The forest department has reversed the decision to increase the entry fee for tourists to Ponmudi after protests from the public. The Forest Development Agency had initially raised the fee to generate more revenue and increase the salary of tourist guides at Ponmudi, Mankayam, and Kallar tourist spots. However, after protests from DYFI, the fee…
The decision by the corporation to charge a rental fee for using the Saraswati Mandapam during the Navaratri Mahotsavam has caused controversy. However, the mayor clarified that the mandapam and auditorium would be provided free of charge to the committee overseeing the mandapam, as in previous years. The rental fee was not intentional but automatically…
The Delhi government has announced new rates and norms for buses at interstate terminals to improve operations at the capital’s three ISBTs. The new uniform stand fee for interstate operations of state-run and private buses will be implemented starting September 15, and will only be collected through the FASTag-based system. This decision was made after…
Students at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies in Hyderabad have been protesting for nearly a week, demanding the resignation of the in-charge vice-chancellor and appointment of a permanent replacement. They also want improvements in fee reimbursement, food quality, healthcare, and mental health services. The current vice-chancellor has promised to address their concerns. The lack…