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June 10, 2025 4:57 PM

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J&K: Security forces bust terrorist hideout in Rajouri district

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces today busted a terrorist hideout in a remote area in Rajouri district. It was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Police and the Army. The security forces have seized ten Under Barrel Grenade Launchers and other materials. However, no arrest has bee...

June 10, 2025 3:26 PM

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Delhi: Fire in Dwarka’s Shabad Apartment Claims Three Lives

A person and his two children died today after a fire broke out in a flat on the seventh floor of the Shabad Apartment located in Dwarka Sector 13 of the national capital. According to the Delhi Fire Services, eight fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flame. Due to the fire, three people ju...

June 10, 2025 4:20 PM

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Eight Drown in Banas River in Rajasthan’s Tonk

Eight youths today drowned while bathing in the Banas River in Tonk, Rajasthan. All the deceased were residents of the Hasanpura area of Jaipur. Three others were rescued and their condition is stable. Tonk Superintendent of Police, Vikas Sangwan told Akashavani News that the incident took place thi...

June 10, 2025 1:12 PM

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J&K: 35 fall ill due to suspected waterborne illness in Rajouri

In Jammu and Kashmir, at least thirty-five villagers were hospitalised yesterday after falling ill due to a mysterious illness in the frontier district of Rajouri, prompting the health department to collect water samples and seal the local water sources. They are from Kotliparran village in Manjakot...

June 10, 2025 1:08 PM

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J&K LG disburses ₹6.14 cr pension arrears to over 12,000 beneficiaries

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha disbursed the pension arrears of Rs. 6.14 crore to over 12 thousand beneficiaries under the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) yesterday. The Lieutenant Governor said the ISSS is aimed at ensuring financial inclusion and supporting senior c...

June 10, 2025 1:03 PM

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Punjab to recruit 200 psychologists for drug addicts’ counseling

Punjab has decided to recruit 200 psychologists, with immediate effect, to provide essential assistance and counselling to individuals striving to overcome drug addiction. The Cabinet Sub-Committee on ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs), a campaign launched by the state government to weed out ...

June 10, 2025 12:57 PM

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Cotton cultivation sees 20% surge in Punjab

In Punjab, crop diversification efforts got a major fillip with cotton cultivation witnessing around a 20% surge. The total area under cotton cultivation has increased from 2.49 lakh acres last year to 2.98 lakh acres this year in 2025, which shows an increase of over 49,000 acres within a year. Fou...

June 10, 2025 11:34 AM

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J&K: Jammu region gripped by extreme heatwave; Samba records 46.6°C

In Jammu and Kashmir, heatwave conditions continue to grip the Jammu region. The region has been experiencing extreme heatwave conditions for the past four days. Five districts recorded temperatures above the 40-degree mark yesterday. Samba recorded the highest maximum temperature at 46.6 degrees Ce...