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December 28, 2024 8:36 PM December 28, 2024 8:36 PM

J&K: Snowfall Disrupts Life in Kashmir; Rescue Operations Underway, CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Relief Measures

In Jammu & Kashmir, the snowfall, occurring after a long dry spell and bone-chilling cold, has caused severe disruptions, with life coming to a halt in many areas of the Kashmir region. The administration, including the Army and J&K Police, is undertaking rescue operations in snowbound areas...

December 28, 2024 6:52 PM December 28, 2024 6:52 PM

Haryana: Govt approves revision of Ex Gratia for battle casualties to ₹1 Crore

The Haryana government today approved the revision of the ex gratia amount to be given to the families of battle casualties of armed forces personnel and Central Armed Police Forces personnel. The ex gratia amount has been increased from 50 lakh to 1 crore rupees. The government also approved an inc...

December 28, 2024 5:42 PM December 28, 2024 5:42 PM

21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival to be held in Mumbai & Thane from Jan 10-16

The 21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival will take place in Mumbai and Thane from the 10th to the 16th of January next year. A total of 61 films selected for the festival will be screened at Moviemax cinemas in Andheri, Sion, and Thane. The festival will open with the Chinese film The Black Dog, which...

December 28, 2024 4:16 PM December 28, 2024 4:16 PM

Heavy Snowfall disrupts road connectivity in Kargil; NH-01 & NH-301 Remain Closed

In Kargil, heavy snowfall has disrupted road connectivity in Kargil, leading to the closure of two highways—NH-01, connecting Kargil with Srinagar, and NH-301, linking Kargil to Zanskar. Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse, has assured that all major roads will be cleared at the earliest. A 24...

December 28, 2024 3:58 PM December 28, 2024 3:58 PM

Maharashtra: Naxalite with bounty of ₹7 lakh surrenders to police in Gondia

A hardcore Naxalite, Deva Sumado Mudam, aged 27, who had a bounty of 7 lakh rupees on his head, surrendered to the police in the Gondia district of Maharashtra. A resident of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, Deva has been involved in Naxalite activities from a young age. Following an appeal from th...

December 28, 2024 1:58 PM December 28, 2024 1:58 PM

Uttarakhand witnesses heavy snowfall in areas at higher altitudes

Uttarakhand has witnessed snowfall in several of its mountainous regions, with heavy snow reported in areas at higher altitudes. Significant snowfall has been observed in the state's highest regions.         Today, fresh snowfall has blanketed parts of Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Pa...