The Devastating Fire Incident In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 15-year-old girl from Guyana has been charged with 19 counts of murder following a fire that engulfed a school dormitory, resulting in the tragic loss of 18 Indigenous girls and one five-year-old boy. The incident unfolded in the central…
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DNA Confirmation Brings Closure to Mahdia Secondary School Tragedy In the wake of the devastating fire that consumed a female dormitory at Mahdia Secondary School, the government of Guyana has made a solemn announcement. After obtaining DNA results that match the names of 13 bodies previously unidentified visually, the government…
Suspected Arson Motivated by Mobile Phone Confiscation and Disciplined Relationship Investigators in Guyana have determined that a fire that claimed the lives of 19 individuals, mostly girls, in a school dormitory was intentionally started by a student. The suspect, who was upset over the confiscation of her mobile phone, had…
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A teenager is suspected of having caused the fire where 19 young people died and 17 others were injured in a school residence in the mining town of Mahdia, southwestern Guyana, after her cell phone was seized, the police stated this Tuesday. According to the police report, the ongoing investigations into the tragic fire that occurred on Sunday night in Mahdia, resulting in the loss of 19 lives, indicate that…
Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Children in Guyana Dormitory: A devastating overnight fire broke out in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 19 children. Authorities suspect that the fire may have been intentionally set, leading to a thorough investigation by the police and fire services. The building was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived at the scene, making rescue efforts…
In a devastating incident that has left the nation in shock, a fire engulfed a schoolgirls’ dormitory in Guyana, claiming the lives of 19 people. As the community struggles to come to terms with the immense loss, authorities have begun investigating the incident and have indicated that the fire may have been started maliciously. During a press conference with President Irfaan Ali, Guyana Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken shared preliminary findings…
A devastating fire broke out in a school dormitory in Guyana, resulting in the loss of at least 20 lives. President Irfaan Ali referred to the incident as a “major disaster” and expressed deep sorrow and pain over the tragic event. As investigations into the cause of the fire are underway, the government is mobilizing resources to provide necessary medical attention to the injured and support the affected families. The region where the school is located is grappling with heavy…
S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, arrived in Guyana on Friday for a three-day trip. Hugh Todd, Guyana’s foreign minister, welcomed the EAM when it arrived in Georgetown, the nation’s capital. Mr. Jaishankar posted on Twitter, saying, “Arrived in Georgetown, Guyana to a hearty welcome from FM Hugh Todd. Prepare for a fruitful visit. Along with meeting with numerous Ministers in Guyana and calling on the leadership, Mr. Jaishankar will co-chair the Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart, Hugh…
Controversial Deletions from NCERT Textbooks Raise Concerns The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has faced criticism following the release of new textbooks that exclude essential topics from the curriculum. These omissions were part of a “rationalization” exercise based on expert recommendations, which the NCERT announced last year. However, the deletions have sparked controversy and allegations of a deliberate attempt to whitewash certain subjects. Among the dropped topics are the Periodic Table in the Class 10 Chemistry textbook,…