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Schools in Odisha to Remain Closed From April 18-20 For Heatwave
The Odisha government on Wednesday announced the closure of all schools in the state from April 18 to 20 in view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) heatwave forecast.In a press statement, the School and Mass Education Department said the government has decided to close down all schools including those run by the government, government-aided and private for three days in view of prevailing heatwave conditions and rise in day temperature.As per IMD’s forecast, the temperature is likely to rise gradually by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius at many places during the next two days.
The temperature is expected to cross the 45 degrees Celsius mark in a few places in Odisha from April 18 to 20.Baripada town in Mayurbhanj district was the hottest place in the entire country on Tuesday with a temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius, weather scientist Umashankar Das said.In a bulletin, IMD's Bhubaneswar Centre said heatwave conditions would prevail at some places in the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Balasore, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khurda, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Angul, and Boudh on Wednesday.
Manish Sisodia's Judicial Custody Extended Till April 18 In Excise Policy Case
A Delhi court on Saturday extended AAP leader Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till April 18 in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.Sisodia, the former deputy chief minister of Delhi, was produced before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court on the expiry of his previously extended judicial custody.On Tuesday, Sisodia's bail application was argued by his counsel alleging delay in completing the investigation in the case.Sisodia's counsel Mohit Mathur had argued that despite 11 months passing since the investigation concluded, there has been no evidence linking his client to the alleged bribe money.Mathur had presented arguments before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court, contending the absence of CBI's public prosecutor.Mathur had reiterated that the alleged proceeds of crime were not proven to cause any loss to the exchequer or private consumers.He had stressed the delay in the trial, stating that the Supreme Court's order, allowing him to approach the court, is six months old, and the investigation should have been completed by now.
Sports Authority Of India In Touch With Wrestlers In Dubai Amidst Floods
Sports Authority of India wrote on X, "Officials of CGI Dubai are in touch with wrestlers, Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalkal who have been stranded in Dubai due to the disruption of flights. They will be accommodated in a flight from Dubai to Bishkek tonight ahead of the Asian Olympic Qualifying tournament."
Minister V Muraleedharan Assures Support To Indian Citizens In Dubai Amidst Crisis
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan tweets, "Have been monitoring the situation in Dubai, regularly. Our Mission and Post are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our citizens."
Have been monitoring the situation in Dubai, regularly.
— V Muraleedharan / വി മുരളീധരൻ ( Modi Ka Parivar) (@VMBJP) April 18, 2024
Our Mission and Post are working tirelessly to ensure safety and security of our citizens.@cgidubai @MOS_MEA @MEAIndia
Himachal Pradesh's Village Gets First Mobile Network, PM Modi Dials Locals
PM Modi had telephonic conversations with locals of the Giu village in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti regarding their first experience with a mobile network today, PTI reported.
VIDEO | PM Modi spoke to locals over phone as Giu village in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti got mobile network for the first time today.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 18, 2024
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/2E8HtdyQt2
Ludhiana Woman Accused In Kidnapping And Murder Case Sentence To 5 Year In Jail
Woman, accused of kidnapping and killing a 1.5-year-old girl in 2021, convicted by Sessions Court in Punjab's Ludhiana. Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman says, "...The Court found her guilty of kidnapping and sentenced her to life imprisonment. For destroying evidence, she was sentenced to 5-year imprisonment. For murder, she has been sentenced to death..."
#WATCH | Punjab: Woman, accused of kidnapping and killing a 1.5-year-old girl in 2021, convicted by Sessions Court in Ludhiana.
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2024
Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman says, "...The Court found her guilty of kidnapping and sentenced her to life imprisonment. For destroying evidence,… pic.twitter.com/IGdmFVogKp
India's Consulate In Dubai Releases Helpline Numbers Amid Extreme Weather Conditions
Consulate of India in Dubai issues helpline numbers and guidelines for Indians affected by extreme weather conditions in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. pic.twitter.com/mlJX5TMZ3b
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2024
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