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DNA test order for kin of 39 missing in Iraq

DNA test for relatives of missing people is normal procedure, says Centre Jalandhar : Even as the Indian government has failed to get any conclusive clue on the fate of the 39 men missing in Iraq for three years, their families were today asked to undergo DNA tests, raising concerns. The families, who said they […]

Punjab Govt to shut 800 primary schools

Chandigarh : The state government has decided to close down 800 government primary schools having less than 20 students. These schools will be merged with nearby schools located within a radius of 1 km. In a press release, calling it “a novel plan aimed at ensuring conducive academic environment”, the government said the Right of […]

Govt flags collegium move to end performance evaluation of judges

New Delhi, October 22 : The government has red-flagged a decision of the Supreme Court collegium to do away with the professional evaluation of additional judges while recommending their name for promotion as permanent judge. The decision of the collegium and the subsequent opposition to the move by the law ministry could trigger a fresh […]