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Prayagraj, December 25: As part of the preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, IG PAC East Zone Prayagraj, Rajeev Narain Mishra, stated that efforts have been made to incorporate all available new technology to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Speaking to ANI, Mishra explained that an underwater drone was tested on Wednesday, which will be used by the water police and Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC). "Efforts have been made to use all the new technology available to ensure the smooth conduct of this Maha Kumbh. In this sequence, an underwater drone was tested today. It will be used by the water police and PAC. This drone can identify a person or object underwater... We can deploy it anytime as needed... We are continuously making arrangements for all kinds of water surveillance," he said. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Tent Booking: Where Are IRCTC Tents Located in Prayagraj? What Is Room Rate? Here’s All You Need To Know’ . Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya criticised the previous state government led by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, referring to the 2013 Kumbh Mela incident in Prayagraj, where many devotees lost their lives. "When SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was the Chief Minister of UP, the Kumbh was organised in Prayagraj in 2013. The responsibility for the Kumbh Mela was handed to Azam Khan, and an incident occurred during the event in which many devotees died," he said. Maurya highlighted the success of the 2022 Ardh Kumbh Mela, which saw over 24 crore participants. "The Ardh Kumbh Mela was organised in 2022, with more than 24 crore people participating in the event...40-50 crore devotees are expected for the Maha Kumbh. We have made proper arrangements for the safety of the devotees," he said. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Indian Railways To Run Special Trains for Mahakumbh Devotees, Check Complete List and Details Here . Under the guidance of the Yogi government, the Maha Kumbh 2025 will showcase a vibrant display of India's cultural diversity from January 10 to February 24. The Uttar Pradesh Culture Department is finalising preparations to present the rich folk arts of India during this period, a press release stated. The Culture Department will set up 20 small stages at key locations across Prayagraj, allowing tourists, devotees, and locals to experience the country's diverse cultural heritage over 45 days. Folk dance forms from various states across India will be performed on these stages. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

The state’s jobless rate remained unchanged during November at 3.7% amid the slow tracking of lost jobs in western North Carolina. Economists have expected the initial round of individuals temporarily or permanently out of work due to Hurricane Helene damage would show up in the October and November state rates. The brunt of Helene ravaged the region on Sept. 27-28. “Because of the difficulty of surveying people in western North Carolina, these reports should have a big asterisk attached to it, indicating conclusions should be shelved due to the difficulty of accessing people and companies after Helene,” said Michael Walden, an economics professor at N.C. State University. As has been the pattern since early 2023, there was churn among the 10 private-sector categories during November. In the employer survey, there was a 14,700 net gain in private sector jobs from October, as well as a net gain of 300 government jobs. People are also reading... Leading the way in hiring was the professional and business services sector at 6,700, followed by 3,800 in construction, 3,400 in education and health services, 2,600 in other services and 900 in the lower-wage leisure and hospitality services. Economists say it is likely the boost on construction jobs is related to repair and recovery work in western N.C. Meanwhile, there was a 3,000 loss of manufacturing jobs, along with 300 in information technology. Over the past year, the state has had a net gain of 66,200 private-sector and 16,000 government jobs. Topping the private sector is 29,000 in educational and health services, 16,000 in professional and business services, 15,700 in leisure and hospitality services, and 7,600 in construction. Meanwhile, there was a loss of 7,500 in manufacturing. In the household survey, there was an overall 1,638 decline in the labor force from October, representing 1,747 fewer employed North Carolinians and 109 more listed as newly unemployed and looking for work. When people leave the work force, they are no longer considered as unemployed. Taking a year-over-year look, the state’s labor force is up 0.3%, or by 13,162. That represents a net gain of 4,027 people listed as employed and an increase of 9,135 of those considered unemployed and looking for work. rcraver@wsjournal.com 336-727-7376 @rcraverWSJ Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Popular but problematic plan

