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January 2, 2025 1:37 PM January 2, 2025 1:37 PM

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Dense fog engulfs northern region, delays 43 Delhi-bound trains by up to 5 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, as many as 43 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to five hours. These include the Padmavat Express, the Kalindi Express, the Sh...

January 2, 2025 12:53 PM January 2, 2025 12:53 PM

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Himachal Pradesh sees clear weather; snowfall expected from Jan 4

Himachal Pradesh is witnessing clear weather today, providing some respite from the cold during the day. However, temperatures have dropped in the morning and evening, and several tribal areas are experiencing temperatures below the freezing point. Dense fog has engulfed the lower plains, reducing v...

January 2, 2025 12:45 PM January 2, 2025 12:45 PM

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J&K: CRS to conduct final inspection of Katra-Reasi section for USBRL

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) is set to conduct the final inspection of the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) on January 7 and 8, as part of the effort to complete the rail link from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Akashvani Jammu Corre...

January 2, 2025 11:43 AM January 2, 2025 11:43 AM

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Ladakh pioneers artificial snow-making machine to boost winter tourism, sports

In Ladakh, in a major development, the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association has successfully pioneered the creation of an artificial snow-making machine in Kargil. This innovative solution holds significant importance for both winter tourism and sports in Ladakh, where snowfall has become increasing...

January 2, 2025 11:30 AM January 2, 2025 11:30 AM

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Punjab Police Cyber Crime helpline receives over 35,000 complaints in 2024

Punjab Police's Cyber Crime Division’s financial fraud reporting helpline has received over 35,000 complaints during the year 2024 in which people have reportedly lost more than Rs. 476 crore. Inspector General, Sukhchain Singh informed that reporting by people of online fraud in 2024 has increased ...

January 2, 2025 9:12 AM January 2, 2025 9:12 AM

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Delhi-NCR air quality registers ‘poor’ category with AQI at 278

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has been registered in the poor category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 278 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in some areas of the city has crossed the 300 mark. The AQI at Delhi's Jahangirpuri Station was reco...

January 2, 2025 9:08 AM January 2, 2025 9:08 AM

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Maharashtra launches 15-day campaign to promote reading culture among students

In a statewide initiative, the Maharashtra government launched a 15-day campaign yesterday, from January 1 aimed at promoting reading culture among students. This was announced earlier by the Higher and Technical Education Minister of Maharashtra Chandrakant Patil when he assumed the charge. College...