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Nagaland celebrates International Mother Tongue Day

Nagaland is celebrating the International Mother Tongue Day today. The day promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.   On the occasion, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio emphasised the importance of celebrating the diverse languages and the unique cultural h...

February 21, 2025 11:25 AM February 21, 2025 11:25 AM

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2-way traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar NH44 after heavy snowfall

In Jammu and Kashmir, two-way Traffic has been restored on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) after a temporary halt due to continuous heavy snowfall between Banihal and Ramsoo. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the passenger vehicles are now plying from both directions. The Traffic...

February 21, 2025 11:16 AM February 21, 2025 11:16 AM

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Bangladesh pays tribute paid to language martyrs on International Mother Language Day

Bangladesh is observing the historic Language Day named ‘Amar Ekushey' today, paying tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives during the language movement in 1952 demanding Bangla as the official language for then East Pakistan. Scores of students were killed on this day in 1952 when Pakistani fo...

February 21, 2025 10:58 AM February 21, 2025 10:58 AM

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Indian biologist Purnima Devi Barman named TIME’s ‘Woman of the Year’

Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named "Woman of the Year" by Time magazine. The list honours "extraordinary leaders" working toward a better, more equal world. Purnima Devi, 45, is the only Indian woman on the list.   Purnima Devi, from Assam, is renow...

February 21, 2025 10:54 AM February 21, 2025 10:54 AM

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VP Dhankhar calls meditation a ‘beacon of hope’ for mental health

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that mental disturbances in the form of anxiety and depression have emerged as a critical medical challenge. Addressing the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders in New Delhi today, Mr Dhankhar emphasised that meditation emerges as a beacon of hope in copin...

February 21, 2025 10:49 AM February 21, 2025 10:49 AM

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Bus explosions in Israel: Blasts tear through 3 buses, no injuries

In Israel, a series of explosions on buses were reported yesterday. The blasts tore through at least three buses in a parking lot in Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv. No injuries were reported, however, transportation across the country was temporarily halted. The incidents occurred just hours after the Pales...

February 21, 2025 10:43 AM February 21, 2025 10:43 AM

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India expands agricultural exports: First-ever shipments of pomegranates to Australia

India’s agricultural exports have seen unprecedented expansion, with many products making their way to international markets for the first time. This expansion is empowering farmers, boosting rural incomes, and putting India’s rich agricultural heritage on the global map.   In a significant mil...

February 21, 2025 9:05 AM February 21, 2025 9:05 AM

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Inputs, suggestions crucial for policy-making: J&K CM

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah concluded the pre-budget consultations with public representatives, holding separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts.   Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that chairing the session for Kishtwar district...

February 21, 2025 8:10 AM February 21, 2025 8:10 AM

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Divisional Commissioner Jammu reviews preparations for Maha Shivratri Shivkhori Mela

In Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, who is also Chairman Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the three-day Maha Shivratri Shivkhori Mela, set to commence on February 25. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that th...