Investment to establish over 3,000 charging stations and a manufacturing plant, supporting Pakistan’s green energy transition Chinese enterprise ADM Group has announced a $350 million investment in Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, backed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), according to Radio Pakistan. The initiative aims to develop the EV ecosystem, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease reliance on traditional fuels. As part of this investment, 3,000 EV charging stations will be established nationwide. The deployment will see 1,000 stations in Sindh, 1,500 in Punjab, and 750 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Additionally, ADM Group has allocated $250 million to set up an EV manufacturing plant, while another $90 million will be invested in building charging infrastructure. The new EVs will feature a range of up to 300 kilometers per charge, marking a significant step toward affordable and sustainable transportation. This move aligns with Pakistan’s policy goal of achieving 30% eco-friendly car sales by 2030, as part of its broader green energy transition. The initiative builds upon ADM Group’s earlier announcement of a $250 million EV investment, with plans to integrate global resources and manufacturing technologies for locally produced vehicles. ADM also envisions exporting EVs to Middle Eastern and Asian markets, with potential annual revenue of $900 million. ADM Group CEO Yasir Bhambhani previously highlighted the two-phase approach: establishing a nationwide EV charging network, followed by the manufacturing of vehicles. The plant is expected to produce 72,000 units annually, ranging from economical hatchbacks to luxury sedans and commercial vans. This latest investment underscores ADM’s commitment to Pakistan’s EV sector, supporting government initiatives to cut carbon emissions and promote green energy solutions. While the EV market continues to grow globally—with sales exceeding 10 million units in 2022—Pakistan’s proactive approach could position it as a competitive player in the region. ADM’s strategic efforts complement Pakistan’s broader push for sustainability, enhancing connectivity through EV charging networks and fostering economic growth in the renewable energy sector. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );

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EDUCATION | GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state's standardized tests as a high school graduation requirement on Election Day, they joined a trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes tests over the past two decades. The vote on the ballot question leaves only seven states with mandatory graduation exams, a number that could soon shrink further. A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers. It gained steam in recent years with concerns about equity and learning setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Massachusetts, a teachers union led the campaign against the graduation requirement, arguing it was keeping too many students from receiving a diploma and weighing too heavily on choices about school curriculum. The other side received backing from prominent business leaders including former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and state officials including Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat. "We shouldn't have different expectations for students depending on which ZIP code they live in," Healey said. "We should have a uniformity to our expectations and they should be high for our students and our families." The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System tests are given in mathematics, science and technology, and English. The ballot question didn't end the tests, which are also used for assessing student progress. But passing them will no longer be required for a diploma. About 1% of high school seniors in Massachusetts, roughly 700 students, are denied a diploma each year because they failed the MCAS despite meeting other requirements. Most are English language learners or students with disabilities. Other states could abandon similar tests In the mid-2000s, a high of 27 states required students to pass an exam to graduate, according to the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers union. The states that still have them, for now, are New York, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia. In New York, state officials this month proposed a timeline to phase out exit exam requirements as part of an overhaul of graduation standards. Students would still take Regents exams in math, English, science and social studies, but beginning in the 202728 school year, passing scores would no longer be required for a diploma. The plan would give students alternatives like community service or capstone projects to demonstrate proficiency. Earlier this year, the Florida Senate passed a bill that would remove testing requirements for high school graduation, but the push stalled in the House. In New Jersey, a bill to end the state's graduation exam passed the state Assembly last year but then failed to pass the Senate. In Ohio, students must pass tests in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to graduate. Louisiana also requires students to pass a test and is the only state without an appeals process. In Texas, students must pass end-of-course assessments