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January 16, 2025 6:12 PM

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VP calls upon agro & agri based industries to help farmers under CSR

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has urged the active participation of ICAR and Agricultural Universities across the country to support the farming sector. Speaking at the Amrit Mahotsav of the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad today in Karnataka, the Vice President said there is a need ...

January 16, 2025 1:08 PM

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Grand cultural extravaganza ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh’ to begin at Mahakumbh

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj is set to witness a grand cultural extravaganza from today till 24th of next month. The event titled Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh will showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture through a series of captivating performances by renowned artists. The main stage, Gang...

January 15, 2025 2:32 PM

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Special trains to run for Maha Kumbh pilgrims between Katra, Prayagraj

The Northern Railways has announced that Indian Railways is set to operate three special trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra and Prayagraj to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the first train will depart fr...

January 13, 2025 10:16 PM

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PM Modi inaugurates Sonamarg Tunnel in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and dedicated the prestigious Sonamarg Tunnel to the nation, in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.   Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Dr Jitendra Singh, J&K Lt Gov Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Senior UT Ministers, Parliament Memb...

January 13, 2025 5:47 PM

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Nigeria: 16 civilians killed due to Mistaken identity

  In Nigeria, at least 16 civilians have been killed and many others injured in a military air strike in  north-western Zamfara State. It apparently happened after they were mistaken for criminal gangs. According to local media, the victims were members of local vigilante groups and they were return...

January 9, 2025 4:08 PM

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Chhattisgarh: Security Forces kill 3 Maoists in Sukma district: Gunfight on

  In Chhattisgarh, an encounter broke out between security forces and Maoists in Sukma district today. Our correspondent reports the gunfight started in a forest along the border of Sukma and Bijapur districts when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation. As per sour...

January 9, 2025 7:09 AM

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President Murmu to begin visit to Meghalaya, Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to Meghalaya and Odisha from today. President will grace the golden jubilee celebrations of the ICAR Research Complex for ​the North-Eastern Hill Region at Umiam in Meghalaya.   Tomorrow, President Murmu will grace the valedictory session of the Prava...

January 7, 2025 12:59 PM

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Tamil Nadu CM appeals to Education Minister to reschedule UGC-NET exams

Tamilnadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has once again appealed to the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to change the dates of the UGC -NET exams. In a letter, the Chief Minister stated that the State Government had declared a holiday during the Pongal season, which is celebrated from the 1...