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Waterlogging had weakened the roots of the tree, leaving it in a precarious condition, residents said

A G.O. to this effect was issued by the Social Justice Department following the announcement made by Minister Vanni Arasu in this regard during the Budget session

The sudden announcement by private schools inconvenienced parents who had just dropped their children off, with school vans having arrived and classes about to begin

La France vit samedi 24 octobre une nouvelle journée de mobilisations sociales, avec plusieurs manifestations attendues. Le gouvernement a fortement musclé le dispositif sécuritaire après les destructions et les pillages de la semaine passée, dont les images ont fait le tour du monde. Des violences policières avaient également émaillé la journée du 17 octobr

V Srbsku se budou v neděli konat předčasné parlamentní volby. Dnes už bývalý prezident Aleksandar Vučić je vyhlásil na začátku září. O pár týdnů později k nim přidal i svou rezignaci. Jeho hlavním soupeřem ale letos není opozice parlamentní, nýbrž ta studentská. Podle průzkumů jsou šance vyrovnané. Studenty k volbám dovedly už téměř dva roky trvající protivl

Power and water outages in Johannesburg pose serious health risks for medically vulnerable residents who depend on powered equipment, reliable hygiene and caregiving support.

When local government fails, the fallout isn’t just measured in bad audit reports. It’s felt in dry taps, flooded yards and stalled infrastructure. Ahead of the upcoming elections, Daily Maverick visited Lekwa-Teemane, where systemic municipal decay is pushing residents towards a crossroad: will years of collapse drive voters to the polls, or deepen their di

Ten years after a historic court victory, Slovo Park is still waiting for the future it was promised. Can the informal settlement’s residents still believe in election promises?

Niemand nutzt die aktuellen Krawalle in Frankreich so geschickt aus wie Marine Le Pen. Ihr strategisches Repertoire reicht von Mitgefühl bis zur eingestreuten Paranoia.

The Delta State Government has approved a N4bn empowerment programme to provide N250,000 grants each to 15,000 residents to support small businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-plans-n4bn-business-grants-for-15000-residents/

Village officials in Nanmoku, Gunma Prefecture, are hoping a sister-city agreement will help attract young people from Peru.

Organised by the Disha Students’ Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), the demonstration also called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners

Hundreds take to the streets as Yogendra Yadav, Annie Raja, and farmers’ groups join protest; police say 20 detained, one FIR resgistered

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

A California district attorney is holding parents responsible for serious electric motorcycle accidents involving their children. Natalie Morales has more.

Programme aims at teaching children compassion and respect for senior citizens

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee visited Griffiths Middle School in Downey, California, to surprise students at two local schools with new musical instruments.

The University of Ghana has directed undergraduate students whose Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) falls below 1.00 to withdraw from their programmes. Read More: https://punchng.com/university-of-ghana-orders-withdrawal-of-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00/

Ogun State Police have arrested three secondary school students aged 12 and 18 during a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa, the command has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-ogun-secondary-school-students-during-cult-initiation/

The speculation doing the rounds is that the intervention of a few over-enthusiastic elected representatives led to the chaos

They alleged that videos related to the incident were being circulated with misleading claims, creating tension in the area

The protest came a day after the leopard and two cubs were captured by the Forest Department

Michigan reactor restart is delayed as Trump administration champions nuclear energy to meet booming AI power demand

A snap parliamentary vote on October 25 will determine whether a student-led group can loosen Vucic’s grip on power.

As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.

A perfectly timed school excursion left year 12 students smiling as they unpacked the ruins of Pompeii for their HSC exam.

Instead of abandoning the stock market entirely, investors rotated into defensive dividend-paying staples and utilities

La Corée du Sud «propose officiellement la tenue de pourparlers militaires avec la Corée du Nord, afin de confirmer mutuellement l’emplacement précis de la ligne de démarcation militaire terrestre (MDL).

K9 Kuddles has been going into Dunedin's halls of residence for a decade helping stressed students during exam season.

