According to the schedule, the PCS prelim examination will be conducted on two days and in two shifts. The exam will be conducted in 41 districts across the state.
All shops, business establishments, offices, banks and other institutions remained closed, while some witnessed thin attendance. Bandh supporters, however, exempted school buses, vehicles carrying students to attend examinations, and those of the emergency services from the purview of the shutdown.
Chhath Puja celebration: Angry with the government's apathy, people in Geeta Colony took to the streets as the artificial ghat prepared for Chhath Puja remained empty without water.
Punjab farmers led by Bhartiya Kisan Union (Krantikari) will stage a road blockade on October 26, protesting delays in paddy procurement. Blockades are set for Sangrur, Moga, Phagwara, and Batala, with plans to continue until demands are met.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with junior doctors for nearly two hours, leading them to call off their 17-day hunger strike while continuing their movement in other forms.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) called for a statewide protest against the Telangana government's "attitude" towards temples. The activists held protests and gathered in front of the temple holding saffron flags.
Violent protests erupted in Surajpur district after police officer Talib Sheikh's wife and daughter were murdered, leading to calls for justice against the alleged killer, Kuldeep Sahu, amidst community outrage and clashes with authorities.
Tensions rise in Bahraich after the murder of Ram Gopal Mishra during a Durga idol procession. Internet suspended, 30 arrested amid violent protests, arson, and calls for justice.
FAIMA's decision comes amid the fast-unto-death by the West Bengal junior doctors, which entered the 10th day on Monday. The medics are demanding justice for the female doctors raped and killed in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata.
The incident of vandalism led to an outcry among devotees and locals, who staged a protest, blocking the main road in Nampally.Begum Bazar police said they are investigating the case.
The hunger strike by junior doctors in West Bengal enters its seventh day, prompting the Indian Medical Association to urge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for immediate action amid deteriorating health conditions and ongoing demands for safety and accountability.
Sonam Wangchuk continues fast seeking constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem.
Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal attempted to jump from the Mantralaya building amid escalating ST reservation protests by the Dhangar community.
Hindu American groups staged a powerful banner protest over New York’s Hudson River, urging the global community to recognise the 1971 Bangladesh genocide and act against rising violence against Hindus.
On Gandhi Jayanti, Wangchuk continues an indefinite fast demanding Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, as protestors call for justice and their democratic rights.
Kharge's remarks, suggesting Assam and Gujarat lack the infrastructure and ecosystem for such projects, have sparked strong reactions. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other leaders have condemned Kharge’s comments as anti-Assam, fueling demonstrations across the state.
Sonam Wangchuk was on the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which was organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) regarding their demands for the Sixth Schedule.
17 fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were venturing off the Rameswaram coast on Sunday. The protesting fishermen demanded urgent measures for the safe return of their fellow community members.
Junior doctors in West Bengal have emailed Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to remind him of their unmet demands for reforms and safety measures in medical colleges, following a recent partial resumption of duties after a 42-day strike.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: A woman trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
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