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ALARMING: AQI in Chandigarh nearing 400, a figure that falls in 'severe' category | AQI levels in most districts across Punjab also hover around 200 PTC Web Desk:  Air quality in Punjab and Chandigarh has reached hazardous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chandigarh nearing 400, a figure that falls in the "severe" category. The toxic haze blanketing the region is not only affecting visibility but also posing serious health risks for residents. In Chandigarh, the famous Sukhna Lake is enveloped in thick smoke. This has led to reduced visibility, making it difficult for commuters and pedestrians. The pollution is mainly attributed to a combination of factors, including the burning of paddy straw (parali) in neighbouring states and the excessive use of firecrackers during the festive season. Both these activities have contributed to the drastic deterioration in air quality, especially in the aftermath of Diwali. Meanwhile, in most districts across Punjab,

 Horrific road accident in Indonesia, many people feared dead Jakarta, November 11 (IANS). Several vehicles collided in the Purwakarta region of Indonesia's West Java province on Monday afternoon. Many people are feared to be injured in this accident. Due to this accident, traffic between Bandung and Jakarta was disrupted. According to officials, the accident occurred at around 3:30pm local time on the Cipularang Toll Road at Kilometre 92 in the regency, reports Xinhua news agency. This entire accident happened because of a heavy truck. The brakes of the truck failed after which it collided with more than five vehicles moving ahead. The brakes failed due to the heavy load, causing the truck to collide with the vehicles ahead, said Senior Commissioner Jules Abraham Abst, public relations chief of the West Java regional police. Purwakarta police chief Lilik Andriansyah confirmed the incident, but did not share any details about the exact time and number of victims. Following the acci

Recently on 31 October, all the 10 teams of IPL released the list of retained players. A total of 46 players are included in the retained players. A big update has come out regarding the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Actually, the date of auction of players for the upcoming season has been finalized. The IPL Governing Council has decided the date and place for the mega auction. The mega auction of players for IPL 2025 will be held on 24 and 25 November in Jeddah city of Saudi Arabia. Apart from this, information has also been given by the Governing Council about the number of players participating in the mega auction. So many players registered According to the statement issued by the IPL Governing Council, the process of registration of players for the upcoming season has ended on November 4. As of November 4, a total of 1574 players have registered for the mega auction. This includes 1165 Indian players, while 409 foreign players are included. Out of t

Bihar Teacher Recruitment Scandal: As per the latest scandal, around 24,000 teachers are the risk of losing their jobs due to fake certificates and degrees. The Bihar teachers' recruitment scheme has been controversial since the first results were declared. The government kept shifting its goalposts and criteria as candidates challenged the results before the court. There were allegations of recruitment in return for cash and claims that meritorious students were ignored to accommodate candidates for whom canvassing was done. Now, the allegations appear to be true as the latest expose has rang alarm bells through the Nitish Kumar-led administration, said multiple reports. As per the latest scandal, around 24,000 teachers are the risk of losing their jobs due to fake certificates and degrees. It came to light after the recent counselling sessions held for 1.87 lakh candidates who cleared the recruitment test. During the screening, significant discrepancies emerged risking the candid

Marchula Bus Accident:  A bus has fallen into a ditch in Marchula, Almora. 36 people have lost their lives in this bus accident and many people have been injured. There were 40 passengers in the bus. Read the full news Marchula Bus Accident:  A bus accident took place in Almora district of Uttarakhand on Monday. According to media reports, 36 people have died in this accident. 10 of them are women. Many people have been injured. They have been rushed to the hospital. According to officials, a bus carrying at least 40 passengers went out of control and fell into a deep gorge near Kupi village in Marchula. bus accident in almora District Magistrate Alok Kumar Pandey said that the bus was going from Garhwal to Kumaon, when this accident happened in Marchula, Almora. He told that so far seven people have been reported dead. Pandey said that there were about 40 passengers in the bus, so the number of casualties may increase. He said that police and SDRF personnel have reached the spot t