Regional News

April 21, 2024 6:51 PM

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Odisha: Forest fires break out in Similipal Tiger Reserve

In Odisha, forest fires have broken out inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve in the Mayurbhanj district following a long dry spell and the prevailing intense heatwave conditions. Fires were noticed in around 31 spots in the Similipal Tiger Reserve today by forest officials. Adequate fire-fighting equi...

April 21, 2024 4:14 PM

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Mayawati addresses election rally in UP’s Amroha

In Uttar Pradesh, BSP Chief Mayawati, addressing an election rally in support of the party candidate in Amroha today, said that there is a big difference between the actions and words of the BJP. She said that BJP's guarantee will not be of any use in this election. Ms Mayawati said that the central...

April 21, 2024 4:12 PM

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J&K: Head Master arrested with pistol, grenade in Poonch

In Jammu and Kashmir, a Head Master was arrested along with a pistol and grenade in the Surankote area of Poonch district today. According to official sources, a joint operation was launched by the Police and the army and during searches an OGW namely Qamaduddin was arrested. Police has started an i...

April 21, 2024 7:15 AM

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Maharashtra: Samajwadi Party MLA from Bhiwandi East Rais Shaikh resigned as MLA

In a major setback for the Samajwadi Party in Maharashtra, the MLA from Bhiwandi East Rais Shaikh resigned as MLA yesterday. Rais Shaikh said that he had consistently raised his concerns with the party over the past year. He added that despite his persistent efforts, his issues were not resolved.

April 20, 2024 8:50 PM

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Odisha continues to reel under intense heatwave

Odisha continues to reel under intense heat waves as mercury levels soared to over 45 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state today. Boudh and Baripada towns of Odisha recorded 45.2 degrees Celsius, the highest this summer. As many as 13 cities in Odisha have recorded more than 43 degrees Celsius...