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World Diabetes Day observed in village

Aarihant Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Institute, affiliated with Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University, marked World Diabetes Day with an impactful awareness campaign in Tintoda Village in Gandhinagar district.

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November 22, 2024
Flyash-based house on show
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Flyash-based house on show

NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated power utility located at Hazira in Surat has unveiled its innovative ecofriendly and affordable housing solution, 'Sukh, Ecohouse, at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

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November 22, 2024
Bollywood open to Ankit's 'The Room'
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Bollywood open to Ankit's 'The Room'

Storyteller, filmmaker and sound designer from Gujarat, Aniket Singh Solanki, is now showcasing his talent in cinematic arts in Bollywood.

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November 22, 2024
Health dept to fill 2000+ medical posts
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Health dept to fill 2000+ medical posts

The Gujarat Health Department has launched its largest recruitment drive to date, with over 2,000 medical posts open for applications.

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November 22, 2024
No need for kids to wear uniform sweaters, schools told
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No need for kids to wear uniform sweaters, schools told

State Education Minister Praful Panseriya has issued a clear directive to private schools, emphasising that no child should be forced to wear sweaters of a specific color or brand prescribed by schools this winter.

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November 22, 2024
National Newborn Care week celebrated
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National Newborn Care week celebrated

National Newborn Care week, observed globally from November 15 to 21, was celebrated in Umarpada taluka of Surat district through a joint initiative by the Adani Foundation and the Gujarat Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

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November 22, 2024
Global diamond supply hits alow
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Global diamond supply hits alow

SUPPLY DROPS Due to recession, less than 100 million carats of rough stones arrived in market; last time it was so low in 1989

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November 22, 2024
Protests after Amul Dairy sacks staff
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Protests after Amul Dairy sacks staff

Amul, the renowned Indian dairy brand managed by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), is embroiled in controversy following the dismissal of over 100 employees from the Kheda District Milk Producers Union.

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November 22, 2024
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Government retires five more officers for corruption

The Gujarat government has taken a strong stance against corruption, compulsorily retiring five more officers for involvement in illegal activities.

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November 22, 2024
There is no space for corruption: Min Chaudhary
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There is no space for corruption: Min Chaudhary

GOOD GOVERNANCE SESSION Remove red-tapism

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November 22, 2024
Baby Jumbo body found in Dharamjaigarh forest
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Baby Jumbo body found in Dharamjaigarh forest

The Dharamjaigarh forest division, renowned for its elephant population, is once again under scrutiny after the tragic death of an elephant calf in the Hati Beat of the Chhal Range.

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November 22, 2024
C'garh takes measures to mitigate human-elephant conflict
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C'garh takes measures to mitigate human-elephant conflict

The Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, has launched initiatives to mitigate human-elephant conflict, emphasizing coexistence in shared habitats. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, efforts focus on minimizing casualties, safeguarding livelihoods, and fostering harmony.

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November 22, 2024
ACB Arrests SECL AE, Office Superintendent for taking Bribe
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ACB Arrests SECL AE, Office Superintendent for taking Bribe

A surprise raid conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday led to the arrest of two senior officials from South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Chirmiri for demanding and accepting a bribe.

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November 22, 2024
C'garh CM Sai highlights key outcomes from Delhi visit
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C'garh CM Sai highlights key outcomes from Delhi visit

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai returned from a two-day visit to Delhi, where he engaged in key discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

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November 22, 2024
BJP targets Cong over Bitcoin Scam
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BJP targets Cong over Bitcoin Scam

Chhattisgarh BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress following new revelations in the Bitcoin scam, accusing senior party leaders, including former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, of possible involvement.

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November 22, 2024
Congress slams BJP over Bitcoin Scam allegations
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Congress slams BJP over Bitcoin Scam allegations

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC has strongly criticized BJP State General Secretary Sanjay Shrivastava for his recent remarks targeting former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel over the Bitcoin scam.

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November 22, 2024
Posters on novel solutions to myriad problems
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Posters on novel solutions to myriad problems

Posters on novel solutions to myriad problems - from water pollution to skull fracture detection - were on display at Bengaluru Tech Summit that concluded here on Thursday.

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November 22, 2024
Siddaramaiah defends BPL ration card cancellation
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Siddaramaiah defends BPL ration card cancellation

AXE ON 22.63L Only ineligible beneficiaries affected’

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November 22, 2024
Waqf can't issue marriage certificates now: HC
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Waqf can't issue marriage certificates now: HC

The Karnataka High Court, in an interim order on Thursday, stayed a government directive that allowed the State Waqf Board and its officers to issue marriage certificates to Muslim applicants.

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November 22, 2024
100 engineering colleges in Karnataka will be 'adopted' by corporates by next year: IT Min
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100 engineering colleges in Karnataka will be 'adopted' by corporates by next year: IT Min

Government to also rope in industries to boost the employment prospects of students.

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November 22, 2024
'Edu Min knows not Kannada' irks Madhu
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'Edu Min knows not Kannada' irks Madhu

A boy's alleged remark that the Education Minister \"doesn,t know Kannada\", irked Madhu Bangarappa, who holds the portfolio, as he directed officials to take action against the student.

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November 22, 2024
Saura Swasthya launched: Karnataka to power 5,000 health facilities
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Saura Swasthya launched: Karnataka to power 5,000 health facilities

Karnataka Health Department in collaboration with SELCO Foundation launched the 'Saura Swasthya, initiative on Thursday. The pro-gramme aims to solar-power 5,000 health facilities across the state.

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November 22, 2024
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Declining growth rates in re power installation in India

India's solar power installed capacity as of 2023 stood at 77 Gigawatt, falling short of the targeted 100 Gigawatt. The country has set ambitious goals to achieve 500 Gigawatt of installed solar power eapaeity by 2050 and reach net-zero emissions by 2070.

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November 22, 2024
Minister Narayana assures inquiry into garbage taxes of previous govt
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Minister Narayana assures inquiry into garbage taxes of previous govt

Alleges that the taxes were levied to aid contractors

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November 22, 2024
AP & Telangana NCC Directorate shine at Kokraj
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AP & Telangana NCC Directorate shine at Kokraj

The AP & T elangana NCC Directorate managed two podium finishes and two gold medals at the prestigious Kokrajhar Marathon held on 17 November 2024 in Kokrajhar in Assam.

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November 22, 2024
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Time of grace, renewal: Delhi Archbishop

The decennial 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier was officially inaugurated on Thursday with a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Archbishop of Delhi Anil Couto, followed by the solemn procession of the Sacred Relics on an electric carriage from the Basilica of Bom Jesus to the Se Cathedral.

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November 22, 2024
'People indulging in false propaganda in caste census'
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'People indulging in false propaganda in caste census'

Stating that caste census is a historic decision, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the looters with an ulterior motive are indulging in false propaganda against the survey.

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November 22, 2024
TTD urges govt to handover land allotted to private hotel
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TTD urges govt to handover land allotted to private hotel

Instead, a devalokam facility would be established in its place

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November 22, 2024
AP Govt clears investments worth Rs 85,083 Crore
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AP Govt clears investments worth Rs 85,083 Crore

To create 33,966 jobs

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November 22, 2024
Cunchelim land scam: Will victims get justice or powerful shielded?
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Cunchelim land scam: Will victims get justice or powerful shielded?

COURT'S INTERVENTION PROMPTED GOVT TO ASSURE ACTION AGAINST CULPRITS

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November 22, 2024