in algebra, English, biology and U.S. history. Debate continues over how to measure readiness Harry Feder, executive director of FairTest, which opposes the use of tests as graduation requirements, said it makes sense to shift away from the tests he calls a "cheap and easy way" to conduct education. "What we want out of high school grads isn't measured very well by a standardized test," he said, including whether students are critical thinkers, problem solvers or able to collaborate. Critics say easing the graduation requirement will result in lower standards. "The vote against the MCAS is yet another sign of the overwhelming power of the teachers unions in blue states, and will turn Massachusetts diplomas into nothing but participation trophies," said Michael Petrilli, president of the right-leaning Fordham Institute. Financial support for the elimination of the Massachusetts test requirement largely came from teachers unions, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, which contributed millions in direct and in-kind donations, and the NEA, which donated at least $500,000. On the other side, Bloomberg contributed $2.5 million to the campaign in favor of keeping the requirement. Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy said teachers have been speaking out against the requirement for more than a decade. "Students who were passing their courses were being denied diplomas because of this requirement," they said. "Educators were forced to narrow the curriculum in order to teach to the high-stakes test." Ultimately, Massachusetts voters approved getting rid of the MCAS as a graduation requirement by a margin of 59% to 41%. Get local news delivered to your inbox!EXCLUSIVE: Primebook Gen 2.0 To Launch By April 2025 With AI Features

Searing guitar riffs, primal drums, and electronic textures collide with impassioned vocals to create a chaotic yet precise sonic storm that blurs the lines between human aggression and mechanical force. That’s industrial rock, and for fans of German band KMFDM, it is the sweet spot between the freedom to express individuality and rebelling against a system of political corruption and injustice. But in 1999, when the band’s lyrics were cited by the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado, which resulted in 13 deaths, their message of resistance was suddenly eclipsed by the violence they had long condemned. In January, a song by the band was featured in a TikTok video posted moments before a 17-year-old unleashed gunfire at Iowa’s Perry High School, killing two and wounding others. And now, the band has once again been thrust into the spotlight by photos of 15-year-old freshman Natalie Rupnow , who on Monday killed a teacher and student at her private school in Madison, Wisconsin. The images show her wearing a black KMFDM band shirt while at a shooting range. Band says music stands against violence KMFDM issued a statement condemning the Columbine massacre, expressing sympathy for the victims and explaining its music was intended to stand against violence. “KMFDM are an art form — not a political party. From the beginning our music has been a statement against war, oppression, fascism and violence against others,” read the statement at the time. KMFDM told CNN on Saturday it has been “distressing” to be in a similar situation again, after “how unfairly maligned KMFDM was by the media during Columbine, in what was tantamount to a witch hunt.” “We stand by these words as strongly now as we did back then,” KMFDM said in its statement. “We don’t believe Natalie Rupnow wore a KMFDM T-shirt because she’s necessarily a fan of the band, but instead because she glorified the Columbine shooters. Sadly, there’s a subculture of sick individuals who do have an obscure fascination with the Columbine massacre, and our band’s acronym will forever be associated with it.” KMFDM said the concern should not be its music but the ubiquitous, with a persistent rise in gun-related deaths and mass shootings that have killed hundreds of children and school staff in classrooms. “In a culture that is obsessed with guns, people will always try and blame someone or something else for these tragic events, rather than the abundant and easy access to firearms,” KMFDM said. The history of industrial rock The first decade of industrial music was recognized as being “very experimental and very hard to listen to,” said industrial music expert Alexander Reed. It started with combining noise samples – ranging from vacuum cleaners, power tools or banging on metal – with drum beats and turning them into songs. “It was very interested in turning noise into music and music into noise. That’s tied into their idea of flipping notions of the powerless versus the empowered, or good versus evil,” Reed, a professor of music at Ithaca College, told CNN. Industrial music originated in the 1970s in northern England, Germany, and, to some extent, San Francisco before spreading all over the world. Around the mid-1980s, Reed says, industrial musicians began incorporating influences from dance music and rock ‘n’ roll, leading to KMFDM’s rise. The band was founded in 1984 as a performance art project. KMFDM is its original German name, which is intentionally grammatically absurd