A New Hampshire elementary school temporarily closed after hundreds of hibernating bats were discovered inside. The issue was identified after staff reported feeling unwell, leading to an inspection of Richards Elementary School. Bats were found in ceiling tiles and gaps around pipes. The school is taking action by sealing entry points and monitoring the situation every two weeks. A bat eviction process will begin in March, while the school is set to reopen on Tuesday.
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The Medical Council Committee (MCC), Bhopal, has released the revised timetable for the second counselling round of Madhya Pradesh NEET PG 2025. Candidates can visit the official website to access the updated schedule and ensure they meet all deadlines, including choice filling from January 23-26 and seat allotment results on January 29, 2025.
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