January 20, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mahakumbh 2025: FSSAI enforces strict measures to ensure safe food for devotees

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has enforced robust measures at a massive scale to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees, at the Maha Kumbh 2025 underway in Prayagraj. By deploying Food Safety Officers, Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety o...

January 20, 2025 11:53 AM

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Sri Lanka rains wreak havoc; Schools shut, landslide warnings issued

In Sri Lanka, rains have wreaked havoc in several provinces due to continued downpours. The Meteorology Department has forecast that rainy conditions will persist for the next 24 hours, affecting the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces.   Heavy showers, reaching up to 1...

January 20, 2025 11:40 AM

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J&K: Army provides training to Village Defence Guards in Poonch

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army provided comprehensive training to Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in a forward area of the Mendhar sector in frontier district Poonch yesterday. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that a total of 43 VDG members attended the training session, to enhance their skills in mino...

January 20, 2025 1:51 PM

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India-Sri Lanka finalise energy price for Sampur solar plant

India and Sri Lanka have finalised the price per unit for energy from the Sampur solar power plant to further strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries.   Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed in a public meeting yesterday that the price of 5.97 US cents per kilow...

January 20, 2025 9:09 AM

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Women’s HIL: Odisha Warriors defeat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 4-1

In the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), Odisha Warriors defeated Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 4-1 at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, last night. Michelle Fillet, Yibbi Jansen and Neha Goyal scored for the Odisha Warriors while Udita scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. The Warriors now...

January 20, 2025 8:57 AM

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Maharashtra forms committees to address encroachments on forts

Maharashtra government has constituted committees under the chairmanship of district collectors to address and remove encroachments on the forts. Maharashtra Minister for Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar said that a detailed report aimed at preventing such encroachments will be prepared by the end of ...

January 20, 2025 9:18 AM

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EPFO simplifies process of updating personal details

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has simplified the online process of updating member profiles. The members whose Universal Account Number has already been validated through Aadhaar can update their profile with name, date of birth, gender, nationality, father or mother’s name, date of ...

January 20, 2025 8:04 AM

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U19WC: India women begin title defence with 9-wicket win over West Indies

In the second edition of ICC Under 19 Women's Cricket T20 World Cup, defending champions India began their title defence with a commanding 9-wicket win over the West Indies at Bayeumas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. After bowling out the West Indies for just 44, India chased the target in just 4.2 overs. &nbsp...