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Internet Access Banned In 25 Assam Districts During Government Examination Hours
Mobile internet connections blocked throughout 25 Assam districts on August 21 to prevent malpractices during examinations for Grade-IV positions in various state government offices. Furthermore, Section 144 prohibitory orders were issued in districts where examinations are being held. "Dear customers, as per government directive, mobile… read-more
Tags: Internet, Suspended, Assam, Exam, government exam
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Heavy Rain Causes Temporary Suspension Of Vaishno Devi Yatra
The yatra to Vaishno Devi temple atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi region was momentarily halted on August 19 due to flash floods caused by heavy rain. Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, stated the situation was under control and that no casualties or damage had been reported. Disaster management teams and medical units are on standby to respond to any emergency.
Tags: Vaishno Devi Yatra, heavy rains, Suspended, Jammu and Kashmir, Katra
Courtesy: NDTV
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3 CSIF Commanders Dismissed From Service Over Security Breach At NSA Doval's Residence
Amid security breach, three CISF commandos have been dismissed from service and two senior officers of its VIP security unit. Notably, a security breach was reported at the residence of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. After the investigation, three CSIF officials were dismissed, said the central government officials. Furthermore, Ajit Doval is a 'Z plus' category protectee under the central VIP security list in India.
Tags: nsa ajit doval, Security Breach, residence, CSIF, Suspended
Courtesy: Zee News India
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3 More MPs Suspended From Rajya Sabha For 'Disrupting' Proceedings
Three more MPs were suspended from Rajya Sabha, for allegedly "disrupting" the assembly proceedings. The suspension is valid for this week. The suspended members include AAP MP Sushil Kumar Gupta, AAP MP Sandeep Kumar Pathak and independent MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan. With this, a total of 23 MPs have been suspended from Rajya Sabha since July 26. Meanwhile, four MPs… read-more
Tags: rajya sabha, lok sabha, Suspended, mp, parliament
Courtesy: ANI
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SAI Suspends Coach Accused Of Harassing Cyclist Sexually
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended RK Sharma's contract on June 8 after a top Indian women cyclist accused him of sexual harassment. SAI stated that "prima facie, the case is established and the allegations of the athlete are found to be true." The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) acknowledged the complainant and the coach in a separate statement, saying it stands "with the complainant."
Tags: Cyclist, Sports Authority of India, Cycling Federation of India, Sexual Harassment, Suspended
Courtesy: Indian Express
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BJP Suspends Nupur Sharma, Dismisses Naveen Kumar Jindal For Making Harsh Comments
The BJP terminated its spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the party's main membership on June 5 and dismissed its Delhi media chief Naveen Kumar Jindal for allegedly making harsh statements on minorities. The reports come within hours after the party released a statement attempting to resolve the situation. BJP claimed that it "respects all religions" and is "strongly against any ideology that insults or demeans any sect or religion."
Tags: BJP, Nupur Sharma, Religion, naveen kumar jindal, Suspended
Courtesy: ANI
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Sonamarg-Zojila Road Closes Due To Snowfall In Kashmir
The Sonamarg-Zojila road in Kashmir has been closed by authorities on January 3, after upper reaches of Ganderbal district received fresh snowfall. Keeping in view slippery condition and fresh snowfall, Sonamarg-Zojila road has been closed as a precautionary measure, an official said. The officials in the district have said that men and machinery are on job to restore traffic.
Tags: Travel, kashmir, snowfall, Roads, Suspended
Courtesy: Kashmir News Observer
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If Not Vaccinated, Paramilitary Troops Will Remain Unpaid: Pakistan
A group of Pakistani paramilitary troops from Balochistan Levies has been suspended without pay after they refused to get vaccinated. The decision comes after they ignored the repeated written warnings and verbal requests for vaccination. Moreover, the Pakistan government has advised nationwide employees to get vaccinated. However, the country has almost administered 16 million shots to date, with China supplying most of the vaccine.
Tags: Covid-19, Vaccination, Pakistan Paramilitary, Suspended
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Twitter Permanently Suspends Kangana Ranaut's Account After Hate Post
Twitter India has permanently suspended actress Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account from its website on May 4. Reportedly, following the post Bengal election counting violence, Kangana made a provoking tweet by urging PM Narendra Modi to tame Mamata Banerjee using his ‘Virat roop’ from ‘early 2000s’. Citing 'hateful conduct and abusive behavior' the microblogging site said 'you may not engage in the targeted harassment of someone.'
Tags: Twitter, Twitter Account, Suspended, Kangana Ranaut, Mamata Banerjee
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BCCI Suspends Rest Of IPL After Many Players Tested COVID Positive
BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla on May 4 announced that IPL is suspended due to players testing positive to COVID-19. He said that it is not cancelled and can be rescheduled later. The decision came along when Sunrisers Hyderabad player Wridihiman Saha and various other franchise members tested COVID positive. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel said that although suspended indefinitely, they will try to conduct it in next month
Tags: covid19, IPL, BCCI, Suspended, Wriddhiman Saha, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Courtesy: Mint
