Jakarta – The DKI Jakarta Transport Agency (Dishub) has added a fleet of ships to serve tourists bound for the Thousand Islands during the 2025 Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holidays. However, ship deviations are still adjusted to weather conditions for the safety of passengers. Head of DKI Jakarta Transport Service Syafrin Liputo said that during Christmas this year, DKI Jakarta Transport Agency added four ships to support sea transport services to Seribu Islands. The fleet is ready to be operated to serve people who want to travel. “Of course, we have added four ships this year and in principle they are ready to serve the public for those traveling to the Thousand Islands,” Syafrin said at Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday (17/12/2025). SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT However, Syafrin stressed that the ship’s departure is very dependent on the situation and weather conditions. DKI Transport Agency will coordinate with KSOP and refer to weather forecasts from BMKG before deciding on ship operations. “For departure to Seribu Islands we adapt to the situation and weather conditions. In line with BMKG forecasts,” he said. Syafrin gave an example, the DKI Jakarta Transport Agency temporarily stopped shipping services to Seribu Islands for the past two days because weather conditions made it impossible for shipping. “For the past two days, after we coordinated with KSOP, our shipping service to Seribu Islands was stopped because the weather did not allow it,” he explained. The DKI Transport Agency urges people who wish to go on holiday to Seribu Islands to always monitor weather information and ship departure schedules through official channels. Passenger safety is the main priority in marine transport services during the Christmas holidays. (clock/yld)

Jakarta – Police questioned the owner of the burned-out Terra Drone office building, with the initials N. Police said the owner admitted that the building did not have an emergency staircase. “Yes, it is true, this is the situation (there are no emergency stairs). But the permit, the building construction permit and the certificate of functional fitness, were issued in 2014, 2015,” Chief of Criminal Investigation Unit for the Central Jakarta Metro Police, AKBP Roby Heri Saputra, told reporters on Wednesday (17/20252). The building owner also admitted that there was no further maintenance on the building because it was rented by PT Terra Drone Indonesia. He said building owners leave maintenance to tenants. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “So if it’s rented, there’s no maintenance from the building owner. The tenant takes care of that,” he said. The police will also examine expert witnesses. He said investigators are still looking into whether there was any alleged negligence on the part of the building owner. “The results of the inspection show that he (the building owner) answered the questions, but we still haven’t found the element of negligence, we are still looking for it,” he said. For information, the fire took place on Tuesday (12/09) afternoon. The fire started in the inventory room on the 1st floor where lithium polymer (LiPo) type drone batteries were stored. Batteries that have already been damaged are stored in a pile in that room. The battery then fell and a spark appeared and grabbed a usable battery that was also stored in the room. The fire then grew and spread to other floors of the building. It trapped 22 people, suffocated and died at the scene. (wnv/haf)

Jakarta – BMKG has announced that Tropical Cyclone 93S is now strengthening and has the potential to become a tropical cyclone or storm within the next 24 hours. BMKG warns of the potential for moderate to heavy intensity rain in Bali and a number of Java islands. “The 93S tropical seed system has a medium-high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours,” BMKG wrote on its Instagram account on Wednesday (12/17/2025). This data is an update as of 07:00 WIB this morning. BMKG explained that tropical cyclone 93S seeds started forming on December 11, 2025 at 07:00 WIB. Currently, the position of the cyclone is around the Indian Ocean south of East Java. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “This condition has a direct and indirect impact on extreme weather conditions and territorial waters in Indonesia in the 24 hours until December 18, 2025 at 07.00 WIB,” BMKG wrote. The impact of tropical cyclone 93S is as follows: Rain with moderate to heavy intensity in:-Central Java-DI Yogyakarta-East Java-Bali-West Nusa Tenggara-West-East Nusa Tenggara Strong winds:-Southern coast from West Java to Bali High Sea waves (1.25-2.5 m Southern Ocean island to 2.5 m southern sea): It is known that Indonesia is currently surrounded by 3 cyclones are, namely Cyclone Daffodils, 93S Cyclone Seeds and 95S Cyclone Seeds. Based on analysis at the same time, two other cyclones Bakung and 95S now have a low chance of becoming tropical cyclones. (eva/dhn)

