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Rivers swell across Uttarakhand as heavy rain triggers alerts, road closures

Rivers swell across Uttarakhand as heavy rain triggers alerts, road closures

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Dehradun, Several rivers in Uttarakhand, including the Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirathi, were flowing at or above warning and danger levels on Thursday following continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue alerts, suspend schools in three districts and ask officials to remain on high alert. Rivers swell across Uttarakhand as heavy rain triggers alerts, road closures According to the Central Water Commission , the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag was flowing at the danger level of 627 metres at 6 am and rising, while the Mandakini was recorded at 626.20 metres at 7 am, 0.20 metres above its danger level of 626 metres. The Bhagirathi at Devprayag was flowing at the warning level of 462 metres and rising, while the Raisi river in Haridwar was recorded at 230.09 metres, 0.09 metres above the warning level. In view of the rising water levels, Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar directed officials to maintain the highest level of preparedness and issue warnings through loudspeakers to people living along riverbanks, asking them to move to safer places. Heavy rain also …

Volkswagen weighs 100,000 job cuts and four factory closures in biggest labor battle in history

Volkswagen weighs 100,000 job cuts and four factory closures in biggest labor battle in history

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Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 100,000 jobs and shutting four factories in Germany, a restructuring that would become the largest workforce reduction in automotive industry history if approved, Reuters reported, citing the people familiar with the matter. Members of VW’s supervisory board have been informed of the plans, which are due to be discussed at a board meeting on July 9, the report added. The restructuring highlights the mounting pressure on Europe’s biggest carmaker from Chinese electric vehicle makers, weakening demand in Europe and US tariffs. The outcome could reshape Germany’s manufacturing sector and the global auto industry. Up to 100,000 jobs at risk Closing plants at Hanover, Zwickau, Emden and Audi’s Neckarsulm site would put more than 45,000 jobs at risk, on top of the 50,000 cuts already planned, bringing the total to as many as 100,000 positions. In absolute terms, the move would surpass even General Motors’ sweeping restructuring during its 2009 bankruptcy, and the early 1990s when GM cut up to 74,000 jobs over four years and shut or idled 21 …

Thoothukudi will see highest Tasmac closures of liquor shops near schools, places of worship

Thoothukudi will see highest Tasmac closures of liquor shops near schools, places of worship

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A closed Tasmac outlet in Ramanathapuram district. | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) ordered the closure of 717 Tasmac shops functioning within 500 metres of educational institutions and places of worship across the State. Among all districts, Thoothukudi is set to witness the highest number of shop closures. The pearl city, which falls under Madurai region, will wind up 63 shops. The Madurai belt alone will account for the closure of 281 Tasmac outlets under the State-wide crackdown. Around 37 will close down in Virudhunagar and 33 in Tirunelveli. Madurai South will see 32 closures, while Ramanathapuram will shut 29 shops and Dindigul, 26. Sivaganga and Kanniyakumari will each witness 18 closures, while Madurai North and Theni will see 13 and 12 shops shut, respectively. Road safety risks Employees working at Tasmac outlets in the Madurai region said the government must ensure adequate police deployment in these areas following the closures. They also pointed out that one of the major concerns is that people …

Ram Navami: Nashik, Malegaon civic bodies issue orders slaughterhouse closures

Ram Navami: Nashik, Malegaon civic bodies issue orders slaughterhouse closures

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The municipal corporations of Nashik and Malegaon have ordered the closure of slaughterhouses on the occasion of Ram Navami 2026, which falls on Thursday, reported the PTI. The Nashik Municipal Corporation stated that all slaughterhouses within its jurisdiction will remain shut on March 26 to mark Shri Ram Navami. The civic body also directed that no animal slaughter should take place on the day, according to the PTI. Officials warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found violating the order. Restrictions in Malegaon Similarly, the Malegaon Municipal Corporation has ordered the closure of slaughterhouses, meat shops, and hotels serving meat from 5 a.m. until midnight on Thursday, the news agency reported. The move is aimed at ensuring public order and maintaining communal harmony during the festival. Focus on peace and harmony The officials said that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to avoid any tensions and to ensure peaceful observance of the religious occasion. List of ‘no slaughter’ days The Malegaon civic body has also announced a list of …

Restaurants face LPG supply crisis, NRAI warns of ‘catastrophic closures’| India News

Restaurants face LPG supply crisis, NRAI warns of ‘catastrophic closures’| India News

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Restaurants across various parts of the country have reported shortage in the supply of commercial cooking gas, with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Monday urging the Centre to intervene, saying any disruption to LPG cylinder supply will lead to a “catastrophic closure” of restaurants. The association pointed out that a March 5 order issued by the Centre directing public sector oil marketing companies to ensure LPG is supplied to domestic consumers, has impacted the deliveries of commercial gas cylinders to restaurants. (Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) The development comes amid rising energy costs and supply constraints caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “The restaurant industry is predominantly dependent on commercial LPG for its operations. Any disruption therein will lead to a catastrophic closure of majority of restaurants,” NRAI, which represents around half a million restaurants across the country, said in a letter to the Union petroleum and natural gas ministry. The association pointed out that a March 5 order issued by the Centre directing public sector oil marketing companies to ensure LPG …

Road closures pose challenge for film lovers at Pune International Film Festival | Pune News

