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March 5, 2025 7:40 PM

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Chandigarh: All borders sealed in wake of farmer’ march

All borders of the Union Territory of Chandigarh have been sealed, and a police force has been deployed in the wake of the march of protesting farmers. Chandigarh Superintendent of Police Geetanjali Khandelwal has said that policemen deployed on the barricades at all the borders of Chandigarh are vi...

March 5, 2025 7:38 PM

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Gujarat gearing up for global supply of semiconductors says CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2025 in Gandhinagar today. The Chief Minister said Gujarat is gearing up to play an important role in the global demand-supply chain of semiconductors. With the implementation of a dedicated semiconductor policy, G...

March 5, 2025 6:53 PM

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J&K: CM assures Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme will curb power loss

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today stated that the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme is being implemented to curb losses and modernize power infrastructure in the Union territory. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that responding to a question in the Legislative Assembly,...

March 5, 2025 1:58 PM

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IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in eastern India

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast light and moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next two to three days. IMD has said that similar conditions are expected over Arunachal Pradesh till the ...

March 5, 2025 1:11 PM

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Lenten period begins as Christians observe Ash Wednesday in Puducherry

The Lenten period for Christians began today with Ash Wednesday marking the start. Special masses were held at several churches in Puducherry. Devotees participated in the tradition of receiving ashes, symbolizing repentance. At the renowned Sacred Heart of Jesus Basilica, Father Pichaimuthu led the...