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August 6, 2026 2:23 PM

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Amarnath Yatra progresses smoothly as over 4.7 lakh devotees offer prayers

In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is progressing smoothly, as lakhs of devotees from across the country have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine this year so far.   The pilgrimage, which commenced on 3 July, witnesses thousands of pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey unde...

August 6, 2026 2:09 PM

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Heavy rain and lightning cause widespread damage across Jharkhand

Monsoon has intensified across Jharkhand, bringing a significant change in weather conditions over the past twenty-four hours. Heavy rainfall and lightning have caused widespread damage in several parts of the state. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts, advising people to remain cautious...

August 6, 2026 2:06 PM

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Keralam Government restores Sub Inspectors as Station House Officers

The Keralam government has decided to restore the charge of police stations to sub-inspectors, reversing the previous system under which Inspectors served as Station House Officers. The change will take effect from August 15.   Announcing the decision, State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said sub...

August 6, 2026 1:30 PM

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Aranmula Vallasadya resumes in Keralam after suspension due to heavy rain

In Keralam, the famous Aranmula Vallasadya at the historic Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Pathanamthitta resumes today after a temporary suspension due to heavy rain and flooding.    The ritual feast was put on hold following the rise in the water level of the River Pampa. Authorities decided to resta...

August 6, 2026 1:28 PM

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Delhi Government says national capital records 137 clean air days this year

Delhi has recorded 137 clean air days so far this year, till the 4th of this month. The Delhi Government said it is continuously working to curb pollution across the national capital through various measures. It said that two thousand two hundred forty three metric tonnes of construction and demolit...

August 6, 2026 1:16 PM

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Flood situation improves in Odisha as water levels recede in major rivers

Flood conditions in Odisha continue to improve as water levels in all major rivers, including the Mahanadi, have receded. However, fresh heavy rainfall has caused widespread waterlogging in Bhubaneswar, while the IMD has issued fresh rainfall warnings across the state. Relief and restoration work is...

August 6, 2026 1:18 PM

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BSP MLA Umashankar Singh passes away after prolonged illness

Umashankar Singh, Bahujan Samaj Party's MLA in Uttar Pradesh passed away last night after a prolonged illness. He was lone legislator in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh assembly from Rasara constituency of Ballia district. Singh was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour and died at a private hospital...