and stands for “Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid,” translated and interpreted as “No pity for the majority.” The name, KMFDM told CNN, was inspired by Dadaism, the early 20th century antiestablishment art movement which rejected nationalism and war. KMFDM surged to success in the late ’80s and early ’90s, alongside fellow industrial pioneers Nine Inch Nails and Ministry, who helped bring the genre into the mainstream. Themes of dominance and military violence come up all over the history of both industrial and electronic music. They are expressed through the melodic differences between electronic instruments and acoustic rock, Clara Latham, an assistant professor of music technology at The New School in New York City told CNN. Electronic instruments, like drum machines, synthesizers, and keyboards, have a machine precision that lacks the nuance that a drummer or guitar player conveys with fluctuations in tempo. When these elements collide, Latham says, they create a cacophony of melodic chaos. “The sound gets associated with a kind of oppressive quality in comparison, and that became part of the industrial aesthetic,” Latham said. “Compare a crazy guitar solo where the guitar sounds like it has a mind of its own, with an electronic artist at a console turning knobs – it has a totally different connotation.” The combination of the aesthetic sound differences projects the anti-violence messages behind the music: “There is a very, very clear anti-authority, anti-capitalism, anti-establishment political message that’s trying to be shouted,” Latham said. “One of the reasons why they have an enduring sort of legacy among young people is they really make people feel listened to,” Reed said. “They stand for the side of the oppressed, so their politics and their music seem to say, ‘Hey, if you are marginalized, if you are pushed to the side, we will listen to you.’ And some of that sort of earnest fist pumping power that comes through their rock influences is acting as a way to empower their listeners.” KMFDM has released 24 studio albums and related projects and continues to release music. The band had a 40th anniversary tour around the world in October. “KMFDM’s fans are incredibly dedicated, outspoken and loyal, without them, it would be unbearable to continue to exist through times like these,” KMFDM said. Underlying theme of school shootings is gun violence, not music, experts say It is unclear if Rupnow was inspired by the Columbine shooters or if her interest in KMFDM stemmed from Columbine shooter Eric Harris wearing the band’s shirt and citing its lyrics. But whether an individual has a particular musical preference likely has no effect on their decisions to carry out violence, Indre Viskontas, neuroscientist and associate professor of psychology at the University of San Francisco, told CNN. “When people are in a state of anger or very heightened emotions, they often listen to music to help them regulate their emotions, to blow off steam, get that anger out in a healthy way, so that they don’t act aggressively, or ways in which they wouldn’t want to,” Viskontas said. “A person who is going to go into a school and murder children has a lot of issues. That is not healthy behavior, so there’s obviously a lot of failures that have led up to that particular behavior, but I don’t see any evidence that their particular style of music would lead to or enhance that behavior.” Reed, who wrote the book “Assimilate: A Critical History of Industrial Music,” points to examples of how people misinterpret music to fit their own ideas. “People are going to mishear things. Paul Ryan thought that Rage Against the Machine was a right-wing band, and they clapped back saying ‘You are the machine against whom we rage,’” Reed said. One alt-right founder and white nationalist “claimed Depeche Mode is the official band of the alt right when they had been wearing literal Karl Marx beards unironically in their previous video.” It may also be likely that the Columbine shooters misinterpreted the messages in KMFDM’s music, Reed said, since the band consistently denounces violence and uses lyrics that critique social and political issues. “KMFDM was one of a bunch of bands that they listened to and music was only one of a bunch of things that they were into, a lot of which was a lot less savory,” Reed said. “But the most important thing that Columbine kids were into were guns.” The past year has continued to see a rising number of school shootings and a lack of legislation to curb gun violence . There have been at least 83 school shootings in the US so far this year as of December 16, according to CNN’s analysis of events reported by the Gun Violence Archive, Education Week and Everytown for Gun Safety. “After every school shooting, we outsource our conversations, difficult decisions, policies, and our sense of societal guilt to symbols, so we can point to them and say, ‘Oh, well, they listen to this rock band’ and we no longer have to have a conversation about gun control, or the degree to which we are raising our adolescents through screens and algorithms that veer their screens toward extremist politics,” Reed said. “We are missing the point – that the problem is not the music, it’s the guns.”