April 18, 2026 8:10 PM

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Over 17.25 Lakh – 5 Kg FTL cylinders sold since 23rd March 2026: Govt

The government today said that it is actively engaged in ensuring preparedness and continuity across key sectors through coordinated response measures amid the evolving situation in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a statement that it is ensuring the uninterrupted availab...

April 18, 2026 7:41 PM

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PM Modi to address several public meetings in West Bengal tomorrow

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address several public meetings in support of party candidates in West Bengal in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and other districts tomorrow. He will address a public meeting in Barjora in the Bankura district, followed by campaigns in other distri...

April 18, 2026 7:34 PM

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Govt approves potato procurement in UP, Chana procurement in Andhra Pradesh

The government today approved the procurement of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh, alongside Chana procurement operations in Andhra Pradesh, and also extended Tur (pigeon pea) procurement time frame in Karnataka.   Approved by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, these pro...

April 18, 2026 7:14 PM

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Ladakh: Heritage Walk marks World Heritage Day celebrations in Kargil

In Ladakh, World Heritage Day was celebrated in Kargil today with a heritage walk organised in Goma village under the theme “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters.”    Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, flagged off t...

April 18, 2026 7:17 PM

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Strait of Hormuz is closed once again: Iran

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed once again in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports. Iran's joint military command today said that control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, under strict management and control of the armed...

April 18, 2026 6:19 PM

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Campaigning for 1st phase of Assembly elections intensifies across West Bengal

Campaigning for the first phase of the Assembly elections has intensified across West Bengal. All major political parties are stepping up their efforts despite the heat and humid conditions.    Senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party addressed rallies in different parts of the state. Leader o...

April 18, 2026 5:31 PM

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Keralam: Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple to close at 10 pm today

In Keralam, the renowned Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple will close at 10 pm today, marking the culmination of the eight-day annual Vishu festival. The temple, which opened on April 10, witnessed a heavy flow of pilgrims for the Vishu and monthly poojas. The Vishu Kani darshan was held in the early hours ...