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November 15, 2024 11:56 AM November 15, 2024 11:56 AM

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Haryana CM announces 700-bed govt hospital in Gurugram to be named after Guru Nanak Dev

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that a 700-bed government hospital being constructed in Gurugram at a cost of about Rs 1000 crore would be named after Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Besides this, a chair in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji would be established at a university in Haryana...

November 15, 2024 11:37 AM November 15, 2024 11:37 AM

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Bali Jatra begins in Odisha to celebrate ancient sea-trading history

Asia's largest open-air trade fair, Bali Jatra, starts today to celebrate Odisha's ancient sea-trading history. This year's fair opens on the full moon day of Kartika and will run until 22nd November. Bali Jatra, meaning "Journey to Bali," honours Odisha's old tradition of traders sailing to distant...

November 15, 2024 8:14 AM November 15, 2024 8:14 AM

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Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe with AQI reaching 420

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the severe category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 420 at 7 am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Bawana was recorded at 456, IGI Airport at 447, Anand Vihar at 441, Okhla Phase-2 at 422, ITO at 352 and Chandni Ch...

November 15, 2024 11:52 AM November 15, 2024 11:52 AM

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Bihar: Millions of devotees take holy bath on Kartik Purnima

In Bihar, millions of devotees are taking holy baths in Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Mahananda, Saryu, Bagmati and other rivers on the occasion of Kartik Purnima today. In the capital city Patna, a large number of devotees offer prayers after holy baths and perform rituals of Dana (दान) to poor people on th...

November 15, 2024 7:57 AM November 15, 2024 7:57 AM

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UP: Ghats overflow with pilgrims for Kartik Poornima

In Uttar Pradesh, Ghats of holy rivers are brimming with pilgrims reaching for the auspicious bathing on the occasion of Kartik Poornima today. Preparations are also in full swing for the celebration of Dev Deepawali at Varanasi where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will grace the occasion.

November 15, 2024 1:20 PM November 15, 2024 1:20 PM

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Punjab: Devotees from all religions pay tribute at Shri Harimandir Sahib on Gurpurab

The 555th Prakash Purb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being celebrated in India and across the world with much religious fervour and devotion, today. Hundreds of devotees from all religions are paying obeisance at Shri Harimandir Sahib in Amritsar and other Gurudwaras. The founder o...

November 15, 2024 7:37 AM November 15, 2024 7:37 AM

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GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures enforced in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to invoke Stage III of the GRAP in Delhi NCR with effect from 8 AM today in addition to all actions under Stage I and II to prevent further deterioration of air quality. In the wake of the deteriorating air quality of Delhi-NCR, the Sub-Commit...

November 15, 2024 6:07 AM November 15, 2024 6:07 AM

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Primary schools to shift to online classes due to rise in air pollution: Delhi CM

Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will shift to online classes from today until further directions. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi informed this in a social media post. The decision has been taken following the announcement by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ...

November 14, 2024 9:34 PM November 14, 2024 9:34 PM

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PM Modi visits Bihar  to commemorate the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jamui in Bihar tomorrow to commemorate the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. It marks the commencement of the 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebrations of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Mr Modi will unveil a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Bhagwan B...