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December 24, 2025 9:34 AM December 24, 2025 9:34 AM

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Northern Railway Introduces Scratch Rakes to Curb Winter Fog Delays

In a bid to minimise delays caused by dense fog during the winter season and to enhance passenger convenience, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has introduced the provision of “scratch rakes” or additional rakes for select trains. The initiative aims to ensure timely departure and arrival of trains...

December 24, 2025 7:32 AM December 24, 2025 7:32 AM

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Delhi LG Writes Letter to Arvind Kejriwal Criticising Him for Air Pollution

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has written a letter to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, criticising him for the pollution in the capital. In a 15-page letter, Mr Saxena accused the previous Aam Aadmi Party government for 11 years of negligence and failing to take measures to cont...

December 23, 2025 10:24 PM December 23, 2025 10:24 PM

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Delhi Cabinet approves ₹100 Crore for rejuvenation of water bodies to curb pollution

The Delhi Cabinet today approved an amount of 100 crore rupees to rejuvenate water bodies across Delhi for long-term pollution abatement. Addressing a press conference, Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the rejuvenation of Delhi’s water bodies will play a crucial role in p...

December 23, 2025 10:08 PM December 23, 2025 10:08 PM

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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board reviews Yatra arrangements ahead of New Year Rush

In Jammu and Kashmir, in view of the anticipated heavy influx of pilgrims during the New Year, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today reviewed comprehensive arrangements to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the r...

December 23, 2025 9:34 PM December 23, 2025 9:34 PM

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VP Radhakrishnan releases book by Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan today released the book Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti, authored by the Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Vasudev Devnani, in New Delhi. Addressing the event, the Vice-President described the book as a timely and significant contribution, especially a...

December 23, 2025 8:38 PM December 23, 2025 8:38 PM

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Dense fog disrupts Flights and Trains in Delhi-NCR 

Several flights and trains experienced disruptions due to dense fog conditions in the National Capital and the NCR region today. Talking to Akashvani News, an official from Delhi Airport said that around 10 flights were cancelled due to low visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Delh...

December 23, 2025 8:10 PM December 23, 2025 8:10 PM

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Delhi High Court suspends jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar

The Delhi High Court today suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is serving a life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The court granted relief subject to strict conditions, including movement restrictions and regular police reporting.   A bench of Justices Subra...