Updated: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:56 (IST) Violent clashes broke out between students in various schools in Bihar, in which 19 students were injured. The condition of one of the injured is said to be critical. This incident happened in the state administration which held a meeting with the parents. Photo Jagran Jagran Team, Patna. In Nawada and Gopalganj, incidents of fierce fighting between two groups of minor girls and boys due to various trivial reasons have shocked the school management, administration and parents. A total of 19 students were injured in the clashes in both the districts. The injured include eight girl students of Government Middle School in Hisua Bazar, Nawada and 11 students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Balesara in Uchkagaon block area of ​​Gopalganj. Remove Advertisement Read Only News Some teachers were also injured while intervening during the fight between students. It is a matter of relief that most of the injured boys and girls are safe. The condition of only one student is said to be critical. Both the cases did not reach the police station in writing, but the activity of the education department and administration increased. In the meeting held in the presence of Navodaya Vidyalaya management, administration, police and parents, a consensus was reached on regular police patrolling in the hostel. The education officer in charge of Nawada said strict action will be taken after investigation. Controversy in Gopalganj due to being hit by a cricket ball: The controversy in the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya campus of Gopalganj started with a student being hurt by a cricket ball. On December 13, class 8 students were playing cricket when the ball hit a class 9 student who was passing by. It is alleged that class 9 students beat up a class 8 student over this issue. That day most of the teachers including the principal were busy with the entrance exam of Navodaya Vidyalaya which was going on in the district headquarters and therefore the situation could not be controlled in time. The matter did not stop here. That same evening, when the students of class VIII came to have lunch in the mess, they were attacked by the students of class IX. In this incident, 11 class 8 students were injured and some teachers were also injured during rescue operations. On receiving information about this, a large number of parents reached the school on Tuesday and raised the question about the safety of the students and demanded strict action against the guilty students. On receiving the information, on the instructions of DM, BDO Kumar Prashant and Police Station Head Abhishek Kumar reached the school and spoke to the parents. Information about the incident was taken from the victim students and the offending students were identified and given a final warning. The BDO assured the angry parents that male and female police officers will now constantly monitor the boys and girls hostels located on the campus during night patrolling. Children can complain by giving a written application to the relevant officer. Girl students clashed in Nawada over theft of money. Here, on Tuesday, in the middle school of Hisua Bazar, Nawada, a class 8 student got into a fight after he accused another of stealing money. When the teachers found out about it, they put it out and calmed down. While returning home, the girl students of one party, along with the women of the house, surrounded the girl students of the other party near a private school near Tailik Thakurwadi and attacked them. Eight girl students were injured in this. His parents accused a teacher of the school of exaggerating the matter. In this matter, education officer in charge, dr. Amarjeet Kumar, said that the incident will be investigated and strict action will be taken against the culprits. The doctor informed the girl students that they were injured and traumatized by the assault. He said the condition of one was critical.

Updated: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:50 (IST) Rampur District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi inspected the Collector. During the inspection, 16 employees were found absent, after which they informed the concerned employees…read more Jagran Correspondent, Rampur. There was dense fog on Tuesday. Owing to this increase of cold the weather was even till ten o’clock like that of six o’clock; many employees of the collector stayed at home and enjoyed the cold. Meanwhile, District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi reached the Collectorate to inspect. When 16 employees were found absent during the inspection, the employees concerned were warned and their explanation was sought. Also warned of strict action if found not to be present in the future. At the same time, the DM expressed his displeasure over the finding of dirt and betel leaves and warned to make improvements. Remove Ad Only Read News DM expressed displeasure over filth found during inspection. DM inspected the collection site at 10 am. During the inspection, after examining the attendance register of the employees, 16 employees of the joint office etc. found absent. A notice was issued to him regarding this and instructions were given to provide clarification. Also warned and instructed the employees concerned to be present in the office at the scheduled time from now on. Some of the absent employees expressed regret for their late arrival and also assured that they will be in the office on time in the future. Will not repeat this type of negligence. Answer sought when employees were found absent. In this order, DM directed the City Magistrate to regularly check the attendance register of all the employees every day at 10:00 am and take action of salary deduction against the absent employees. Also ordered that if there is no improvement in the work system even after this, departmental action should be taken against the employees concerned. Dissatisfaction over finding dirt: During inspection, piles of dirt were found at various places in the Collectorate premises. Excessive dirt was found especially in the canteen premises. The canteen operator was warned and instructed to maintain regular cleanliness in and around the canteen. Clear instructions were given to the persons concerned to ensure that no dirt of any kind is found at bicycle stands, canteens and other public places. Despite the instructions, if any kind of dirtiness or disorder is found in the future, action will be taken against the concerned.