Road closures pose challenge for film lovers at Pune International Film Festival | Pune News

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Written by Vaishnavi Gujar “I came from Chennai especially to attend the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) and watch the films of my choice. However, due to road closures for the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, commuting has become difficult, and I am unable to travel comfortably between venues,” said a movie enthusiast Sudhakar. For Divyashree Kavatkar, a resident of Karve Nagar, the barricades and road closures meant that she had to walk to the venue. “We were diverted from the side roads and could not take turns as planned, which made reaching the festival quite difficult,” she said. As Pune’s landmark cycling event pedaled from Goodluck Chowk to Deccan Bus Stop on January 19, and roads in Shivajinagar and Deccan were closed and traffic diverted, PIFF felt some unwanted side effects. An organiser said that there were only 60 per cent crowds for the afternoon shows at PVR, The Pavillion, and E-Square, the two key festival venues. Some members of the audience said that they had missed afternoon shows. Others compared notes on how they …

Bomb Threat Emails to Noida Schools Trigger Security Alerts, Closures

Bomb Threat Emails to Noida Schools Trigger Security Alerts, Closures

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Several schools in Noida received emails containing bomb threats on Friday morning, triggering security alerts and precautionary closures across parts of the city. Police officers have stated that preliminary investigations indicated that the threats were hoaxes; however, vigilance was increased, and legal action is underway. According to the police, shortly after the schools reported the emails, senior officers, along with local police teams, the bomb disposal squad, dog units, and anti-sabotage teams, were deployed. “We conducted thorough checks inside school premises and in surrounding areas, including nearby metro stations, markets, and other crowded locations,” officials reported. “No suspicious object has been found so far. Initial findings indicate the emails were hoax messages, but the matter is being investigated seriously,” a senior officer stated. As a precautionary measure, several schools informed parents that they would remain closed for the day to allow security agencies to complete their sweeps. In advisories sent to parents, schools cited a “security-related alert received across the Delhi–NCR region” and announced the suspension of classes on Friday. Some schools that were already …

Behind closed doors: Odisha school closures fuel dropouts and educational challenges for tribal children

Behind closed doors: Odisha school closures fuel dropouts and educational challenges for tribal children

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On a bright sunny day on October 25, 2025, 45-year-old Laxman Kalaka, a mason, is busy laying bricks for a community building on the outskirts of Karapadi, a remote village in Odisha’s southern district of Rayagada. Around the same time, his two sons and a daughter, all three under 13, wander aimlessly along the dusty village road — sometimes playing, sometimes disappearing into the nearby forest for fun. Of the three, one — aged 13 — dropped out of Class IV from a residential school run by the ST and SC Development Department after his hostel mates mocked him for bedwetting. The daughter, aged six, refuses to walk the 1.5 km alone to the next village to start school. “Either I send my daughter to a hostel and let her study on her own, or she remains illiterate. I am worried that my youngest son could face a similar fate. Had our village school not been shut down, my kids would have studied while staying with us,” says Mr. Kalaka, out of frustration. The Government …

Aero India 2025: Bengaluru airport revises airspace closures, travelers advised to plan ahead | Bengaluru

Aero India 2025: Bengaluru airport revises airspace closures, travelers advised to plan ahead | Bengaluru

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Feb 02, 2025 03:51 PM IST  Passengers should verify their flight schedules as operations will be halted during specified hours on several days. Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has announced revised airspace closure timings from February 5 to 14 to accommodate the Aero India Show 2025. In an advisory released on Sunday, KIA urged passengers to stay updated on flight schedules by checking with their respective airlines. Aero India 2025, recognized as one of the premier global aerospace and defense exhibitions. (ANI Photo) Also Read – Air India Express launches daily direct flights between Mangaluru and New Delhi, boosting connectivity As per the official statement, airspace restrictions will be in place on multiple days. On February 5, 6, and 8, flight operations will be halted from 9 AM to 12 PM and again from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. On February 7 and 9, airspace will remain closed between 9 AM and 11 AM, with an additional closure from 3 PM to 4:30 PM on February 7. February 10 will see restrictions from 9 AM …

Bengaluru schools stay open despite heavy rains, while other Karnataka districts declare closures | Bengaluru

Bengaluru schools stay open despite heavy rains, while other Karnataka districts declare closures | Bengaluru

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Cyclone Fengal has brought heavy rains to the southern districts of Karnataka, prompting authorities to declare holidays for schools and colleges in several areas. However, Bengaluru will remain unaffected by these closures, despite yellow alert in the region. IMD has issued yellow alert for Bengaluru.(PTI) In districts such as Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Udupi, Mysuru, and Chikkaballapur, the respective District Collectors have announced holidays for schools and colleges on Tuesday. Notably, in Chamarajanagar, all institutions except degree colleges conducting examinations have been granted a day off. Similarly, in Chikkamagaluru, the holiday applies to primary, high schools, and Anganwadis. The Deputy Commissioner for Bengaluru Urban district clarified that, despite a weather alert, schools and colleges in Bengaluru will function as usual, Public TV reported. (Also Read: Bengaluru News Live Today December 3, 2024 : Bangalore Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for December 3, 2024) Parents raise concerns over no holiday Several parents took to social media to express their concerns, urging authorities to prioritize student well-being amid the heavy rains in Bengaluru. A worried …