Teacher strike exposes growing tensions over Alberta’s multi-million-dollar support for private schools

Alberta’s public schools are facing closures due to a teachers’ strike, intensifying debate over public funding for private schools. A citizen petition could trigger a referendum on whether to halt these allocations. Critics argue this diverts funds from understaffed public institutions, while private schools warn of accessibility issues and potential tuition hikes.

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More cops join Panda murder probe

Berhampur police have intensified their investigation into the murder of senior advocate and BJP member Pitabash Panda, who was shot dead by two assailants near his residence. Additional forces have been deployed as investigators explore potential motives including professional rivalries, property disputes, and financial dealings. Several suspects have been questioned, and CCTV footage is being…

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Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson: Whose career earnings and investments reign supreme?

Golf titans Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have built colossal business empires alongside their legendary careers. Woods, a billionaire, leverages endorsements and ventures like TGL. Mickelson, a top PGA earner, thrives on endorsements and his wellness brand, showcasing distinct yet equally successful financial strategies. Their rivalry continues to define golf’s business landscape.

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Rising People’s Party slams Naga Students Federation committee’s stand on non-Naga indigenous tribes

The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has condemned the Naga Students Federation’s Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) for its stance that only Nagas are indigenous to Nagaland. RPP highlighted the Nagaland government’s official recognition of Kachari, Kuki, Garo, and Mikir tribes as indigenous, challenging the ILRC’s ‘migrant’ label for these communities.

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Sorry Sam Altman, Amazon Web Services marketing head Julia White says: ChatGPT is great, but, you know, you can’t …

Amazon Web Services has launched Quick Suite, a new artificial intelligence tool. This suite aims to compete with major players like Microsoft and Google in the business AI market. Quick Suite offers features such as chatbots and AI agents for tasks like data analysis and report generation. Priced at $20 per user monthly, it integrates…

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Postal ballots arranged for elderly, PwD voters

Patna district is facilitating postal ballots for 32,036 electors with disabilities and 34,260 voters aged over 85 to ensure their participation in the assembly election. This initiative, under Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, allows absentee voters to cast their vote via postal ballot, with dedicated teams to visit their residences.

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