Flights at Jakarta airport cancelled due to Anak Krakatau volcano eruption

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands showed signs of activity Saturday and erupted for 30…

Uttarakhand seals unrecognised madrasas; operations of 20 institutions discontinued

Authorities in Uttarakhand have sealed several unrecognised madrasas for failing to meet standards. Action was taken against institutions in Dehradun and Haldwani districts by officials. A total of twenty unrecognised madrasas have discontinued operations across the state. The government aims to ensure modern and quality education in minority institutions. This crackdown continues as per the…