1.Hong Kong Fire: 44 dead, hundreds still missing -On November 26, a fire started on scaffolding at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po in Hong Kong and spread rapidly across multiple high-rise blocks wrapped in bamboo and other flammable external materials. At least 44 people had died as of 7 am IST (November 27) while hundreds were missing. The local police had reportedly arrested three construction executives even as investigators were looking into how renovation work on the structure had allowed the fire to spread vertically so fast.Read more at:
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/hong-kong-blaze-why-buildings-have-disastrous-fires-and-how-they-can-be-prevented/article70328713.ece
2.Children Must Be Introduced To Constitution In An Interesting Way : President Droupadi Murmu Bats For Children's Edition.
Children must grow up feeling connected to the Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday at the Constitution Day function organised by the Supreme Court. She stressed that interesting information about the Constitution should reach students through their political science textbooks. “Children should be given interesting information about the Constitution so that the future generation feels connected with the Constitution. They should be educated about the Constitution via their political science books”, she said.
https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/children-must-be-introduced-to-constitution-in-an-interesting-way-president-droupadi-murmu-bats-for-childrens-edition-311295
3.In an open letter to Indians on the occasion of Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all citizens to place duties to the nation at the forefront, underscored their responsibility towards democracy through voting, and suggested that educational institutions celebrate Constitution Day by recognising first-time voters turning 18.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/constitutional-duties-are-foundation-for-strong-democracy-pm-modi-inletter-to-citizens-on-constitution-day/article70324538.ece
4.The University of Mumbai on Wednesday announced that all the examinations scheduled in Winter 2025 have been postponed due to the election of municipal councils and nagar panchayats.In a circular issued on Wednesday, the university informed all its affiliated colleges that the exams, earlier planned between December 1 and 4, will now be conducted from December 16 to 19. While the dates have been revised, the timing of the exams will remain unchanged.
https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-university-postpones-winter-2025-exams-due-to-civic-elections-23605018
5.The Taj Public Service Welfare Trust (TPSWT), established in December 2008 after the Mumbai terror attacks, completes 17 years of steadfast humanitarian service this year. Since its inception the Trust has remained committed to supporting survivors and families impacted by both man-made tragedies and natural calamities, while also advancing the welfare of injured and differently-abled members of the armed forces.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/development/taj-public-service-welfare-trust-marks-17-years-of-humanitarian-service
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