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October 5, 2023 4:29 PM October 5, 2023 4:29 PM

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Mumbai: CBI registers case against CBFC officials and others in corruption case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against three private persons and others including public servants of Central Board of Film Certification in Mumbai. According to CBI, a private person conspired with others to obtain a bribe of seven lakh rupees to facilitate the issua...

October 5, 2023 1:59 PM October 5, 2023 1:59 PM

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Flood situation begins to worsens in different pockets of northern West Bengal

After the deluge in Sikkim, the flood situation has started worsening in different pockets of northern West Bengal with the worst affected being Darjeeling and Kalimpong in the hills and Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar in the plains of Terai and Dooars regions. The situation was reported to be critical in...

October 5, 2023 1:53 PM October 5, 2023 1:53 PM

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Death toll due to flash flood in Sikkim rises to 14; around 102 reported missing

In Sikkim, death toll following devastating flash flood mounted to 14 and around 102 reported missing. The sudden glacial lake outburst took place yesterday over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim led to a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley. Search operations are underway.  Three teams o...

October 5, 2023 1:50 PM October 5, 2023 1:50 PM

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Madhya Pradesh announces 35 % reservation for women in govt jobs

The Madhya Pradesh government issued a notification for providing 35 per cent reservation for women in recruitment, barring the forest department.   The government has introduced an amendment to the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Special Provision for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997 to provid...