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September 1, 2025 2:30 PM

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Gangtok ranks as 5th safest city for women

Gangtok has been ranked as the 5th safest city for women in India in the National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025, released by the National Commission for Women (NCW). The city secured an overall safety score of around 70.4 per cent, placing it above the national benchmark of 6...

September 1, 2025 1:56 PM

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Delhi: Yamuna River flowing above danger mark

In the National Capital Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River crossed the warning level today. As of 12 noon, the river is flowing above 204.87 metres. The rise in water level is continuing due to the heavy rainfall that the city has been experiencing during the past few days.  

September 1, 2025 1:41 PM

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Onam fairs in full swing across different parts of Kerala

Kerala is gearing up for its grand annual festival, Thiru Onam. With the flag hoisting ceremony already held in Thiruvananthapuram, cultural events and competitions are now at their peak.   Onam fairs are in full swing across different parts of the state. The State level Onam celebrations organized ...

September 1, 2025 12:29 PM

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Zero-enrolment and single-teacher schools ‘eliminated’ in Nagaland

Nagaland, for the first time in an academic year, has eliminated all zero-enrolment and single-teacher schools.   According to the Union Ministry of Education’s latest UDISE+ report (2024-25) released last month, the number of schools in the state rose marginally from 2,725 in 2023-24 to 2,750 ...

September 1, 2025 9:14 AM

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Telangana government orders CBI probe into Kaleshwaram project irregularities

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the investigation into the alleged irregularities in the construction of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).   He announced the Government’s decision in the Assembly, ...

September 1, 2025 8:56 AM

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J&K: All schools in Jammu continue to remain closed today

In Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have ordered closure of all government and private schools across Jammu Division for toady in view of the continuing inclement weather conditions.   As per an order issued by Directorate of School Education Jammu, the decision was taken to ensure the safety of stude...

September 1, 2025 8:41 AM

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Price of commercial LPG gas cylinders reduced by Rs 51.50 per cylinder

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of commercial LPG gas cylinders by 51.50 rupees from today. Following the revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now be available at 1,580 rupees.   However, there has been no change in the price of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cyli...