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May 31, 2025 12:49 PM May 31, 2025 12:49 PM

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Ladakh Observes World No Tobacco Day with Awareness Marathon and Public Outreach

In Ladakh, the District Health Society Kargil observed World No Tobacco Day today with the theme “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.” As part of the observance, a 5-kilometre No Tobacco Awareness Marathon was organised in Kargil under the banner “Run fo...

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...