Wednesday, May 24, 2017

21 killed as bus carrying pilgrims plunges into Bhagirathi river

21 killed as bus carrying pilgrims plunges into Bhagirathi river

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
On the triple talaq issue, "The Pioneer headlines, "Muslim Board climbs down." "Ready to ban Triple Talaq in one sitting," DNA quotes the AIMPLB decision. "Triple Talaq to invite social boycott," reports The Tribune.
"Jaitley slaps new libel case on Kejriwal," says The Hindu; Seeks "10 Crore in damages for calling him a 'crook'," reports The Hindustan Times.
The Asian Age reports "More trouble for AAP as EC tells Ministry of Home Affairs to probe funding in connection with alleged irregularities in funding process after IT department highlights discripansies.
The Pioneer writes, "Major Gogoi, who used a protester to deter Jammu and Kashmir stone pelters, honoured". The Times of India sees this as a "deliberate statement of intent by the government and the Army about their hard-nosed policy in dealing with the worsening situation in the Kashmir valley."
"Only 57% students pass in Punjab School Education Board Class X exam." No grace marks awarded," says The Tribune. In another 'school story' the Indian Express notes, "Four-fold rise in Kendriya Vidyalaya students opting for German, despite downgrade."
"Prime Minister to launch MODI (Making of Developed India) Fest, a series of 900 events to mark 3 years of NDA government in Guwahati on Friday," leads The Asian Age. "21-day blitz for NDA's third anniversary," says The Statesman.
And finally, "Sitting is the new smoking," reports the Pioneer. "Close to 65% of health issues across the working community of the globe arise due to what is called 'Chair addiction'." So if we want to avoid chronic diseases ranging from a bad back and arthritis to diabetes and hypertension," we need "to weave in some physical activity into our work day." 

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