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January 25, 2025 1:06 PM January 25, 2025 1:06 PM

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Security beefed up in Punjab ahead of Republic Day

Keeping in view the Republic Day on Sunday, security measures have been heightened and night domination operations have been intensified across Punjab to deal with any situation.         Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav and Additional Directors General of Police have chaired many law and order revie...

January 25, 2025 12:46 PM January 25, 2025 12:46 PM

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Army troops exchange fire with terrorists in J&K’s Kathua

In Jammu and Kashmir, Army troops exchanged fire with terrorists in the higher reaches of Kathua district in the early hours on Saturday. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that a massive search operation is underway to trace out the terrorists who fled after the initial fire-fight. The alert sen...

January 25, 2025 12:42 PM January 25, 2025 12:42 PM

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Senior writer and retired judge Narendra Chapalgaonkar passes away

Narendra Chapalgaonkar, a senior writer and retired judge, passed away on Saturday in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar of Maharashtra at the age of 88.         Starting his career as a Marathi teacher, Chapalgaonkar later practiced law in Beed during the 1970s. In the 1980s, he was appointed as a judge at ...

January 25, 2025 11:36 AM January 25, 2025 11:36 AM

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Mysterious illness claims 17 lives in Jammu & Kashmir’s Badhal area

In Jammu and Kashmir nine more patients hailing from Badhaal area of Kotranka Sub Division in Rajouri district, where 17 deaths took place due to ‘mysterious illness’ recently, were admitted to GMC Rajouri yesterday.  Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the condition of the minor girl undergo...

January 25, 2025 9:08 AM January 25, 2025 9:08 AM

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Mild tremors felt in Uttarkashi

Mild tremors were felt in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand on Saturday morning at around 05:48 AM. However, no damage to property or loss of life was reported. As per the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the magnitude of earthquake was 2.4. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Dunda Tehsil's ...

January 25, 2025 10:35 AM January 25, 2025 10:35 AM

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Himachal Pradesh celebrates its 55th Statehood Day

Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 55th Statehood Day on Saturday. On this day in 1971, Himachal was carved out as an 18th state and got full statehood. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Himachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day. In a social media post, P...

January 25, 2025 7:59 AM January 25, 2025 7:59 AM

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Delhi Metro to start metro services at 3 am on Republic Day for parade convenience

The Delhi Metro will commence its services at 3 AM on all lines tomorrow to facilitate the public to reach Kartavya Path to witness the Republic Day ceremony. According to Delhi Metro, trains will operate at intervals of 30 minutes until 6 AM, after which the regular timetable will be followed for t...

January 24, 2025 9:26 PM January 24, 2025 9:26 PM

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Mahakumbh: Sanitation and hygiene top priority of govt

In Prayagraj, devotees and pilgrims are visiting in large numbers every day to attend the ongoing Mahakumbh. With millions of devotees attending the Mahakumbh Mela to take a holy dip,  maintaining sanitation and hygiene is a top priority for the government.         The  Mahakumbh 2025 is not only a ...

January 24, 2025 9:15 PM January 24, 2025 9:15 PM

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MP bans sale of liquor in 17 religious towns

The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of liquor in 17 religious towns of the state. This decision was made in the state cabinet meeting held today in Maheshwar, Khargone district, known as the holy city of Lokmata Ahilyabai. This decision will come into effect on April 1. 47 liquor shops...