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January 28, 2026 10:37 PM

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Rain and hailstorm lash Uttar Pradesh, schools shut in Sambhal

In Uttar Pradesh, rain and hailstorms lashed most parts of the state. Aakashwani correspondent reports that rain continued intermittently in several districts of the state, including the capital Lucknow. Schools from classes 1 to 8 were closed today due to heavy rain and cold weather in Sambhal.   A...

January 28, 2026 9:33 PM

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West Bengal: Death Toll in Nazirabad Warehouse Fire Rises to 19

The death toll in the Nazirabad godown fire incident, which broke out on Monday, rose to 19 with many reported missing. The search operation for the debris is continuing. The mortal remains of the deceased person have been handed over to the relatives after a DNA test. An investigation has started t...

January 28, 2026 7:09 PM

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Mizoram to shift school academic calendar to January-December cycle from 2027-28

Mizoram has decided to shift the school academic calendar from the existing April-March cycle to a January-December schedule starting from the 2027-28 academic year. School Education Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana said the new academic calendar (Jan-Dec) would be used only in the Primary - High school se...

January 28, 2026 12:46 PM

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Tawi Boating Festival begins in Jammu

In Jammu and Kashmir, a two-day Tawi Boating Festival in Jammu commences today. The Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the festival will be open to the public free of charge. Boats will operate on the artificial lake, while the riverbanks will be illuminated with decorative lights. Pertinent...

January 28, 2026 9:11 AM

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11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival to begin today

The 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AEIFF) will begin in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar today. On the occasion, legendary music composer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ilaiyaraaja will be honoured with the prestigious Padmapani Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian c...