Winter vacations announced in J&K

December 7, 2024 11:00 AM

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Winter vacations announced in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, School Education Department has announced the schedule for winter vacations for all government and recognized private schools up to the higher secondary level in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division. According to a government order, the winter break for c...

Madhya Pradesh: Hotel Amaltas  in Pachmarhi to be operated only by women

December 7, 2024 9:22 AM

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Madhya Pradesh: Hotel Amaltas  in Pachmarhi to be operated only by women

Madhya Pradesh's hill station Pachmarhi has now become a new symbol of women empowerment and leadership. MP Tourism Corporation's Hotel MPT Amaltas in Pachmarhi has become the first hotel in the state, which will be completely run by women.   All roles from manager to chef and security guard are in ...

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates again to the poor category, AQI at 300

December 7, 2024 9:15 AM

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Delhi’s air quality deteriorates again to the poor category, AQI at 300

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi has once again deteriorated to the poor category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 215 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 300 AQI levels.   The AQI at Delhi's Sha...

Union Minister Manohar Lal to launch Urjaveer scheme in Vijayawada today

December 7, 2024 9:11 AM

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Union Minister Manohar Lal to launch Urjaveer scheme in Vijayawada today

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, is on a one-day visit to Andhra Pradesh today. He will launch the ‘Urjaveer’ scheme in Vijayawada along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.   The scheme aims to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. L...

4th Mekong-Ganga Dhamma Yatra begins in New Delhi

December 7, 2024 11:02 AM

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4th Mekong-Ganga Dhamma Yatra begins in New Delhi

A delegation of over 20 Buddhist scholars, former civil servants, and eminent citizens from Thailand arrived in Delhi yesterday as part of the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra, a pilgrimage aimed at strengthening the deep connection between the Mekong and Ganga civilisations. Led by Dr. Supachai Viraphu...

India advises its nationals to avoid all travel to Syria amid escalating violence

December 7, 2024 8:46 AM

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India advises its nationals to avoid all travel to Syria amid escalating violence

Indian nationals have been advised to avoid all travel to Syria until further notification in view of prevailing situation in the West Asian nation. In an advisory, External Affairs Ministry has asked Indians currently in Syria to remain in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus for updates.   The Em...

Nagaland: Rich cultural displays enliven the Hornbill Festival

December 7, 2024 8:31 AM

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Nagaland: Rich cultural displays enliven the Hornbill Festival

The ongoing 25th Hornbill Festival 2024, at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama has seen significant turnout, with a total of over one lakh visitors till yesterday. Adding to more excitement to the festival was the Hornbill Festival 2024.   Last evening the arena of turned into a rock music extravaganza...

India to Chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the first time

December 7, 2024 7:31 AM

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India to Chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the first time

India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Shambhu Kumaran officially assumed the Chairmanship of CND yesterday.   The CND is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-rela...