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June 12, 2026 12:33 PM

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Dhwajstambh Shilanyas ceremony held ahead of Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela

As part of preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela to be held next year in Nashik, the Dhwajstambh Shilanyas and Pujan ceremony was held yesterday in the presence of Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan. The Kumbh Mela festivities will formally commence with the Dharma Dhwajarohan at Nashik and Tri...

June 12, 2026 12:29 PM

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First green pea harvest completed under Project Hinichi in Manipur

The first harvest of green peas under Project Hinichi has been successfully completed in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said that it marks a significant milestone in efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods and curb illicit poppy cultivation. The NCB said that...

June 12, 2026 12:20 PM

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Tamil Nadu CM announces ₹134 crore Kuruvai season relief package

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay today announced a special package worth ₹134 crore for the Kuruvai season. In a statement, he said this would help farmers who are suffering due to the delay in the southwest monsoon and the fact that the Mettur Dam was not opened on the customary date of June 12. The...

June 12, 2026 10:49 AM

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All India Liaison Officers Conference (North Zone) 2026 underway in Jammu

The All India Liaison Officers Conference (North Zone) 2026 is underway at the Convention Centre in Jammu. The two-day conference, which began yesterday, has brought together liaison officers and representatives from the textile sector across northern states and Union Territories. Organised by the T...

June 12, 2026 10:46 AM

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Jammu and Kashmir likely to witness rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds today

After days of hot and dry weather, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds today, with the Meteorological Department warning that isolated intense showers could trigger flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas. The local Meteorological Department s...

June 12, 2026 11:18 AM

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HM Amit Shah says Assam–Nagaland MoU will end decades-long dispute

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Government of India, Assam, and Nagaland will end a decades-long dispute in the Northeast. In a social media post, Mr Shah noted that the agreement will open the way for oil and gas exploration...

June 12, 2026 9:14 AM

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President Murmu to visit Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun today

President Droupadi Murmu is arriving in Uttarakhand today on a two-day visit. The President will reach Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun today. During her visit, she will inspect the construction and development works of the Rashtrapati Udyan, being developed over an area of 132 acres. On the second d...

June 12, 2026 9:04 AM

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IMD issues Orange Alert for several districts in Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, the Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several districts of the state today. According to the forecast, Dehradun, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh districts are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstor...