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September 20, 2023 9:23 PM September 20, 2023 9:23 PM

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Manipur: At least five farmers injured in the lightning strikes in Bishnupur district

In Manipur, heavy rainfall was witnessed today and at least five farmers have been badly injured in the lightning strikes.   Five farmers who were working in the paddy field were injured due to lightning strikes that took place in Keimang Loukon of Bishnupur district this afternoon. Among them,...

September 20, 2023 9:05 PM September 20, 2023 9:05 PM

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Assam: At least 10 persons killed in road accident in Jorhat district

In Assam, at least 10 persons died in a fatal road accident in Jorhat district today.   The tragic incident took place in the Mariani area after a vehicle collided with a truck following which both the vehicles were knocked down into a 200-foot-deep gorge. Police reached the spot and immediatel...

September 20, 2023 7:19 PM September 20, 2023 7:19 PM

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Gujarat govt signs five MoUs for proposed investment of Rs 1,095 crore

The Gujarat government today signed five MoUs for the proposed investment of 1,095 crore rupees in the State. The official release said the MoUs will lead to creating nearly 1230 employment opportunities in the State in the coming years.   Akashvani correspondent reports that the MoUs signed to...

September 20, 2023 6:57 PM September 20, 2023 6:57 PM

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar supports Women’s Reservation Bill

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported the Women’s Reservation Bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak.    In his first reaction after the introduction of the Bill in Lok Sabha, Mr. Kumar said he has been a staunch supporter of providing the reservations to women candidates in Lok Sabh...

September 20, 2023 2:26 PM September 20, 2023 2:26 PM

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Indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by Kurmi community begins in Jharkhand

The indefinite Rail-Roko movement called by the Kurmi community began today in Jharkhand. The members of Kurmi community are demanding their inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe list.  After the Calcutta High Court banned the movement in West Bengal, the Kurmi community has withdrawn the movement i...

September 20, 2023 2:24 PM September 20, 2023 2:24 PM

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34 persons acquitted for the fire set to Forest Range Office at Thamarassery in 2013

In Kerala, 34 persons accused of indulging in violence and setting fire to the Forest Range Office at Thamarassery in 2013 were acquitted by the Special Additional Sessions Court in Kozhikode today. The Forest Range Office at Thamarassery was set ablaze on November 15, 2013, in protest against the i...

September 20, 2023 2:20 PM September 20, 2023 2:20 PM

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Lightning stikes in Ramban district of Jammu

In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 40 sheep and goats perished due to lightning in the Ramban district of the Jammu division. Akashwani Correspondent reports that lightning struck Hinjhal's top meadow of Banihal in Ramban district late last evening. After the incident was reported, Police and a tea...

September 20, 2023 2:19 PM September 20, 2023 2:19 PM

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Onion traders to stop onion auctions in Nashik district of Maharashtra

Onion traders from the Nashik district of Maharashtra have stopped onion auctions from today in all 17 Agriculture Products Marketing Committees. They are demanding the withdrawal of export duty hikes and uniform commission across the country and NAFED & NCCF should purchase onion in Agriculture...