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July 31, 2025 2:05 PM

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Assam faces over 42% rainfall deficit; 27 districts in drought-like situation

This year, Assam received over 42 per cent rainfall deficit, and 27 districts are experiencing a drought-like situation during this kharif season.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that Assam experienced over 42% rainfall deficit between 1st June to 28th July this year. The districts of Barpeta...

July 31, 2025 2:01 PM

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Kerala fishermen prepare for sailing as 52-day trawling ban ends

As the 52-day trawling ban is coming to an end on Thursday night, the fishing community in Kerala is in full swing with preparations for sailing.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that it is a pleasant climate after rainy days, and the fishermen expect a good catch when they resume their work a...

July 31, 2025 12:24 PM

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Ladakh declares August 12 as Safai Andolan Day for Indus River conservation

In an attempt to check water pollution and promote conservation of the Indus River, Ladakh has declared August 12 as a Safai Andolan Day for the mighty river. On this day, a mass movement for cleaning up in and around the Indus River and its tributaries across Ladakh will be organised collectively b...

July 31, 2025 12:15 PM

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Heavy rainfall brings relief to paddy farmers in Bihar

In Bihar, the southwest monsoon is active over several parts of the state. Several parts like Aurangabad, Vaishali, Nawada and others have witnessed heavy rainfall. The Met Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall from 2nd August.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that in the past ...

July 30, 2025 9:34 PM

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Punjab: Farmers take out tractor march to protest Land Pooling Policy

 In Punjab, farmers took out a tractor march in many parts of the state to protest the state government’s proposal for acquisition of lands under its Land Pooling Policy.         Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader, Balbir Singh Rajewal alleged that the state government has implemented the policy with...

July 30, 2025 9:29 PM

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Himachal & Rajasthan

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh for today and over East Rajasthan for today and tomorrow. IMD said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over isolated places over Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Odi...