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April 16, 2026 6:17 PM

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High-Level NACO workshop in Punjab focuses on reducing HIV prevalence in state

In Punjab, a high-level workshop was held in Zirakpur today by the National AIDS Control Organisation under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at reducing HIV prevalence in the state.   The meeting was chaired by Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare a...

April 16, 2026 4:41 PM

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IMD issues Yellow Alert amid rising temperatures across Keralam

Amid rising temperatures across Keralam, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in the state till Sunday. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has urged the public to take necessary precautions to prevent heat-related health issues....

April 16, 2026 1:38 PM

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Police personnel injured in IED blast during anti Maoist operation in Jharkhand

During an ongoing search operation against Maoists in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa, Jharkhand, police personnel were injured in an IED blast on the second day and are being airlifted to Ranchi for treatment. Following the incident, security forces have cordoned off the entire area and intensified...

April 16, 2026 10:56 AM

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Five killed in train accident near Pachdeora Halt in Prayagraj

In Uttar Pradesh, 5 people died after being hit by a train in Prayagraj around 8 pm yesterday. Upon receiving information, police and railway teams reached the spot and took possession of the bodies, sending them for post-mortem. According to the police, efforts are being made to identify the deceas...

April 16, 2026 10:37 AM

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Uttar Pradesh launches Jal Pakhwada in schools to promote water conservation

In Uttar Pradesh, Jal Pakhwada will be organised from today to 30th April in all schools and educational institutions across the state under the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan'. The government has taken a unique step in the field of water conservation by linking it directly with schools.    Through this initia...

April 16, 2026 10:27 AM

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Chhattisgarh begins self-enumeration for Census 2027

In Chhattisgarh, the self-enumeration process under Census 2027 commenced today and will continue till the 30th of April. During this period, citizens can enter details related to their families and houses through the designated online portal. Families completing self-enumeration will be provided wi...

April 16, 2026 10:26 AM

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Eight pilgrims killed in road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool

In Andhra Pradesh, eight pilgrims, including five women, one child and two men, were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident near Chilakaladone village in Kurnool district early this morning.   According to police, a Bolero vehicle carrying devotees collided with a ready-mix tank...