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June 1, 2025 1:38 PM June 1, 2025 1:38 PM

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Valley of Flowers National Park Opens For Tourists

The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the high Himalayan valleys of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, has been opened to tourists and nature lovers from today.   Akashvani's Correspondent reports that on the opening day of the Valley of Flowers, 49 tourists...

June 1, 2025 10:19 AM June 1, 2025 10:19 AM

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J&K: Farmers’ Awareness Events Held Across Ramban Under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

In Jammu and Kashmir, a series of farmers’ awareness events were organised yesterday across Ramban district under the aegis of “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan”- a landmark initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape through awareness...

June 1, 2025 9:41 AM June 1, 2025 9:41 AM

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J&K: Third Lavender Festival to begin today at Bhaderwah in Doda district

The 3rd Lavender Festival will begin today at Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the two-day event.   Organised by CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, the festival will also host an Agri Startup Expo, showc...

June 1, 2025 9:33 AM June 1, 2025 9:33 AM

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Punjab Police Exploring GPS Anklets to Monitor Drug Smugglers on Bail

Punjab Police is exploring the use of GPS anklets to track and monitor activities of big drug smugglers released on bail. State Police Chief Gaurav Yadav said that as a system has been devised to monitor their activities by taking village elders and village panchayats into confidence, at the same ti...

June 1, 2025 8:51 AM June 1, 2025 8:51 AM

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All seven NCP MLAs join ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland

In a major political development in Nagaland, all seven MLAs of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have joined ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), raising the NDPP's strength to 32 in the 60-member state assembly.   Speaker Sharingain Longkumer that the seven MLAs presented th...

May 31, 2025 8:07 PM May 31, 2025 8:07 PM

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Operation Shield: Civil Defence Mock Drills Held in Gujarat’s Border Districts

As part of Operation Shield, Civil Defence mock drills are being carried out in various districts of Gujarat on Saturday, including the border areas of Kutch, Banaskantha, and Patan. The drills include the evacuation of civilians following sirens, as well as relief and rescue operations during simul...

May 31, 2025 5:18 PM May 31, 2025 5:18 PM

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5 Dead in Mizoram as Incessant Rains Trigger Multiple Landslides

In Mizoram, at least 5 people died in multiple landslides across the state. Mizoram has witnessed incessant rain for the last 3 days, causing landslides in various parts of the state. In Champhai District, at least 3 people were killed in a landslide that took place at Vaphai village near Indo-Myanm...

May 31, 2025 4:52 PM May 31, 2025 4:52 PM

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Indian Railways Launches First-Ever Cherry Cargo Service from Katra to Mumbai

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a historic and pioneering initiative, Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Horticulture Department, has commenced the first-ever dedicated cherry cargo movement from Katra Railway Station to Mumbai on Saturday. Akashvani Correspondent reports that this marks a signific...

May 31, 2025 4:46 PM May 31, 2025 4:46 PM

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Actor Mohanlal Visits Thiruvananthapuram Akashvani Station

Malayalam cinema’s legendary actor Mohanlal visited the Thiruvananthapuram Akashvani station. He arrived as part of the recording of a special radio program. During the session, Mr.Mohanlal shared his memories associated with Akashvani. He remarked that before the advent of television and the intern...