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October 16, 2024 9:33 PM October 16, 2024 9:33 PM

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Manipur set to celebrate Mera Hou Chongba 2024 tomorrow

In Manipur, the Mera Hou Chongba 2024 - an annual festival observed in order to strengthen the cordial bond between the indigenous communities living in hills and valley people, will be held tomorrow at Imphal.   The State Level Organising Committee on Mera Hou Chongba 2024 will observe the fes...

October 16, 2024 10:28 PM October 16, 2024 10:28 PM

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BJP leader Nayab Singh to take oath as Chief Minister of Haryana tomorrow

Senior BJP Leader Nayab Singh will take oath as Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time tomorrow. The swearing-in ceremony will be held tomorrow at Shalimar Ground in Panchkula. Strict security arrangements have been made in view of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the ceremony....

October 16, 2024 5:28 PM October 16, 2024 5:28 PM

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Regional Met dept predicts ‘Heavy to Very Heavy’ rainfall in Chennai, surrounding districts; Low Pressure system to make landfall tomorrow

The Regional Met department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in many areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpet districts for another 24 hours. Speaking to the media, the Regional head of the Met Department Balachandran said that the low pressure is moving at a speed of 15 km...

October 16, 2024 1:50 PM October 16, 2024 1:50 PM

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Fire in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala Complex Claims Three Lives; Investigation Underway

A fire in a residential building in Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, has claimed three lives. The incident occurred this morning on the 10th floor of the building. Firefighters subsequently extinguished the blaze. Three residents were injured in the incident and were rushed to the hospita...

October 16, 2024 1:41 PM October 16, 2024 1:41 PM

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PM Modi congratulates Omar Abdullah on taking oath as J&K CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Omar Abdullah on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. In a social media post today, the Prime Minister wished Omar Abdullah the very best in his efforts to serve the people. He said the centre will work closely with Mr. Abdullah a...

October 16, 2024 1:45 PM October 16, 2024 1:45 PM

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National Conference leader Omar Abdullah takes oath as J&K CM

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Mr. Abdullah along with his Council of Ministers at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar...

October 16, 2024 12:58 PM October 16, 2024 12:58 PM

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SC Slams Haryana, Punjab Over Stubble Burning, Summons Top Officials for Non-Compliance

The Supreme Court today criticised the Haryana and Punjab state governments for non-compliance in one of its earlier orders related to air pollution due to stubble burning. A bench headed by Justice Abhay S. Oka directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take penal action against H...

October 16, 2024 2:00 PM October 16, 2024 2:00 PM

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Nayab Singh Saini Elected BJP Legislature Party Leader, Set to Become Haryana’s CM

Haryana's acting Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, has been elected the leader of the BJP Legislature Party. Union Home Minister and party observer Amit Shah informed this after the Legislature Party meeting at the party office in Panchkula.   He said that in the meeting, the name of Nayab Sin...

October 16, 2024 8:19 AM October 16, 2024 8:19 AM

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Red Alert Issued as Heavy Rains Hit South Coastal Andhra Pradesh; Authorities on High Alert

Heavy rains lashed various districts of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema yesterday under the influence of well-marked low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, with Nellore and Chittor districts experiencing very heavy rainfall.   IMD has issued a red alert for today with a warning of he...