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Shimla: Monsoon rains have started wreaking havoc in Himachal Pradesh. After the red alert of the Meteorological Department in the state, now pictures of devastation are also coming to the fore. 6 people have died in Himachal in 24 hours of rain, while 3 National Highways are closed. Along with this, more than 250 roads have been closed due to land slides. Due to heavy rains, vehicular movement has been stopped on the Kullu-Manali road due to stone pelting at many places and rise in water level in Beas river near Ramshila. Vehicles going from…

Thiruvananthapuram: The Center for Innovation in Science & Social Action (CISSA) is set to launch ‘Annam The Millet Shop’ in Thiruvananthapuram, offering a diverse range of  Millet related products sourced from more than fifty reputable  companies across the country. The inauguration ceremony will take place at Kurvankonam, Thiruvananthapuram on July 10th at 5 pm, with Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, serving as the chief guest. ‘Annam The Millet Shop’ aims to provide a comprehensive collection of high-quality millets, millet powders, value-added products, delicacies,…

Thiruvananthapuram: The three-day International Conference on Comprehensive Education for Children with Special Needs, organised by the Thiruvananthapuram-based Different Art Centre (DAC), and Adelphi University, New York, concluded on Friday. The conference, held with the support of the State Department of Social Justice and the Department of Empowerment of persons with Disabilities, Government of India, witnessed a series of workshops, lectures and plenary sessions that sought to explore effective measures towards a smoother transition of these kids into adulthood. More than 500 delegates, including experts, professors, trainers, parents and others from…

Thiruvananthapuram: The need to equip children with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate through sexual development in a safe and confident manner as they transition towards adulthood was the topic of discussion at one of the sessions organised as part of the International Conference on Comprehensive Education for Children with Special Needs, at the Different Art Centre, in Thiruvananthapuram. Bangalore-based project coordinator Juhi Mathew, associated with the Suvidha project at Enfold Proactive Health, delivered an exceptional presentation on sexuality and personal safety education for children with disabilities and autism…

Thiruvananthapuram: Studies have proven that love and encouragement can reduce the problems of the differently-abled. Experts at a session titled ‘Success Stories’, organised as part of the International Conference on Comprehensive Education (ICCE) for Children with Special Needs, presented research papers that brought to light the importance of love and encouragement in solving the problems of children with disabilities. The ICCE is organised by the Different Art Centre and Adelphi University, New York, with support from the State Department of Social Justice and the Central Department of Disability Empowerment, Chandigarh-based…

Bhopal: The results of MP State Service Examination-2022 are going to be released in four days. Presently the number of posts for this examination will not be increased. MP Public Service Commission has divided the previously announced 457 posts into two parts. Only the result of 405 posts will be released in the main list. It may be known that in this examination conducted by the MP Public Service Commission, there has been a political tussle on two questions. In the examination held on May 21, questions were asked on…

Mumbai: Mumbai received moderate to heavy rains overnight on Wednesday. Here, the Meteorological Department has issued an ‘Orange’ alert and warned of more heavy rains here on Thursday. The local Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) gave this information. An official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking said some of its buses were diverted at Sion due to water-logging at 5.45 am. Traffic was restored on the route at around 8 am and bus service was normal in Mumbai, the official said. According to BMC’s rainfall data, the intensity of rain increased after the…

Kerala leads in disability-friendliness and care: Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Social Justice International Conference on Comprehensive Education for Children with Special Needs begins at Different Art Centre Thiruvananthapuram: Differently-abled people can become self-sufficient and acquire the potential to inspire others, Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan stated here today. The Kerala Governor added that providing education and training to the specially-abled is a necessity. The society should provide the necessary facilities for the specially-abled. With education provided to them, they will be able to look after themselves and also prove…

New Delhi: A large portion of the road in Delhi’s Janakpuri caved in. However, no one has been reported injured in the incident. The authorities have put up barricades around the area. The incident led to traffic jam in the area. The road has been completely damaged. Its visuals are going viral on social media. The children were going to school at the time of the incident. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. At present, the PWD (Public Works Department) team has reached the spot and has barricaded the road from all sides. Heavy traffic jam…