May 17, 2026 7:49 PM

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Dukono Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Sends Ash 5,000 m into Sky

In Indonesia, Dukono volcano erupted today in country's North Maluku province, spewing grey ash up to 5,000 metres above its peak. The country's Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said, the one thousand eighty seven metre volcano is currently at the second-highest alert level. A...

May 17, 2026 7:09 PM

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Nagaland: International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Observed in Kohima

In Nagaland, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was observed today at the College of Nursing in Kohima, joining communities around the world in remembering lives lost to HIV and AIDS.     Speaking on the occasion, District AIDS Control Officer (DISHA), Dr. Chibenthung Kithan, said the memor...

May 17, 2026 6:55 PM

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V D Satheesan to Be Sworn in as Keralam Chief Minister on May 18

The new Keralam government led by Congress leader V D Satheesan will be sworn in tomorrow in Thiruvananthapuram.      Congress had announced Satheesan as the next chief minister of Keralam on 14th of this month, putting an end to the high drama and suspense that lasted for ten days.     The Congress...

May 17, 2026 6:31 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu to Confer Padma Awards 2026 on May 25

President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for the year 2026 on the 25th of this month. In a social media post, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the President will confer the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony to be held at Rash...