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May 23, 2024 7:25 PM May 23, 2024 7:25 PM

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J&K: JKDMA forecasts ‘extreme forest fire’ risk in next seven days

In J&K, amid soaring temperatures, the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) today has predicted an ‘extreme forest fire’ risk in the next seven days across the Himalayan region. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that JKDMA said that the people are requested to report the f...

May 23, 2024 7:23 PM May 23, 2024 7:23 PM

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J&K: Elaborate security arrangements in place in Rajouri, Poonch ahead of polling

In Jammu and Kashmir, multi-tier security has been put in place in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, particularly along the Line of Control, part of the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency that goes to polls on May 25. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the security measures inclu...

May 23, 2024 4:12 PM May 23, 2024 4:12 PM

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Maharashtra: NDRF recovers all six bodies from capsized boat in Ujani Reservoir

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has recovered all six bodies today from the capsized boat in the Ujani Reservoir in Solapur district of Maharashtra. Among the recovered bodies are three men, one woman, and two children, while one person had managed to swim to shore when the accident occu...

May 23, 2024 12:07 PM May 23, 2024 12:07 PM

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Scorching heat leads to unexpected increase in demand for electricity across Punjab

Severe heat wave conditions continued to sweep Punjab. Bathinda city adjoining Rajasthan has remained the hottest place in the state for the last several days. Scorching heat has led to an unexpected increase in the demand for electricity across the state.   A report: During this period of scor...