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May 31, 2025 10:23 AM May 31, 2025 10:23 AM

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Punjab to conduct second mock drill under “Operation Shield” today

Punjab is conducting second mock drill under “Operation Shield” today. Special Director General of Police, Home Guards, Sanjeev Kalra, who is also the Director, Civil Defence, has issued the orders in this regard following the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs.   Akashvani's Correspond...

May 31, 2025 9:26 AM May 31, 2025 9:26 AM

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Jharkhand Seeks ₹3 Lakh Crore Aid from 16th Finance Commission

In Jharkhand, the State Government has placed several demands before the 16th Finance Commission to make Jharkhand a prosperous state. State Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore has demanded a total financial assistance of Rs 303527.44 crore (around three lakh crore rupees) in a high-level meeting...

May 31, 2025 8:59 AM May 31, 2025 8:59 AM

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Miss World 2025 Grand Finale to take place today in Telangana

The Miss World 2025 grand finale will be held later this evening in Hyderabad. A total 108 contestants have taken part in a series of events including cultural, charity and various challenges for the past one month in Telangana.     From each of four Continent Groups, 10 contestants will be shortlis...

May 30, 2025 8:41 PM May 30, 2025 8:41 PM

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Heavy rainfall affects normal life in NE states

Heavy rainfall is affecting the northeastern states as a result of the southwest monsoon. In Arunachal Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts, including Lower Subansiri, West Kameng, West Siang, Lohit, and Changlang. Meanwhile, flash floods trigg...

May 30, 2025 2:01 PM May 30, 2025 2:01 PM

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Blast in Punjab cracker factory kills 5, injures 34

In Punjab, at least five persons have died and 34 were injured due to a blast in a cracker factory in the Lambi area of Shri Muktsar Sahib district late last night. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jaspal Singh told Akashvani that those injured are out of danger and recuperating in various hosp...

May 30, 2025 11:39 AM May 30, 2025 11:39 AM

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Punjab to conduct mock drill under ‘Operation Shield’ on May 31

Punjab will be conducting a mock drill under “Operation Shield” tomorrow. Special Director General of Police, Home Guards, Sanjeev Kalra, who is also the Director, Civil Defence, has issued the orders in this regard. The mock drill is being conducted on the orders of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MH...

May 30, 2025 11:35 AM May 30, 2025 11:35 AM

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Kerala: Red alert issued as heavy rains cause widespread damage

As monsoon intensifies, heavy rain continues to batter across Kerala, causing widespread damage.   Met Dept had issued a red alert in Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod districts today and an orange alert in all other districts. Large-scale damage is being reported in heavy rain and storms. Rail, roa...

May 30, 2025 11:24 AM May 30, 2025 11:24 AM

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Sikkim: Search underway for 9 missing after vehicle falls into Teesta river

In Sikkim, search and rescue operations are on at Chungthang in Mangan district to trace the missing nine persons. The District Collector of Mangan said that a vehicle carrying 10 passengers, along with the driver, plunged into the Teesta River last night between Chungthang and Munshithang. Two pers...