Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday appreciated the Army and the civil administration for rescuing tourists stranded in the higher reaches of Gulmarg after a technical snag developed in a private helicopter.An official statement said that the Chief Minister appreciated the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Army and the civil administration in safely rescuing the stranded tourists following the helicopter malfunction in the ski resort town.The Chief…

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Jakarta, May 8 (IANS) Three people were killed after Mount Dukono erupted in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, local police said on Friday.Search and rescue authorities earlier said that rescuers were working to evacuate about 20 hikers trapped by the eruption.Mount Dukono erupted at around 7:40 am local time on Friday, sending a column of volcanic ash up to about 10 km into the sky, Xinhua news agency reported.Local rescue authorities warned residents not to carry out activities within a 4-km …

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New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a comprehensive structural audit of all government schools in the national capital to assess the actual condition of infrastructure and essential facilities, an official said on Friday. The audit will examine the structural strength and safety of school buildings, along with basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets, cleanliness and fire safety systems.The decision was taken after the Chief Minister conducted a surprise…

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