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January 6, 2025 1:58 PM January 6, 2025 1:58 PM

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Cold wave prevails across North and East India, dense fog disrupts flights & trains

Cold wave conditions prevail across North and East India for the fourth consecutive day, with temperatures dropping and dense fog reducing visibility in many cities. It has affected train and flight schedules. In Jammu and Kashmir, fresh snowfall has added to the intensity of the cold wave across th...

January 6, 2025 1:48 PM January 6, 2025 1:48 PM

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Karnataka: 2 HMP virus cases detected in infants

Amid rising concerns over an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, two cases of HMPV have been detected in Karnataka. According to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus. Union Health Ministry...

January 6, 2025 12:24 PM January 6, 2025 12:24 PM

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Prashant Kishor taken into custody in Patna over BPSC row

In Bihar, Jan Suraj party leader Prashant Kishor was today taken into custody in Patna over BPSC row. In the early morning crackdown against Kishor and his supporters, police evicted them forcefully from the venue at Gandhi Statue at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.   Prashant Kishor was sitting on an i...

January 6, 2025 11:27 AM January 6, 2025 11:27 AM

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Kerala: 4 killed as KSRTC bus plunges into gorge

In Kerala, four persons including two women were killed when a State Road Transport Corporation bus lost control and plunged into a gorge at Pullupara in Idukki district this morning.   Several persons injured in the mishap have been admitted to a hospital at Mundakkayam. The bus was carrying a...

January 6, 2025 11:06 AM January 6, 2025 11:06 AM

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Dense fog delays 30 Delhi-bound trains by up to 3 hours

The movement of several trains has been affected as dense fog has engulfed the northern region of the country, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, nearly 30 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to three hours. These include the Shram Shakti Express, Poorva Express, Padmavat E...

January 6, 2025 11:00 AM January 6, 2025 11:00 AM

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J&K: Jammu-Srinagar NH44 closed amid heavy snowfall

In Jammu and Kashmir, the 275-long strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) has been closed to vehicular traffic amid heavy snowfall. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that due to heavy snowfall in the Qazigund sector last night, all vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National High...

January 6, 2025 8:58 AM January 6, 2025 8:58 AM

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Delhi health authorities issue advisory for preparedness against HMPV

Delhi health authorities yesterday issued an advisory to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to the Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory viruses. The hospitals have been instructed to promptly report Influenza-like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection ...

January 6, 2025 8:48 AM January 6, 2025 8:48 AM

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Punjab celebrates ‘Prakash Purb’ of Guru Gobind Singh

In Punjab, all the Gurudwaras are decked up with flowers and lights. Celebrating the 'Prakash Purb' of the 10th Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, devotees from across the country and abroad pay obeisance at Shri Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. They are listening to the holy ‘Shabad Kirta...

January 6, 2025 8:35 AM January 6, 2025 8:35 AM

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358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh celebrated in Bihar

In Bihar, the 358th Birth Anniversary, the Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj is being celebrated today with traditional gaiety and fervour at Patna Sahib.   The main function is underway at the birthplace of the founder of the Khalsa Panth at Takht Shri Hari Mandir Sahib.  ...

January 6, 2025 8:30 AM January 6, 2025 8:30 AM

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Fresh snowfall expected in Uttarakhand’s high-altitude areas

In Uttarakhand, there is a possibility of snowfall in the high-altitude areas of the state today. According to the Met Department, fresh snowfall may occur in regions situated at an altitude of more than 3,300 meters. Light rainfall is also likely in some lower areas. The department has predicted cl...