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Now it will be mandatory to bring Aadhar card along with the admit card in UP Board High School and Intermediate examinations. You will not be allowed to enter the center without Aadhar card. This system has been implemented to make the examination free from cheating. Digital surveillance, geo tagging and formation of mobile teams have also been done. Mobiles and other electronic devices will remain banned.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reached Chandauli village in Belsand of Sitamarhi on the fourth day of Samriddhi Yatra. Where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various schemes worth Rs 554 crore, which include bridge and embankment strengthening on Bagmati River. After inaugurating Nakshatra Van, the Chief Minister inspected the stalls and also interacted with the groups. Extensive security arrangements were made for the event.
The world's largest 'Purple Star' sapphire diamond has been displayed in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Weighing 3,563 carats, this purple gem is more dazzling than a diamond. It is also called 'Star of Pure Land' and its price has been fixed at 300 million dollars. This unique sapphire found in Ratanpura in 2023 is now up for auction, which is famous for its seven colored rays.
There is a wave of happiness in the area as the stoppage of Patliputra Intercity Express has been ensured at Kharpokhara railway station. This was a long-standing demand of the local people, which was fulfilled after the promise of Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey. This facility will provide great convenience to students, patients and businessmen in traveling to Patna, which will save time and money. Bagaha MLA Ram Singh inaugurated it.
A pathology center in Siddharthnagar mistakenly reported a person who had come for lipoma test as HIV positive. Due to this serious negligence, the victim and his family remained under mental stress for four days. Later, the truth came out when the report came negative in the second investigation. The victim has complained to the Chief Medical Officer, who has assured an investigation.
Congress protested in Patna against the Bihar government, accusing it of negligence in investigating the death of a NEET student. The workers, led by AICC in-charge Krishna Allavaru and state president Rajesh Ram, burnt the effigy of the Chief Minister. After the death of the student, the family has alleged sexual harassment, while the police have formed a SIT. Congress has accused the government and police of protecting criminals. The Deputy Chief Minister has assured justice.
A PIL has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the system of giving 'raw slips' to farmers. Former scientist Dr. Virendra Singh Lather has alleged that due to this, farmers are being financially exploited by paying them less than the minimum support price. The petition demands a ban on this system, issuance of printed receipts, 24-hour helpline and immediate issuance of 'J-Form'. The High Court will hear on January 27.
In Huzurpur area of Bahraich, a girl, upset over the breakdown of her marriage due to non-fulfillment of her demand for a four-wheeler as dowry, consumed poisonous substance. He died during treatment at the Medical College Hospital in critical condition. The brother of the deceased has filed a complaint against the youth in the police station, after which the police will investigate the matter.
Despite the fall in ICICI Bank's shares, Anand Rathi has advised to buy it. The brokerage firm has given a target price of ₹1,713, which suggests an upside of 24% from the current price. Reasons cited behind the advisory include strong credit growth, stable asset quality and better RoE compared to HDFC Bank.
Shiv Sena UBT may have been away from power in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, but it is ready to play the role of a strong opposition in the House through its experienced councillors. Four former mayors and two former deputy mayors have been elected from Uddhav Thackeray's faction, while Shinde's faction has most of the new councillors. Due to this, interesting developments will be seen in the coming months in the 227-member BMC.