to significantly bolster … Read more
Srinagar July 7: The education minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said that all the educational institutions across Kashmir will reopen after summer vacations on Tuesday. In an exclusive conversation with Greater Kashmir, Sakina Itoo said the schools falling under municipal areas of all districts, from primary to class 12th will function from 7:30am to 11:30am. … Read more
Srinagar, June 21, KDC: In response to the ongoing severe heatwave, Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday announced that all government and private schools across Kashmir division will observe a 15-day summer vacation starting June 23. Speaking to KDC, the minister said, “The prevailing weather conditions are unbearable for students. Considering their well-being, we have … Read more
Srinagar, June 20: Amid soaring temperatures in the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that the government is actively considering advancing the summer break for schools due to the ongoing heatwave. Speaking to reporters, Itoo confirmed that school timings have already been revised to provide relief to students. “In … Read more
Srinagar, June 11: Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that the government was monitoring the prevailing weather conditions and would take the call for an early summer break for schools in accordance with the situation.Speaking to reporters here, Itoo said, “The School Education Department is monitoring the weather situation. If we found … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is witnessing a notably different summer this year, with fewer heatwave days and significantly higher rainfall compared to the usual seasonal trends, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai. B. Amudha, Head of RMC Chennai, stated that the number of heatwave days … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 29 (IANS) Unseasonal and continuous summer rain have severely impacted the tourism industry across the Western Ghats and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, causing widespread disruption and economic loss to those dependent on the sector. With most popular tourist destinations temporarily closed, the hospitality and travel sectors have … Read more
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Friday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Education Department to announce an immediate short summer break of one week for schools across the Union Territory, in view of the ongoing and intensifying heatwave, which poses serious health risks to students, particularly young children. In a statement, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Stable raw Yamuna water supply and steps for river pollution prevention topped agenda as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met her Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini at Delhi Secretariat on Thursday, said an official source. CM Gupta, who was accompanied by Cabinet Ministers Ashish Sood … Read more