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August 8, 2026 2:13 PM

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Amarnath Yatra from Jammu towards Baltal suspended due to bad weather conditions

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra from Jammu towards Baltal has been suspended today in view of the prevailing bad weather and road conditions at several places along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.   However, the Yatra from Baltal towards the Holy Cave Shrine continues as usual....

August 8, 2026 11:56 AM

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Railways announces 112 special train services for Onam Season

The number of special train services announced by the Railways to Keralam for the Onam season has risen to 112. The special services are mainly being operated to and from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Onam special services are available to the eastern region also. Akashvani co...

August 8, 2026 11:53 AM

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7 killed, 11 injured in bus accident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Seven people were killed and 11 others injured in a private bus accident in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh this morning. The accident occurred near Chaluanj Mor at Bairagarh under the Tissa police station in the Churah Assembly constituency.    According to the State Emergency Operation Cen...

August 8, 2026 8:27 AM

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Punjab Governor encourages mothers to lead fight against drug abuse in Punjab

Punjab Governor and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, encouraged mothers to lead the fight against drug abuse in Punjab. He said the strong emotional bond between a mother and her child makes her the most effective force in encouraging her wards to stay away from social evils and ...

August 8, 2026 6:03 AM

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Orange alert for rain issued in seven districts of Keralam

Rain warnings continue in all districts of Keralam today as well. An orange alert has been issued in seven districts. Akashvani correspondent reports that rain warnings have continued in all districts of the state for more than seven days. Today, orange alert, indicating the possibility of isolated ...

August 7, 2026 10:00 PM

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Alert issued for very heavy rain in  Odisha

   Even as flood-hit people across Odisha are struggling to recover from the extensive damage caused by the recent floods, another spell of heavy rain is threatening to compound their woes.   The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Warning for the state, forecasting widespread heavy to ...

August 7, 2026 8:00 PM

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PM Modi to address 57th convocation of IIT Delhi tomorrow

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi tomorrow. He will address more than three thousand graduating students, including undergraduate and postgraduate students and 587 Ph.D. scholars. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Director, IIT Del...