Education Desk, New Delhi. The registration process for the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is underway. Along with the students, teachers and parents also participate enthusiastically. The last date for PPC 2026 registration is January 11, 2026. In such a situation, students, teachers or parents who want to apply for reservation about the exam can register online by visiting innovateindia1.mygov.in within the deadlines. You can apply through mobile number, email or Digilocker only. Registration is mandatory to participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. Registration can be done by mobile number or email only. Apart from this, those who have DigiLocker ID can also apply using it. Steps and Link to Register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: To register first you need to go to the official website innovateindia1.mygov.in. You need to click on Share Now on the home page of the website. Now select according to your category – Student (Self Participation), Student (Participation by Teacher login), Teacher, Parent and click on Click to participate under it. Register by entering your full name, mobile number/email id. After this complete the registration process by filling other details. About 60 lakh applications have been received so far. According to the details given on the official website, around 57,86,159 lakh applications have been received so far. Of those who have registered, the number of students is 53,12,746 lakh, the number of teachers is 4,14,131 and the number of parents is 59,282. Like last year, 3 crore applications are expected to be received. Like last year, more than 3 million applications for discussion about the exam will be received this year as well. Last year, a total of 3.53 crore applications were received. As a result, it was recognized by Guinness World Records.

In Raxaul, criminals looted lakhs by holding a family hostage. By Vijay Kumar Giri Edited by: Nishant Bharti Updated: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:52 (IST) In Raxaul, Bihar, criminals looted lakhs by holding a family hostage. The incident took place in East Champaran district, where criminals entered the house and took the family hostage and looted lakhs. Jagran Correspondent, Raxaul (East Champaran). Late on Tuesday evening, armed criminals entered two houses and carried out robbery in South Canal area of ​​Champapur village under Ramgarhwa block of the subdivision. The criminals targeted the houses of Dhandev Sah and Mukesh Mahato. According to the victims, about half a dozen armed miscreants entered the house from the back door. The criminals took possession of the house by force and locked other members of the family in a room. After this, the miscreants looted the goods kept in the house. Remove ads Read news only The victims said that some criminals stood guard outside during the incident, although their exact number could not be known. The police started an investigation. As soon as information about the incident was received, the police reached the spot and started investigation. The police are busy with searches in the surrounding areas and efforts are being made to identify the criminals. There is an atmosphere of panic in the town after the incident.

By Jagran News Edited by: Rajesh Sharma Updated: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:50 (IST) Himachal Teacher Transfer In Himachal Pradesh, the Education Department has prepared a proposal for simultaneous transfer of 5,000 teachers. This large-scale change … read more 5000 teachers will be transferred together in Himachal Pradesh. Symbolic photo Anil Thakur, Shimla. Himachal Teachers Transfer, There is going to be a big change in the education department once the new academic session starts in Himachal Pradesh. Five thousand teachers will be transferred simultaneously in March. The movement for this has intensified at the departmental level. For the first time such a big change is taking place. Remove Advertisement Read Only News The Education Department is going to create a separate sub-cadre of teachers for schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A selection exam will be conducted to join it. Only the teachers who qualify this examination will be placed in the sub-cadre. The Directorate of School Education prepared this proposal and sent it to the government for approval. The final decision on this will be taken in the cabinet meeting. Three options for sub-frame: Three options have been kept for sub-frame. The first selection is by examination, through which good teachers can be selected. The second is to keep those teachers in the sub-cadre who are already teaching in CBSE affiliated schools. The third option is for new recruitment. The cabinet will take the final decision on this. So we will have to move out of school. Teachers have been staying in the city and surrounding schools for a long time. Most of these schools are affiliated to CBSE. Teachers will have to appear for examination to join sub cadre. If they do not appear in the examination or do not want to join the sub-cadre, they will have to withdraw from their school. Most of the teachers in these schools are those who have political and administrative access. There is going to be a big upheaval in the education department. The education department imposed a ban on transfers and retirements in the middle of the session. This ban will also be lifted in March. The ban on general transfers will also end, allowing for fast transfers. This could cause great unrest in the department. Preparations for this have been started at the departmental level. Complete lists are updated to see where the positions are vacant and where promotions and retirements will take place. 87 schools got CBSE affiliation. Preparations are on to get CBSE affiliation to 100 CBSE schools in Himachal. So far 87 schools have got affiliation. Recently, Education Secretary Rakesh Kanwar held a meeting with the officials of the department, in which the sub-cadre of teachers was discussed. It was decided in the meeting that the examination will be held in February 2026. Principals, teachers and non-teaching staff will be selected through the examination conducted by the School Education Board, Dharamshala. Academic excellence and contribution in co-curricular activities will also be made the basis of selection.

