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Midday meal scheme: State deposits funds into account

The State government on Wednesday directly deposited Rs.209.68 crore into the Director of General Education’s single nodal account in connection with the midday meal scheme, said Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty

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State mulling revision of midday meal scheme material cost: Sivankutty

The government is considering a proposal to revise the midday meal scheme material cost (funds sanctioned to schools for implementing the scheme) to ₹6 for pre-primary and primary students and ₹8.17 for upper primary students, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said.

The Hindu

Kerala CM disputes Opposition MLA’s accusations against his daughter in Assembly

CM Pinarayi Vijayan made statement to refute corruption allegations against his daughter. Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh requested Speaker to remove the accusations. CM noted firm had legitimate contract, paid GST and I-T. UDF had become echo chamber of BJP-led Central govt. by parroting lies against kin of State's political exec.

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Abhishek Banerjee says will appear before ED on September 13

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader & MP, confirms he'll appear before ED on Sep 13, despite it coinciding with INDIA's coordination committee meet. He was served notice by ED in connection with school jobs scam & cattle smuggling case. Banerjee had earlier declined to appear in June citing busy schedule. He…

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ED serves notice to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal recruitment scam

Abhishek Banerjee has been served a notice by ED to appear on September 13, same day as INDIA coordination committee meeting in Delhi. He has been questioned by central agencies in past for coal pilferage scam.

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In Manipur, Army and paramilitary forces face a constant challenge — armed men in police uniforms

Armed men in police uniforms are a constant challenge for the Central security forces in violence-hit Manipur, a defence source said.

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Centre asks Kerala to comply with PM-POSHAN fund transfer rules for continuation of scheme

After the government of Kerala raised demands for funds concerning the mid-day meal scheme - PM-POSHAN - run by the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Centre has stated that it has transferred ₹132.90 crores to the state.

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Midday meal crisis due to delay in Central share: Sivankutty

Midday meal crisis due to delay in receiving Central share: Sivankutty

The Hindu

New look of Delhi will leave a lasting impression on G-20 guests: Delhi PWD Minister

Delhi ready to welcome G-20 delegates; multiple agencies and governments have worked together to give city a makeover. PWD Minister Atishi said 10 new roads have been laid, 31 statues & 90 fountains installed, 1.65 lakh plants planted and decorative lightings put up.

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Explained | What is the debate around ‘one nation, one election’?

.Central govt. set up panel headed by former President Kovind to explore 'One Nation, One Election' plan. Constitution and Representation of People's Act 1951 need to be amended to conduct simultaneous polls. Advantages include saving public money, reducing strain on admin. setup, timely implementation of policies and focus on development.…

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BJP invites applications from candidates for Assembly polls

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Imphal’s remaining Kuki families allege forcible eviction

A defence source said Kuki-Zo families were provided safe passage from New Lambulane in Imphal East to Motbung in Senapati district on a special request by civil administration since they had become “vulnerable targets”

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RIE Mysuru among 11 institutions in south India to offer 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme

The National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE), New Delhi has granted recognition to 42 Central and State universities and institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and IGNOU, for the first phase piloting of Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) as envisioned in NEP 2020.

The Hindu

Union Minister visits Muthalapozhi, promises solutions

The expert committee studying the cause of the mishaps would submit its report soon, Mr. Rupala said. The Pune-based Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) had been tasked with identifying solutions in Muthalapozhi.

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Karnataka will seek Central aid after declaring drought: CM

The Cabinet sub-committee had met once and discussed the situation in Karnataka following rain deficiency. Based on its report, the Cabinet will take a call on declaring drought in places where rainfall was deficient. The State will seek relief from the Centre as per the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)…

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Shaniqua Okwok says London drama school told her to act like ‘slave in chains’

Actor accuses Royal Central School of Speech and Drama of paying lip service to anti-discrimination pledges after 2015 incident

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BJP likely to wait for the Congress list before finalising candidates

BJP hopes to benefit from Congress' 'hara-kiri' in tickets distribution. Central leadership taking cautious approach, engaging agency to conduct surveys for past year. Party inviting applications to put pressure on TDP in 1999. Apprehensions of overt influence of newcomers in tickets distribution, lack of enthusiasm in helping veterans.

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What next after a degree?

Simple grads face uncertain future. Universities must collaborate with government schemes, design courses tuned to market economy, build enthusiasm for research and ensure desirable companies reach out for campus placement. This will increase relevance of simple grads and create job opportunities for financial independence.

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Parliament passes GST amendment bills to levy 28% tax on online gaming

NEW DELHI: Parliament on Friday approved the amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws to levy 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs.

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Karnataka BJP: Appointment of Leader of Opposition after August 15, says Basavaraj Bommai

BJP leader and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on August 10 said the BJP Central leadership would take up the process of appointment of Leader of Opposition for the Karnataka Assembly after August 15.

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Central task-force will soon inquire into ‘diversion of gram panchayat funds’ by YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, says Y.S. Chowdary

The YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh has brought development of villages to a grinding halt by usurping the powers of the sarpanches and taking away a large chunk of the funds given by the Union government, alleges former Rajya Sabha member Y.S. Chowdary. The government debt has mounted to a…

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No move to leave revamped distribution sector scheme, says Electricity Minister

K. Krishnankutty, Kerala's Electricity Minister, says no decision to exit RDSS, which includes smart energy meters. State eligible for ₹10,481.84 crore Central grant in two phases. KSEB asked to examine if it can implement project on its own. Finance Dept. examining if options affect State's eligibility for borrowings.

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Karnataka High Court dismisses State government’s appeal against extending BH series scheme of vehicle registration to employees of private companies

A Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka has dismissed State government’s appeal against a single judge order directing the transport authorities to register under “Bharat (BH)” series the new non-transport vehicles of employees having transferable jobs in private companies.

The Hindu

Kerala CM inaugurates renovated Travancore House in Delhi

The erstwhile Travancore royal family had moved the Central government and various local bodies in Delhi with a request to halt the inauguration, claiming ownership of the 14-acre prime property.

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Central team assesses flood damage in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu districts

Villagers of Moranchapally narrated their harrowing experiences of devastating floods before the Central team

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