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Concern Over Overloaded SMC Vehicles
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Concern Over Overloaded SMC Vehicles

A blatant violation of traffic safety rules by a Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) garden department vehicle has raised serious concerns among commuters.

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January 08, 2025
Rescue Ops On To Pull Out Teen From Borewell
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Rescue Ops On To Pull Out Teen From Borewell

In a tragic incident that underscores the persistent dangers of uncovered borewells, an 18-year-old girl fell into a borewell in Kanderai village, Kachchh district, Gujarat, early Monday morning.

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January 08, 2025
25k Rural Homes to Go Digital
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25k Rural Homes to Go Digital

FIBER-TO-HOME INITIATIVE | Under the Gujarat Fiber Grid Network Limited, village households to be linked with affordable high-speed internet

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January 08, 2025
Pregnancy scandal at girls' hostel in Korba district
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Pregnancy scandal at girls' hostel in Korba district

A shocking incident unfolded in Podi-Upora block of Korba district when a class 11 student at a girls' hostel became pregnant, gave birth, and allegedly threw the newborn behind the hostel in the dead of night.

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January 08, 2025
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National Voter's Day to be celebrated on Jan 25th

In accordance with the instructions from the Election Commission of India, 'National Voter's Day' will be celebrated across the country on January 25th, and the same will be observed in Chhattisgarh.

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January 08, 2025
CM Pledges ₹5 Crore for Bronze Statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim
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CM Pledges ₹5 Crore for Bronze Statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim

In a significant announcement at a program organized by the Sahu Samaj in Rajim, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared a grant of Rs 5 crore for the installation of a grand bronze statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim.

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January 08, 2025
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Land fraud of ₹75 lakh unearthed in Raipur, accused booked

A major case of land fraud has surfaced in the capital, with Mahesh Kodwani and Bharti Kodwani of Devendra Nagar Sector-5 accused of duping a real estate businessman of ₹75 lakh.

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January 08, 2025
PWD Suspends Contractor's License, Cancels Contracts
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PWD Suspends Contractor's License, Cancels Contracts

The Public Works Department (PWD) has taken decisive action against A-class contractor Suresh Chandrakar, the main accused in the murder of Bijapur journalist Mukesh Chandrakar on Tuesday.

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January 08, 2025
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Reservation Process for Civic Bodies End

Out of 14 municipal corporations, the reservation breakdown includes four for the OBC category, two for Scheduled Castes (SC), and one for Scheduled Tribes (ST).

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January 08, 2025
Chhattisgarh's Health Minister Emphasizes Vigilance, Preparedness for HMPV Virus
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Chhattisgarh's Health Minister Emphasizes Vigilance, Preparedness for HMPV Virus

Chhattisgarh's Health Minister, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, on Tuesday addressed concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, assuring the public that there is no need to panic.

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January 08, 2025
CMO Tightens Officers, Employees on Office Timing
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CMO Tightens Officers, Employees on Office Timing

On the very first day of the New Year, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai set a tone of discipline by advising state officers to report to work on time.

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January 08, 2025
Violence, Terror Will Not Be Tolerated: CM
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Violence, Terror Will Not Be Tolerated: CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to the soldiers and driver martyred in the IED blast on the Kutru-Bedre road in Bijapur district on Tuesday.

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January 08, 2025
SC lifts stay on KPSC's revised '21 JTO list, allowing appointments
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SC lifts stay on KPSC's revised '21 JTO list, allowing appointments

The court's ruling overturned the Karnataka High Court's order that had directed the revision of the select list.

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January 08, 2025
16th edition of BIFFes will be held from March 1-8, says CM
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16th edition of BIFFes will be held from March 1-8, says CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the 16th edition of Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes) will be held from March 1 to 8.

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January 08, 2025
Namma Metro to raise fares for first time in eight years
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Namma Metro to raise fares for first time in eight years

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a substantial fare increase for the first time in eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent.

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January 08, 2025
K'taka Govt Challenges Darshan's Bail
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K'taka Govt Challenges Darshan's Bail

On Monday, the Karnataka government filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 other accused in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case.

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January 08, 2025
HC rejects appeal to halt probe in Atul's suicide case
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HC rejects appeal to halt probe in Atul's suicide case

On Monday, the Karnataka High Court rejected a plea to stay the investigation against Nikita Singhania, who is accused of abetting the suicide of her husband, 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash.

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January 08, 2025
Techie, wife commit suicide after killing two children
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Techie, wife commit suicide after killing two children

A techie along with his wife have ended their lives allegedly after killing their two minor children at their rented home here, police said on Monday.

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January 08, 2025
For God's Sake, Do Not Hit Panic Button, Bengaluru!
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For God's Sake, Do Not Hit Panic Button, Bengaluru!

Detected in 2 Bengaluru babies, 1 discharged

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January 08, 2025
Efforts on to rid Karnataka of Maoists: Home Minister
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Efforts on to rid Karnataka of Maoists: Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that efforts are on to ensure that Maoists, who are active, to surrender in the days ahead, as the government wants to make the state \"Naxal-free\".

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January 08, 2025
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Meeting of Karnataka Cong's SC/ST ministers, lawmakers postponed

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that the dinner meeting of Congress leaders, ministers and lawmakers from SC/ST communities that was called on January 8, has been postponed following instruction from an AICC general secretary.

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January 08, 2025
BJP Urges Govt Not To Take HMPV Lightly
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BJP Urges Govt Not To Take HMPV Lightly

The BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday urged the state government not to take Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) lightly as it has created \"havoc\" in China.

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January 08, 2025
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Health pensions in a transparent manner: Collector

The NTR district administration is conducting a transparent review of health pensions, ensuring that benefits reach the eligible beneficiaries, said Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha, who has been personally monitoring the process.

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January 08, 2025
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APSRTC to run 7,200 buses for Sankranti, no additional charge in spl buses

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has announced plans to operate 7,200 special buses during the upcoming Sankranti festival to cater to the increased demand for travel.

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January 08, 2025
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TGGENCO's summer action plan of power utilities

The Principal Secretary (Energy), Government of Telangana and Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TGGENCO) Chairman and Managing Director Sandeep Kumar Sultania reviewed the summer action plan of power utilities to meet the expected increase in loads during the upcoming summer season.

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January 08, 2025
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Mega Plastic Surgery Camp From Jan. 17 to 30

Seva Bharathi, Lions Club of Hyderabad and Mercy Mission are jointly conducting a free mega plastic surgery camp from January 17 to 30 at Dr Ishwar Chandra Hospital, Sitarambagh, Old Mallepally, Hyderabad.

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January 08, 2025
Elaborate Arrangements for PM Modi's Visit to Vizag, Security in Place
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Elaborate Arrangements for PM Modi's Visit to Vizag, Security in Place

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to visit Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, January 8, and comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth execution of his itinerary, according to Chief Secretary (CS) K Vijayanand.

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January 08, 2025
AI is enabling clinicians to achieve precision and efficiency
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AI is enabling clinicians to achieve precision and efficiency

An indigenously developed AI-powered Colonoscopy procedure is about to change the fortunes of patients like never before and help clinicians in more ways than one.

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January 08, 2025
APSSDC Signs MoU With Swaniti Initiative For Green Skilling
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APSSDC Signs MoU With Swaniti Initiative For Green Skilling

The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swaniti Initiative to promote skilling in the state.

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January 08, 2025
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Suzlon Energy to train 12,000 in renewable energy sector

The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation signed an MoU to establish five skill labs and train youth

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January 08, 2025