J&K CM to hold pre-budget consultations with MLAs, DDC chairpersons

February 5, 2025 11:17 AM

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J&K CM to hold pre-budget consultations with MLAs, DDC chairpersons

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will hold pre-budget consultations with MLAs and District Development Council (DDC) chairpersons from today. Mr Abdullah who also holds charge of the Finance Department, will be presenting his maiden budget in the Assembly session beginning 3rd of March...

J&K Rural Development Minister to inaugurate ‘Watershed Yatra’ from Kathua

February 5, 2025 11:11 AM

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J&K Rural Development Minister to inaugurate ‘Watershed Yatra’ from Kathua

In Jammu and Kashmir, the “Watershed Yatra”, will be inaugurated by State Rural Development Minister, Javed Ahmad Dar, from Hiranagar in Kathua district today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the state-of-the-art “Watershed Yatra Van”-equipped with Augmented Reality (AR) tools and digital...

MI Cape Town storm into SA20 final with 39-run win over Paarl Royals

February 5, 2025 11:05 AM

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MI Cape Town storm into SA20 final with 39-run win over Paarl Royals

In the SA 20 Cricket League, MI Cape Town stormed into the finals beating Paarl Royals by 39 runs in the first Qualifier at St George's Park in Gqeberha last night. Batting first, Rashid Khan led the squad and scored 199 runs in the stipulated 20 overs with sensible innings from Dewald Brevis, Van d...

BAPS inaugurates South Africa’s largest Hindu Temple in Johannesburg

February 5, 2025 10:58 AM

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BAPS inaugurates South Africa’s largest Hindu Temple in Johannesburg

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has inaugurated the largest Hindu Temple of South Africa in Johannesburg. The inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Complex marks a historic milestone for the Hindu community in the country. The festivities began on...

Veteran Akashvani news reader Venkatraman, passes away at 102

February 5, 2025 10:52 AM

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Veteran Akashvani news reader Venkatraman, passes away at 102

Veteran News Reader of Akashvani, Venkatraman passed away in Chennai last night. The 102-year-old was the first voice in Tamil to convey the momentous news of India attaining Independence from Delhi in the early hours of 15th of August 1947. The news was first broadcast in Tamil for Radio Ceylon at ...

PM Modi urges voters to turn out in large numbers for Delhi Assembly Elections

February 5, 2025 8:50 AM

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PM Modi urges voters to turn out in large numbers for Delhi Assembly Elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters to participate in large numbers in the Delhi Assembly Elections today. In a social media post, Mr Modi asked the voters to take part in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm and cast their valuable votes. He extended his special wishes to all t...

Higher Altitude Areas Experience Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

February 5, 2025 9:01 AM

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Higher Altitude Areas Experience Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal Pradesh, the higher altitude areas are experiencing snowfall, while other parts of the state are witnessing rainfall due to the activity of Western disturbance. As a result, there has been a noticeable drop in temperatures, contributing to an intensifying cold wave in the region. Despite...