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February 24, 2025 1:45 PM

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Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Budget Session begins with Governor’s address

In Jharkhand, the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly began today with the address of Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar in Ranchi. 21 new MLAs are representing their constituencies for the first time in the Budget Session of the State Assembly. This session will comprise a of total 20 working da...

February 24, 2025 1:23 PM

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Karnataka-Maharashtra bus services suspended after assault

The public bus service remains suspended between Karnataka and Maharashtra after an assault on buses across the border. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has said that those accused of assaulting a Karnataka public transport conductor will be charged under the Goonda Act. He was speaking ...

February 24, 2025 1:16 PM

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MOSJE distributes 1 lakh assistive devices worth ₹16 crore at Mahakumbh

Around 1 lakh assistive devices worth over 16 crore rupees have been distributed to elderly individuals so far at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MOSJE). The assistive devices are being distributed at the Ministry’s pavilion at Sector 7 of the Mahakumbh ...

February 24, 2025 1:08 PM

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Indian Railways making constant efforts for Mahakumbh pilgrims

Indian Railways is making constant efforts to provide convenient travel options for pilgrims visiting the ongoing Mahakumbh at Prayagraj. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw is monitoring the situation from the War Room set up at the Railway Board. Mr Vaishnaw also visited New Delhi Railway ...

February 24, 2025 8:49 AM

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Kerala: Elderly tribal couple trampled to death by wild elephant

In Kerala, in yet another continuing saga of human-animal conflict in the state, an elderly tribal couple was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Aralam Farm in Kannur district yesterday. The mishap took place when the couple were returning after collecting cashew nuts. Protesting locals initial...

February 24, 2025 8:41 AM

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Mahakumbh: Odisha CM takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam with his family at Prayagraj yesterday. Mr Majhi who is on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh since yesterday also offered prayers at the Sangam. Mr Majhi said he is fortunate to take the sacred bath and the Uttar Pradesh...

February 24, 2025 7:22 AM

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J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker calls all-party meeting on Feb 27

In Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the beginning of the budget session on March 3, the Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather has called an all-party meeting on February 27 to ensure the smooth functioning of the 43-day-long session. Our Correspondent reports that the Speaker ha...

February 24, 2025 6:21 AM

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J&K hosts Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram citizens on foundation day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Raj Bhawan, Jammu hosted the citizens of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram yesterday. Our Correspondent reports that the gathering observed the significance of the foundation day of the two states which was celebrated on 20th February. On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj...

February 24, 2025 6:16 AM

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J&K Forest Dept to plant 1.5 crore saplings by March end

The Forest Department in Jammu and Kashmir has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 1.5 crore saplings by the end of next month. Our Correspondent reports the initiative aims to improve the region's green cover and mitigate climate change. In a move to support local farmers and expand tree cover outs...