Pune Election Officials Face 72-Hour Duty Marathon
Returning officers in Pune's municipal elections are working non-stop for 72 hours as polling and counting happen back-to-back, with many officials away from home for days.
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Nagpur Schools Light Bonfires for Election Staff in Cold
School security guards in Nagpur arrange mini bonfires to keep election duty staff warm overnight as chilly weather hits Vidarbha region during polls.
KDMC Files FIR Against 80 School Staff for Election Duty Absence
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation registers FIR against 80 Pawar Public School employees for missing mandatory election training ahead of civic polls. Officials warn of strict legal consequences for non-compliance.
CITI Seeks Permanent Removal of 11% Cotton Import Duty
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
Thane school to face criminal case for skipping poll duty
Thane Municipal Corporation registers criminal case against a private school for refusing to deploy teachers for election duty. Officials warn of strict action for absenteeism.
Sanawar School Shortlisted for Green & Clean School Programme
Lawrence School, Sanawar, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Puraskar 2024-25. Discover how this historic institution champions sustainability and environmental education.
Noida schools shut till Jan 15, 2026 due to cold wave
Gautam Buddh Nagar administration orders closure of schools for Classes 8 and above till January 15, 2026, citing cold wave and public safety. CBSE, ICSE, UP Board schools affected.
2,128 Thane civic staff skip poll training, face warning
Thane Municipal Corporation issues final warning to 2,128 employees who missed mandatory election training. Officials threaten criminal cases as crucial polls near. Read details.
Differently-abled court staffer dies by suicide in Saket
A 43-year-old differently-abled court employee died by suicide at Saket court complex. Colleagues protest, citing immense work pressure and staff shortages. Read the full story.
Court Staffer Dies by Suicide in Delhi, Cites Work Pressure
A 43-year-old court clerk in Delhi's Saket court died by suicide, citing extreme work pressure in a note. The incident triggered protests over chronic staff shortages in the judiciary.
Delhi court staffer dies by suicide, cites work pressure
Harish Singh Mahar, a 35-year-old court staffer with a disability, died by suicide at Delhi's Saket court complex. A suicide note cited extreme work pressure, sparking protests over staff shortages.
Teachers demand rest day after gruelling election duty
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer faces poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
Delhi extends deadline for school fee regulation panels
Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer assigned poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
Customs Duty Amnesty Scheme Eyed for 2026-27 Budget
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
ASI Dies of Heart Attack on Duty in West Champaran
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
125-Year-Old Kodagu School on Verge of Collapse
Badagarakeri Govt Higher Primary School in rural Kodagu, preparing for its 125th anniversary, is threatened by a collapsing wall. 73 students' safety at risk as authorities are urged for urgent renovation.
Nagpur Poll Staff Face Cold, Lack of Basic Facilities
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Haryana Schools to Provide Staff Data for 2027 Census
Haryana's Education Department directs all government schools to submit detailed staff information by July 31, 2024, for the upcoming 2027 census. Get the full story on the state's preparatory measures.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Karnataka Expands Stamp Duty Relief on Gift Deeds
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Steel Prices Jump After New Import Duty, Construction Hit
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Nagpur: Women Polling Staff Flag Poor School Toilet Conditions
Women election personnel in Nagpur raise alarm over unusable washrooms in schools doubling as polling stations, impacting basic sanitation and menstrual hygiene during long duty hours.
BMC Chief's 'Inadvertent Misreading' of SEC Order in HC
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
HC Rebukes BMC Commissioner Over Court Staff Poll Duty 'Error'
Bombay High Court demands explanation from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani for issuing directives to subordinate court staff for civic election duty. Next hearing in three weeks.
Bombay HC Pulls Up BMC Chief Over Election Duty Row
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Teachers Protest NMC's Flawed Appointments
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
Viral Video Shows Dance, Money Shower in Datia School
A viral video shows women dancing & cash being showered inside a Datia government school, sparking a probe. District education officer Sunil Shukla orders investigation. Read details.
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