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February 18, 2026 5:24 PM

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of Shankaracharya Temple at Katra

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of the Shankaracharya Temple at Katra, marking a significant addition to the religious and spiritual infrastructure of the pilgrimage town. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the ceremony was conducted with tradi...

February 18, 2026 4:51 PM

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Mumbai to host Earthshot Prize 2026 in November this year

Mumbai will host the Earthshot Prize 2026 – the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award in November this year. The multi-day celebration of environmental leaders who are delivering bold solutions for the planet Earth will come to India for the first time. The announcement was made...

February 18, 2026 3:21 PM

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IAF helicopters conduct relentless aerial firefighting in Dzükou Valley

Following the forest fire that broke out at the iconic Dzukou Valley on January 26, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force have continued their relentless efforts to contain the blaze that has ravaged large portions of the valley.   According to updates from the Kohima District Administration, the...

February 18, 2026 3:11 PM

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Fifth edition of Goa Maritime Conclave to begin on 21st November in Goa

The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave will begin on 21st November in Goa, bringing together naval leaders and senior representatives from 14 Indian Ocean countries. Speaking at the curtain raiser event, Rear Admiral A. D. Nair said that Launched in 2017, the biennial Goa Maritime Conclave h...

February 18, 2026 3:04 PM

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Jharkhand: Budget Session of Assembly commences with Governor’s address

The Budget Session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly commenced today in Ranchi with the address of Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato informed the House that the fifth Budget Session will have a total of 17 working days during which policies, schemes and financ...

February 18, 2026 2:18 PM

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LG Manoj Sinha appoints Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner of J&K

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha has appointed Shantmanu, Retired IAS as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, the appointment has been made under sub-section (3) of Section 36 of the...

February 18, 2026 2:11 PM

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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma inaugurates Lengtekai bridge over Tlawng River

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the Lengtekai bridge over the Tlawng River, linking the capital Aizawl city with the lone Lengpui airport as well as the Mamit district bordering Tripura, a major infrastructure asset built under funding from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways ...

February 18, 2026 2:09 PM

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Two Pakistani nationals arrested after escaping Jammu Juvenile Home

Two Pakistani nationals, who, along with a local gangster, escaped from a juvenile home in a border village of Jammu, were arrested within 20 hours of the incident near Ambala railway station in Haryana yesterday while they were heading for Nepal. However, the local gangster Karajeet Singh alias Gug...