LPG has doubled to Rs 819 per cylinder in the last seven years while the increase in taxes on petrol and diesel has swelled collections by over 459 per cent, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday. In written replies to a spate of questions on rising fuel prices in the Lok Sabha, Pradhan said the retail selling price of domestic gas was Rs 410.5 per 14.2-kg cylinder on March 1, 2014. This month, the same cylinder costs Rs 819. Small price hikes over the past couple of years have eliminated subsidy on cooking gas as well as PDS kerosene. Pradhan said the price of domestic subsidised LPG has been raised during the last few months. It cost Rs 594 per cylinder in December 2020 and now is priced at Rs 819. Similarly, kerosene sold to the poor through the public distribution system (PDS) has risen from Rs 14.96 per litre in March 2014 to Rs 35.35 this month, he said. Petrol and diesel prices too are at an all-time high across the country. The rates, which vary from … [Read more...] about LPG price double in 7 yrs; tax collection on petrol, diesel jumps 459%: Pradhan
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Ontario school boards to collect detailed data on hiring, suspensions
Ontario plans to revamp Grade 9 — with an eye to ending streaming in the first, “critical” year of high school — as part of its new equity plan that will also compel school boards to collect detailed data on everything from staff hires to student suspensions. Education Minister Mitzie Hunter said in an interview that what happens now in Grade 9 — where students are streamed into the more theoretical academic, or the more hands-on applied courses — is a concern because teens in applied classes are less likely to finish high school or go on to post-secondary education. “We talk about streaming as a really key aspect of our equity action plan, taking a fresh look at Grade 9,” Hunter said. “We know that Grade 9 is a critical year in terms of transition for students. We want to see Grade 9 as a year where students can explore their pathways and get excited about their pathways. We do not want it to be a year where students become demotivated and disengaged in school.” While … [Read more...] about Ontario school boards to collect detailed data on hiring, suspensions
H&M x Simone Rocha collection: see photos, launch date & the royal connection
Last modified on Mar 01, 2021 11:23 GMT Fiona Ward H&M have announced their latest designer collaboration - and it's with Simone Rocha! We reckon Kate Middleton will love this beautiful collection High street favourite H&M 's latest designer collaboration is one that dreams are made of - we can't wait! The retailer has revealed that it's teaming up with Simone Rocha to create an accessible range, and wit's giving us all the puff sleeves, ruffles and volume we could ever ask for. MORE: These high street cardigans look like they came straight from Princess Diana's wardrobe Of course, Duchesses Kate and Meghan love Simone's designs, too - particularly her signature statement earrings - and the brand has confirmed that affordable jewellery is part of the line, too. We wonder if they'll log on to shop? Loading the player... WATCH: Simone Rocha announces exciting collaboration with H&M The … [Read more...] about H&M x Simone Rocha collection: see photos, launch date & the royal connection
The Capsule Collective: Why do we care about the royals so damn much?
CBS Harry has evoked memories of mum Princess Diana in the first look at their upcoming interview. This story was published on capsulenz.com You can’t look at any website at the moment without seeing a story about the latest royal scandal – Harry and Meghan’s quest for freedom and its ensuing scandals (including this one SORRY). It got us thinking though – why do we care so damn much about a f...ed up family who live on the other side of the world? Good question – here are three WILDLY different perspectives and answers. And yes, there is an odd one out on the Capsule team when it comes to Team Queen and Team Markle! ALICE: People seem to love to hate Meghan – but is it justified? In my former life – just a year ago now (but what seems like forever in the 2020/2021 timescale) I spent many years as the editor of New Zealand Woman’s Weekly . Now, I could write screeds and screeds about the odd, wonderful, incredibly stressful and downright bizarre … [Read more...] about The Capsule Collective: Why do we care about the royals so damn much?
What’s making Katrina smile?
Adah promotes her film...Krystle takes a 'headache' selfie... Photograph: Kind courtesy Katrina Kaif/Instagram Katrina Kaif , lost in sweet thoughts. Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor brings sexy back! Photograph: Kind courtesy Adah Sharma/Instagram Adah Sharma gets ready to promote Chuha Billi . Photograph: Kind courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram Deepika Padukone shows off the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer Collection. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram Shilpa Shetty smiles for the camera. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Leone/Instagram Sunny Leone swishes her red gown. Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha Akkineni/Instagram Samantha Akkineni , in black and white. Photograph: Kind courtesy Neha Kakkar/Instagram Neha Kakkar gets coy. Photograph: Kind courtesy Athiya Shetty/Instagram Like Athiya Shetty 's earrings? … [Read more...] about What’s making Katrina smile?
Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect
Source: Egor Kamelev, Pexels free download. Last year essay I posted an essay called Some Truths About the Fascinating Lives of Wasps published in New Scientist by Richard Jones called "Not so Waspish," with the subtitle "They are one of the least-loved animals, but wasps deserve our affection. It's time for a rebranding." The online version is titled " Wasps may benefit us as much as bees. Could we learn to love them? " with the subtitle "We love to hate wasps, but they pollinate flowers, kill off pests and their venom might even help us treat cancer." 1 I learned a lot about wasps from Jones' essay and the references he provides, and wanted to learn more about these misunderstood insects. So, I was pleased to read a book called Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect by Eric R. Eaton, a writer, editor, and consultant who has worked as an entomologist for many institutions. 2 Here's what he had to say about his highly informative and … [Read more...] about Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect
5 Common Myths About PTSD
As a nation simultaneously struggling with a healthcare pandemic, an economic crisis, and significant social justice issues, heightened levels of anxiety and stress have become the norm. That’s why now is a critical time to gain a better understanding of PTSD —and how to recognize its symptoms in ourselves and those around us. As with many emotional and mental disorders, PTSD can come with a stigma that can itself be dangerous, as stigma can cause sufferers to keep quiet and avoid getting help. These stigmas are fueled by misinformation in American discourse, and it’s high time to debunk some of the most common among them. Myth 1: PTSD is an invisible disease that is all in someone’s head. False. The absence of visible symptoms makes PTSD hard to see with the naked eye. The invisible wound can make it hard for family and friends to believe it’s real, especially if the sufferer hasn’t personally experienced a violent or traumatic event. While it’s true that you … [Read more...] about 5 Common Myths About PTSD
Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas: Campaign To Start For Doctors To Prescribe Generic Medicine
Home News News oi-Lekhaka By Lekhaka on March 8, 2021 Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar today said that doctors should prescribe generic medicines to help poor people. Except for complicated disease where there is need for specific formulas, for other ailments the use of generic medicine should be encouraged. Speaking on the occasion of 3rd Jan Aushadhi Diwas in Pune he announced to start a campaign for doctors to popularise the use of generic medicine in the country. Mr. Javadekar visited a Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Jan Aushdhi Kendra in Kothrud , Pune and attended the Prime Minister's live telecast interaction from Shilong. He also interacted with the doctors and beneficiaries at the centre. Mr. Javadekar said that Prime Minister has launched world's biggest Health Insurance scheme which is helping 50 crore Indians. The cost of medicines at these Jan Aushadhi stores is 60 to 70 percent cheaper than market price. The prices … [Read more...] about Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas: Campaign To Start For Doctors To Prescribe Generic Medicine
During chaos of pandemic year, EBR public defenders face client restrictions, financial woes
The past year of pandemic precautions and cutbacks has radically altered the way the East Baton Rouge Public Defender’s Office works to represent clients. It is not the first time public defense has weathered a crisis. When much of the parish flooded in 2016, the office suffered: financially with fewer traffic tickets that provide much of the local public defense revenue, and personally with staffers losing their homes. However, the practice of defending clients, while hampered, went back to normal in about a month, according to Lindsay Blouin, deputy district defender. During the pandemic, setbacks have lingered and “normal” has a different meaning. “The pandemic has totally impacted how we represent people,” Blouin said. “It’s changed how we’ve practiced as public defenders. Financially, things are bad — but they’ve been bad.” Future of public defense threatened with fiscal collapse as coronavirus closes courts across state The Louisiana Public Defender Board … [Read more...] about During chaos of pandemic year, EBR public defenders face client restrictions, financial woes
The Tide Is High–and Getting Higher
Living near the ocean is a dream for many people. But in recent years, the effects of climate change have made it a dicey proposition. Hurricanes have become more intense , leading to bigger storm surges and heavier rainfall that pound coastlines, erode beaches, and destroy homes. That storm threat has been compounded by so-called nuisance flooding that occurs during high tides, even during calm weather and clear skies. A new study shows that nuisance flooding is exacerbated by dredging and the construction of piers and jetties that were intended to make coastal living easier but are in fact redirecting the flow of incoming ocean water and making high tides higher than ever before. Published Friday in the journal Science Advances , the study compared high and low tide ranges measured during the past 70 years with an older database of historic tidal measurements made in the mid-1800s and recently found in stacks of old boxes stored in an annex of the National Archives in … [Read more...] about The Tide Is High–and Getting Higher