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April 14, 2026 9:13 AM

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J&K to host three day Swachh Tawi Mahotsav in Jammu

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and Jammu Smart City Limited in coordination with the Departments of Tourism and Information are organizing a three-day Swachh Tawi Mahotsav, a major celebration of local heritage and environmental care. The Mahotsav is being held at the 4t...

April 13, 2026 10:09 PM

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Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 concludes in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

The Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 concluded in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, today. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised adopting agricultural system knowledge and modern technologies. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted that a comprehensive Seed to Market agricultural roadmap has been ...

April 13, 2026 10:16 PM

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Punjab assembly unanimously passed Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Bill

Punjab assembly has unanimously passed the ‘Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment)' Bill, 2026, during the specially convened Vidhan Sabha session today.   The amendment bill has introduced stricter punishment against the sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Anyone found involved in o...

April 13, 2026 8:46 PM

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Nagaland University study identifies cancer-fighting herbs of Konyak Naga tribe

A new study led by researchers from Nagaland University has identified the anti-cancer potential of a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak Naga tribe.   In a preliminary investigation, the team analysed a five-plant formulation long used in indigenous medicine and found that its bioacti...

April 13, 2026 7:43 PM

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IMD forecasts below-normal Southwest Monsoon Rainfall this year

The southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall from June to September is expected to be below normal this year. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Dr Mrityunjaya Mohapatra said that the seasonal rainfall over the country is likely to be 92% of t...