<p>KARACHI: The Clifton Neighbourhood Association (CNA) on Thursday wrote to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, expressing concerns over construction at Nehr-i-Khayyam and calling for the complete project report, approved engineering drawings, details of the engineering firm and responsible engineers, and the PC-I, including the project scope, cost an

Some municipalities allow truant students to undergo health checkups on days and times when they would not meet other students at school.

Gen Z students spent two years protesting in the streets. Now they want to lead the government.

Orange County, California's District Attorney Todd Spitzer is cracking down on parents whose kids were involved in e-bike and e-motorcycle accidents. Natalie Morales reports on the warning for parents.

A teacher wounded in last week's attack on a special education classroom at an Oregon elementary school never had a chance to try to shelter any of the children inside, she said Wednesday in a statement issued by a family friend.

Ekiti residents are urging Governor Biodun Oyebanji to prioritise industrialisation, job creation, and youth development in his second term in office. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanjis-second-term-jobs-industries-top-ekiti-residents-expectations/

For decades, federal Pell Grants have helped millions of students from low- and middle-income families afford college. Now, for the first time, that financial aid will also be available for short-term vocational training programs designed to help students enter the workforce. Stephanie Sy reports on the rollout of Workforce Pell for our series, Rethinking Co

What the recent wave of protests in Europe have in common is the framing of protests as viral spectacles, staged for the cameras, digital platforms and distant audiences, says an academic.

The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged several parents with child endangerment in e-moto related incidents.

The Senate has ordered the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the killing of 113 persons, including six police officers, in Benue State communities Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-ig-to-probe-killing-of-113-benue-residents/

A plan that would allow 20-storey unit blocks in an inner-west suburb has enraged residents. Housing advocates welcome the proposal for more mid-rise apartments.

Residents living near the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium say years of noise and litter from events have harmed their quality of life. Now, a sold-out All White Sing Along Picnic is scheduled to go ahead despite the metro’s environmental health unit objecting to the event.

Shop owners in France are strengthening their shop windows and buying non-lethal weapons to protect their businesses from looting during protests this weekend.

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/QJtNeQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/22/93efb4d1-cbdb-485a-9060-e37f63405325.jpg">Die Trickkiste des selbsternannten Polit-Zampano und Big Spenders ist leer. In Frankreich fehlt das Geld in der Kasse – und ein Präsident, der im Elysée-Palast lösungsorientiert regieren würde

Young Serbians have built a system that poses a threat to President Aleksandar Vucic’s grip on power.

The students, reportedly affiliated with the MSF and the SFI, tore up the photo, stepped on it and raised slogans at the closure of the union election campaigning at MES Kalladi College, Mannarkkad

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has graduated 2,194 students and conferred honorary doctorates on Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and Niyi Olajide. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuad-graduates-record-2194-students-honours-two/

The students alleged that the ‘institute administration was resorting to measures that amounted to collective punishment by denying them access to basic facilities amid the ongoing agitation’

Alpha Schools says its AI-based instruction and focus on developing "life skills" set students up for success. Some experts say it's too good to be true.

Nearly two-thirds of Toronto residents, 63 per cent, say road maintenance and traffic flow in their community is bad or terrible, according to a new poll on getting around the city. However, when asked for their overall ability to get where they need to go, the survey by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found a […]

Dublin Fire Brigade is reporting a surge in Halloween-related calls in the run-up to the holiday.

Incident allegedly happened during finale of a college union election campaign in Palakkad

Curriculum content, college facilities, accommodation and public transport are key issues when sizing up third-level options

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/ri4TNw/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/22/e5ca5478-3176-4a2d-89d7-5cff773833a5.jpg">Prognosen sehen die 58-Jährige bei 34 bis 38 Prozent im ersten Wahlgang. Ob die Unruhen zu ihrem Umfragezuwachs beigetragen haben, lässt sich aus den Daten bisher nicht ableiten

The Pistis Foundation has begun a five-day free medical and surgical outreach in Lagos, targeting 5,000 residents for various health conditions. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-targets-5000-lagos-residents-in-free-medical-outreach/

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 &mdash; All 462 Malaysian students currently pursuing their studies in France are reported to be safe,...

For 35 years, regional high school students in Western Australia have exhibited their art in this gallery. Here are five works you should see.