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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
SSC GD Result 2025 out @ssc.gov.in soon: Get direct links & steps to check constable exam results 2025
SSC GD Result 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to announce the SSC GD Result 2025 soon on its official website, Candidates who appeared for the SSC GD Constable exam held from February 4 to 25, 2025, can expect the results in June 2025 (expected) along with the cutoff marks, merit list, and scorecards. SSC GD Constable Result 2025: Important Updates and Release Date The SSC GD Constable Result 2025 will be published on the official SSC portal, providing candidates with their roll numbers, qualifying status, and category-wise, state-wise, and force-wise cutoff marks. The SSC GD exam was conducted for recruitment to 39,481 vacancies across various forces including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF, and NCB. How to Check SSC GD Result 2025 Online? Follow these steps to check your SSC GD Constable Result 2025 once it is live: Visit the official website: Navigate to the 'Constable (GD)' section or look for the link titled 'SSC GD Constable Result 2025.' Click on the result link to open the PDF file containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates and cutoff marks. Download and save the PDF for future reference. SSC GD Cutoff Marks and Qualifying Criteria 2025 Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to be considered for the next stage of recruitment. The expected qualifying marks are: General category: 30% OBC/EWS: 25% SC/ST/PwD: 20% The SSC GD cutoff 2025 will be released state-wise, category-wise, and force-wise soon. What's Next After SSC GD Result 2025? Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance in the written exam and physical tests.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing site is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol. Several videos showing piles of garbage in Kasol's Parvati valley, with a murder of crows flying over the dump, are now trending on X, shining a spotlight on choking rivers and littered forests in the famous vacation spots up in the mountains. The pristine Parvati Valley, which starts from the confluence of two rivers (Beas and Parvati) and leads to Malana - a village surrounded by steep cliffs and snow-capped mountains - near the famous hamlet Kasol, is now dotted with non-biodegradable waste. This is not just the story of Kasol or Parvati Valley, but the tourist-favourite valleys of Tirthan, Jibhi, Saing, Balichowki and Banjar are also drowning in trash. And, in its latest effort to change that, Himachal Pradesh, which advertises itself as a "destination for all seasons and all reasons", has approved a scheme under which consumers will pay a refundable deposit above the price of a non-biodegradable product, which will be returned when the empty item is brought back. The Deposit Refund Scheme 2025 aims to effectively manage and reduce non-biodegradable waste, an official statement said. The scheme will be implemented on a pilot basis and applicable to a wide range of packaging materials, such as glass bottles, plastic beverage containers, aluminium cans, liquid packaging, flexible plastic packaging and multilayered packages. The scheme, which will first be launched on a trial basis in key tourist destinations, is to encourage tourists and vendors to take responsibility for the waste they generate, said Himachal Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan. He stressed that it is also a part of the state's broader effort to safeguard Himachal's fragile ecology. "Plastic and polythene are a major challenge in our hill regions. This refundable fee mechanism is a step toward behavioural change," Mr Chauhan said. When asked how its effectiveness will be monitored, he said it will be done via QR codes. "Based on QR code scanning, the vendor will charge a nominal fee, and that will be refunded once the plastic pack is disposed of at the collection centre," he said. As per reports, Shimla produces nearly 2,800 tons of solid waste while Manali - another tourist magnet - produces over 1,100 tons per month. During the inflow of tourist seasons, the number doubles. Except for main cities like Shimla, many of the towns - which attract flocks of tourists for their serene beauty - don't have proper waste disposal systems. And, it leads to piles of garbage alongside roads, and clogged water sources. The move, however, is not the state's first such action to save its havens of natural beauty. Recently, the state government announced that the use of 500 ml plastic bottles made Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) will be banned in all government programmes and hotels across Himachal Pradesh from June 1, 2025. The decision has been taken in view of the environmental damage caused by plastic waste, said Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena. Any violation of these provisions may invite fines ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 25,000 under the relevant laws and regulations, he said. The Government of Himachal Pradesh enacted Himachal Pradesh Non- Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, in the year 1995. In 2009, it became the first state in India to ban plastic and polythene carry bags. And, since then, the state government has been making continuous efforts to reduce the plastic waste in the towns and rural areas of the state. In 2018, the state announced the ban on the use of thermocol cutlery, including cups, plates, glasses and spoons.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
UK trade body urges continuation of duties on Indian PET plastic imports
The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its initial findings that a countervailing or anti-subsidy measure on the imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from India be maintained for a further five years. The proposal, published in a Statement of Essential Facts' this week, follows a review initiated in July last year which concluded that subsidised imports of PET are likely to recur if the measure was no longer applied and that injury to UK industry would also be likely to recur. The TRA also found that maintaining the measure is in the economic interest of the UK, a statement notes. Countervailing or anti-subsidy measures are the UK's one of three trade policy tools to counter imports which are causing or threatening injury to domestic industry, the other two being anti-dumping and safeguard measures. Countervailing or counteracting measures address imported goods which are being subsidised by foreign governments. The TRA found that while Indian imports of PET during the investigation period were low at just 24 tonnes in 2023, the subsidy programmes identified in an original European Union (EU) measure still exist and are likely to continue. The investigation also concluded that UK industry remains vulnerable to injury, with falling sales, reduced production capacity, and evidence of underutilisation among domestic producers, the TRA said. The intended recommendation is to maintain existing countervailing duty rates, ranging from 0 per cent to 13.8 per cent, until August 2029, it added. Interested parties now have until June 13 to comment on the Statement of Essential Facts' and responses will be considered before TRA makes its final recommendation to the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds. TRA, as an independent trade body, investigates whether new remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports from around the world. Trade remedy investigations were carried out by the European Commission on the UK's behalf until Brexit. EU trade remedy measures of interest to UK producers were carried across into UK law when the UK left the EU in 2019, and the TRA is currently reviewing each one to assess whether it is suitable for UK needs. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) imported from India is a type of plastic commonly used in food and beverage packaging, including bottles and containers.
NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) GD Constable Result Out Soon, Details Here
SSC GD Result 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the result for General Duty (GD) constable soon. Once declared, candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to check their result on the official website, The result will be declared along with the cut-off marks and merit list. The SSC GD constable exam was held from February 4 to February 25, 2025 in Computer-Based format. SSC GD Constable Result 2025: How To Check Your Result And Cut-Off marks? Visit the official SSC website, Click on the "Result" tab on the homepage. Select the "Constable-GD" option under exam category. Click on the link titled "SSC GD Constable Exam Result 2025". The result PDF will open with roll numbers of shortlisted candidates and cut-off details. Download the file for future reference. SSC GD Constable Result 2025: Various Posts SSC GD 2025 exam aims to fill a total of 53,690 seats across various paramilitary forces including: Narcotics Control Bureau (Sepoy) Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Special Security Force (SSF) SSC GD Constable Result 2025: After Result Process After clearing the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) for the post of SSC GD Constable, candidates will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) and medical examination. Candidates who qualify all the three examinations will be considered eligible for the post of SSC GD Constable.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
New case, new adventures
Are you thinking of replacing that 15-year-old piece of luggage for an upcoming trip? Running from May 16 to June 29, Samsonite, a globally established name in bags, luggage and accessories, is once again offering travellers the chance to trade in any pre-loved luggage—any size, brand and in any condition—and enjoy 40% off its Nuon and Octolite Neo collections. Giving well-travelled bags a new purpose The campaign is part of Samsonite's ongoing journey to craft quality travel gear while offering a more considered way to give pre-loved luggages a second life. This year, the brand has teamed up with Upcycled by Fuze Ecoteer, a Malaysian circular-economy initiative that intercepts river and ocean plastics and transforms them into durable products. Rather than sending them to landfills, Samsonite and Upcycled will work together to divert some of the traded-in suitcases from landfills, using the shredded, melted and moulded materials to create functional items like coasters. Smart designs, reliable journeys Both the Nuon and Octolite Neo collections feature Samsonite's own Recyclex Lining, which is an interior lining fabric made entirely from post-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles – so your next trip is supported by thoughtful engineering. Taking part in the campaign is refreshingly simple. Consumers can trade-in their luggage in-store at any Samsonite retail location or departmental stores, or purchase online and drop off their old bags later at the nearest outlet. The deal applies to all sizes in both collections: Nuon in 55cm, 69cm and 75cm (available in Metallic Dark Blue, Metallic Red, Matt Petrol Blue and Matt Graphite) and Octolite Neo, available in Latte, Blue and Green, in 55cm, 68cm and 75cm. After the discount, Nuon prices start from RM899.40, while Octolite Neo begins at RM779.40, each significantly reduced from their original prices. The Octolite Neo collection offers streamlined design and smart organisation, catering to travellers seeking durability and practicality. Built for today's traveller The Nuon line stands out for its sleek, boxy design and travel-savvy features, including a built-in USB port (on the 55cm model), an anti-theft zipper and shock-absorbing suspension wheels for smooth manoeuvrability. It is also expandable and lightweight, ticking all the boxes for frequent flyers who value both form and function. Nuon's sleek, boxy design combines form and function, featuring shock-absorbing suspension wheels and expandable capacity for the modern traveller. On the other hand, the Octolite Neo collection is tailored for travellers who want durability and smart organisation at a fair price. Its spacious, expandable interior and minimalist exterior design reflect the ethos of practical travel — streamlined but uncompromising. Both collections are protected by a limited 10-year global warranty, underlining Samsonite's focus on long-term reliability in its craftsmanship. Trade-in, travel on Whether you are after a lighter packing or a fresh bag, Samsonite's trade-in programme offers a straightforward swap: roll in your old case at participating stores and roll out with a brand new bag at a favourable price. If that well-worn suitcase has been gathering dust, now's the perfect season to make a change. For more information, visit the website.
