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October 13, 2024 1:23 PM October 13, 2024 1:23 PM

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People bid fare to Maa Durga in West Bengal and Assam

In West Bengal, immersion of idols has begun on Bijoya Dashami today after the end of the Durga Puja. Some idols of household pujas were immersed yesterday also. The administration has made security arrangements at the ghats of important rivers and ponds for the immersion. Ghats of the Ganges, inclu...

October 13, 2024 12:11 PM October 13, 2024 12:11 PM

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4.2-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Central Assam

An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolted parts of Central Assam this morning. However, there has been no report of any casualties or damages to property so far. As per official data, the earthquake was recorded at 7:47 am in Udalguri district on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra river. Another moder...

October 13, 2024 10:12 AM October 13, 2024 10:12 AM

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde vows strict action in Baba Siddique killing

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed strict action against those responsible for taking the law into their hands, following the killing of former State Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Siddique was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Mumbai yesterday evening. Calling the incid...

October 13, 2024 8:33 AM October 13, 2024 8:33 AM

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Vidyarambham ceremonies being held today in Kerala

In Kerala, Vidyarambham ceremonies are being held across the state today. Vidyarambham symbolises a child's first step towards knowledge and learning. Many people also start taking dance and music lessons on this day. At many locations, teachers, authors, scholars, or a senior member of the family l...

October 13, 2024 12:15 PM October 13, 2024 12:15 PM

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International Kullu Dussehra Festival to begin today in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

The international Dussehra festival in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, is starting today. The week-long Kullu Dussehra will officially begin with the chariot procession of Lord Raghunath. The procession is scheduled to start around 4 PM. Lord Raghunath, the deity of Kullu, will be brought from his temple i...

October 12, 2024 9:15 PM October 12, 2024 9:15 PM

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West Bengal: Senior doctors to begin 48-hour cease-work from Monday

In West Bengal, senior doctors will go on cease-work for 48 hours from 6 AM on Monday, showing support and solidarity with the junior doctors on hunger strike with 10-point demands. Dr Swarodyot Mukherjee informed this on behalf of the Joint Platform of Doctors, West Bengal. However, emergency servi...

October 12, 2024 9:11 PM October 12, 2024 9:11 PM

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Manipur Police set up anti-extortion cells, seeks public support

The Manipur Police said that the incidents of extortion cases have increased drastically in the State thus affecting the general public and sought public support to curb such illegal activities.   Speaking to the media persons this evening, the IGP (Admn) of Manipur Police K. Jayentakumar said ...

October 12, 2024 9:03 PM October 12, 2024 9:03 PM

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Bihar Governor & CM attend Vijayadashmi celebrations

In Bihar, Vijayadashmi the festival of triumph of good over evil is being celebrated with fervor and gaiety across the state. On the concluding day of the nine-day celebration of Navratri, immersion of idols of Goddess Durga is underway with a grand procession across the state. On the occasion of Du...