Updated: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:49 (IST) The widening work on Gangotri National Highway has not yet started. Due to this, pilgrims will have to face the problem of traffic jams in the next Yatra season also … read more Jagran Correspondent, Uttarkashi. Even in the next Yatra season, pilgrims do not see any relief from the problem of traffic jams on the Gangotri National Highway. Here, the proposed widening work in five phases from Uttarkashi to Bhairon Ghati has not yet started. Remove advertisement Just read the news At the same time, after the Dharali disaster, the proposed widening work is being reviewed by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. In such a situation, there is little hope that expansion work will start here soon. However, BRO officials expressed hope that the widening work would be started by March 2026. Let us tell you that Gangotri National Highway is important from Chardham and strategic point of view. Where during the travel season a large number of pilgrims travel through this highway to visit Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham. At the same time, the army also provides logistics and other military supplies through this highway to the forward posts along the China border. But near the district headquarters, the highway is quite narrow in areas like Ujeli, Maneri, Bhatwadi, Gangnani, Dabrani etc. As a result, the problem of traffic jams continues here. Under the central government’s ambitious Chardham All Weather Road project, BRO has planned to widen the highway in five phases from Chungi Badathi in Uttarkashi to Bhaironghati. But work on this has not yet started. While DPR for widening in the fifth, fourth and first phase was also almost prepared. At the same time, the expansion work under the fifth phase was expected to start in the district headquarters even before the last Chardham Yatra season. But after the Dharali disaster, the review of the proposed widening work is underway. In such a situation, there is little hope that expansion work will start here soon. At the same time, Chardham Yatra will start after about four months in the month of April. In such a situation, if the widening work is not started soon, the pilgrims will again have to face the problem of traffic jams by traveling through narrow roads. President of the hotel association, Shailendra Matuda, says that due to increasing pressure of vehicles and narrowing of the highway, there is a problem of jam in Ujeli, Bhatwadi, Gangnani, Limchigad and Songad etc. To overcome this problem, widening work should start as soon as possible. Also Read – Exam special train will run between Moradabad and Dehradun for RRB exam, these will be the interruptions. The debris that came during the rainy season will also add to the problem. The debris that accumulates in Dharasu, Nalupani and Dunda Devidhar etc. during the rainy season. came on the Gangotri National Highway was not removed. If this debris is not removed before the Chardham Yatra, the problems of the pilgrims may increase. President of the hotel association, Shailendra Matura, said that it is necessary to clear the debris that came from many places during the rainy season before the widening of BRO is started soon. A meeting was held on Tuesday evening itself regarding the revised cost estimate of the proposed widening, if approved soon, the tender for Package Five will be issued. The widening work will start from March after the tender process is completed in two months. Rajkishore, Commander BRO.

Three viral videos, three big questions… In the past few days, three different viral videos – 5 minutes 39 seconds, 19 minutes and 40 minutes – have been in the news on social media platforms. These clips created anger, confusion and curiosity among users. The biggest question is whether these videos are real or a dangerous use of AI deepfake technology? Experts say that sharing any viral video without verification is not only wrong, but it can also be a criminal offence. 5 minutes 39 seconds video: A 5 minutes 39 seconds video is going viral on social media, making serious allegations. However, there has been no official confirmation of this video. Many social media users and digital security experts believe that this could be an AI-spoofed video, which is being spread on purpose to trick people. This is the reason why the police and cyber cell constantly appeal to people not to watch or share such sensitive content without verification. 19-minute viral video and influencer controversy A 19-minute viral video is said to be related to Bengali social media influencer Sofik SK. It was apparently a leaked private video, which created a lot of buzz on the internet. After the video went viral, Sofik SK and his girlfriend publicly apologized on social media. Interestingly, Sofik SK’s Instagram followers quickly increased to 5,36,000 after the controversy, raising questions about social media trends and negative virality. 40 minute viral video: Reason for confidence? A 40-minute viral video is also shared a lot these days. Many believe the video is “genuine” due to its length, although no specific information about its source or authenticity is available. Digital experts warn that the length of a video can never be proof of its authenticity, especially in this age of AI-generated content. AI deep fake technology is becoming a serious threat to youth today. Using a few photos or short clips, someone can change someone’s face or voice to create fake videos that can go viral in minutes. In such cases, victims have to face online trolling, cyber bullying, psychological stress, anxiety and social stigma. Sometimes it affects their career and personal life. Why is this news important? The issue is not only about viral videos, but also about digital responsibility, privacy and misuse of AI. Today, when any video can go viral in minutes, it is more important than ever to distinguish between truth and lies. In this era of viral videos and AI deepfakes, it is the responsibility of every user to avoid sharing any sensitive content without verification. Awareness, digital literacy and legal understanding are the best tools to avoid this threat. Helpline Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health 9999666555 or [email protected] TISS iCall 022-25521111 (Available Monday to Saturday – 08:00 to 22:00)