HC stays Punjab State Rural Livelihoods Mission selection process, flags ‘anomalies, ambiguities’ in marks

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the selection process for Block Program Managers and Cluster Coordinators. This action follows the court noticing anomalies and ambiguities in awarding marks. A scrutiny committee report submitted in a sealed cover highlighted these concerns. The court previously stayed the recruitment of Pharmacy Officers for similar reasons. The…

Michigan plans to remove the century-old Sanback Dam in 2026, reopening a half-mile of cold-water stream, restoring 14 wetland acres and protecting more than 70 downstream miles

The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region’s natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the environmental threats posed by polluted sediments. Restoration efforts will focus on enhancing wetlands and safeguarding vital cold water…