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"Water table dips 150 ft..." This Punjab village rings alarm over farming practice, reveals measures

Jun 18, 2024

Bhatinda (Punjab), June 18 (ANI): Gurbachan Singh Sewa Samiti Society of Baloh village in Bathinda district announced Rs 500 per acre compensation for farmers who will start transplanting paddy from June 25. As per a state government notification, six districts of Punjab, including Bathinda, will start transplanting paddy in the fields from June 11. The monsoon is expected to reach the state around June 25th. Baloh village in Bathinda became the first to adopt such measures to conserve groundwater." Karamjit Singh, a member of the Society, said, "There is a Committee within the Sewa Samiti...
“We are very afraid…” Passengers recount the horror of Kanchenjunga Express crash
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“We are very afraid…” Passengers recount the horror of Kanchenjunga Express crash

Jun 18, 2024

Drone visuals from Bengal Train accident spot show extent of severe damage, restoration underway
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Drone visuals from Bengal Train accident spot show extent of severe damage, restoration underway

Jun 18, 2024

EAM S Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan in Delhi
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EAM S Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan in Delhi

Jun 17, 2024

Assam: Heavy rain, waterlogging in Guwahati, citizens voice their frustration
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Assam: Heavy rain, waterlogging in Guwahati, citizens voice their frustration

Jun 17, 2024

Yoga unites everybody: London’s Trafalgar Square event echoes PM Modi’s message ahead of Int Yoga Day
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Yoga unites everybody: London’s Trafalgar Square event echoes PM Modi’s message ahead of Int Yoga Day

Jun 16, 2024

London (UK), June 16 (ANI): In an early celebration of the upcoming International Yoga Day on June 21, the High Commission of India organized a yoga event at Trafalgar Square in London. Participants showcased enthusiasm...
J&K Terror Attacks | HM Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review prevailing situations in UT
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J&K Terror Attacks | HM Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review prevailing situations in UT

Jun 16, 2024

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Security forces are on high alert as J&K has faced multiple terror attacks in the past few days. A massive manhunt is on in parts of J&K in response to...
“They are stealing money…” BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla explains Congress’ ‘Khatakhat’ model
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“They are stealing money…” BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla explains Congress’ ‘Khatakhat’ model

Jun 16, 2024

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Reacting to the hike in petrol and diesel prices in Karnataka, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on June 16 called it a “Khatakhat loot model” of the Congress party. He further...
UP CM takes stock of arrangements at Gorakhpur Zoo amid heatwave; feeds animals at zoo
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UP CM takes stock of arrangements at Gorakhpur Zoo amid heatwave; feeds animals at zoo

Jun 15, 2024

Gorakhpur (UP) June 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on June 15 visited Gorakhpur Zoo. He took stock of the arrangements for the animals at the zoo amid the prevailing heatwave. CM Yogi...
IAF’s Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad
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IAF’s Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad

Jun 15, 2024

Medchal-Malkajgiri (Telangana), June 15 (ANI): Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 213 Officers' Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad was held on June 15. The CGP marked the successful completion of pre-commissioning...
Nepali Lawmaker Alleges Arrest of Two Nepali Citizens by Tibetan Security Officials
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Nepali Lawmaker Alleges Arrest of Two Nepali Citizens by Tibetan Security Officials

Jun 15, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 15 (ANI): A Nepali Congress lawmaker has claimed that Tibetan security officials have detained two Nepali citizens. Opposition lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain brought up the arrest of the two Nepali nationals from Northern...