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October 28, 2024 10:05 PM October 28, 2024 10:05 PM

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Security forces kill 1 terrorist after attack on army convoy in J&K’s Akhnoor sector

In Jammu & Kashmir, one terrorist was killed after an attack on an Army vehicle in the Akhnoor sector today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the body of the terrorist, along with weapons, has been recovered. This came after the terrorists, believed to be number three, opened fire on a...

October 28, 2024 8:36 PM October 28, 2024 8:36 PM

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Haryana implements ‘Rajya Vishisht Yojana’ to curb stubble burning

The Haryana government has implemented a scheme Rajya Vishisht Yojana to curb the incidents of stubble burning. This scheme provides farmers with financial assistance for managing crop residue, while also setting zero burning targets for panchayats.   A government spokesperson said that red zon...

October 28, 2024 9:11 PM October 28, 2024 9:11 PM

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Procurement of paddy, millet going on smoothly in mandis: Haryana Food & Supplies Dept

Haryana Food and Supplies Department has said that the procurement of paddy and millet is going on smoothly in various mandis. Till now 43 lakh 2 thousand 418 tonnes of paddy and 4 lakh 17 thousand 771 tonnes of millet have been procured at the minimum support price.   An official spokesperson ...

October 28, 2024 3:26 PM October 28, 2024 3:26 PM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Coastal Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over north Coastal Andhra Pradesh today. The IMD said that similar weather conditions will be present over Coastal Karnataka on Thursday. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected over part...

October 28, 2024 1:34 PM October 28, 2024 1:34 PM

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ASSAM- BYPOLLS: Scrutiny of nominations underway

In Assam, scrutiny of nomination papers for the by-polls to five assembly seats is in progress.  38 candidates have filed nomination papers for by-polls to Dholai, Samaguri, Behali, Sidli and Bongaigaon constituencies to be held on the 13th of next month. Our Correspondent reports that the ruling BJ...

October 28, 2024 1:32 PM October 28, 2024 1:32 PM

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Delhi-NCR air quality remains “very poor”

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in the "very poor" category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 323 at 11:00 AM. The AQI of Delhi’s Okhla Phase-2 was registered at 371, Bawana’s at 363, and Anand Vihar’s at 354.  Meanwhi...

October 28, 2024 12:11 PM October 28, 2024 12:11 PM

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Punjab police busts Pak-based drug cartel in Amritsar

Punjab Police have busted a Pakistan-based drug cartel and seized 105 kilograms of Heroin. The Counter Intelligence wing of the police arrested two persons and confiscated the heroin and about 32 kilograms of Caffeine Anhydrous, 17 kilogram DMR, in Amritsar, along with 6 pistols late Saturday night....