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DMK student wing holds protest before DD Kendra against ‘Hindi’ language event
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Revenue, DTCP officials begin to probe complaints of encroachments in Panjapur
Over 100 layouts, ranging from one acre to eight acres have come up over the last two years and many more layouts are in the pipeline; Collector says several complaints of encroachments have been received
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Gargeya river overflows in Chittoor district, disrupts normal life
Traffic reaches a standstill in seven villages, cutting the residents off from the Pedda Upparapalli panchayat
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State’s request for additional assistance from NDRF for Wayanad is under process, Centre tells HC
The court asked Centre to provide clarification about the waiver of bank loans taken by the survivors of Wayanad landslides, as it had remained silent on the issue in its statement
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Students told to acquire skills in multiple branches opened to them by NEP-2020
More skill sets will place them in a position of advantage as employers value them more than academic grades, says JNTU-GV in-charge Vice-Chancellor D. Rajya Lakshmi
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Bharathidasan University’s administrative staff protest over delayed audit certificates
University staff welfare association says 33 outgoing administrative workers have not been issued audit certificates since 2022 to help them claim retirement benefits
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Notification will be issued soon to fill 6,500 constable posts, says Andhra Pradesh DGP Tirumala Rao
Several programmes lined up for Police Commemoration Day on October 21; insurance scheme to be revived for police personnel from this year
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Tiruchi Corporation to repair damaged roads
Junior engineers in all five zones were instructed to identify roads that needed extensive repair and relaying work and funds were to be allocated accordingly
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Mamata holds meeting with top officials on healthcare infra upgradation amid doctor’s fast-unto-death protest
After the meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Secretary Manoj Pant called for a meeting of principals and MSVPs of all the State-run hospitals
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Former DRDO DG services recalled
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Kolkata tram, suspended during Durga Puja, yet to resume; tram lovers feel it may never come back
Kolkata tram faces uncertain future as court delays decision on resuming services, sparking fears of permanent closure
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Sanitation workers of Visakhapatnam: Swept under the rug
Sanitation workers are essential to maintianing the cleanliness of the city, yet they face significant challenges in their line of duty. Many of these workers, particularly women, who mostly come from marginalised communities, recount the disrespect and discrimination they encounter from the very peolpe that they serve. They also confront added difficulties like forcibly segregating hazardous waste and having to put up with drunks harassing them and asking them for sexual favours during night shifts. Harish Gilai writes about the struggles these dedicated workers endure to keep our city clean
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