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Collector congratulates differently-able medal winners
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Collector congratulates differently-able medal winners

The players, who won bronze medals at the 23rd National Blind Sports Championship, were congratulated by the Collector Vinay Kumar Langeh on Thursday at the Collectorate for their outstanding performance and encouraged to excel in future competitions.

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December 20, 2024
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Ambedkar Memorial Hospital holds mock drill for fire safety

A joint mock drill focusing on fire safety and rescue operations was conducted on Thursday at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur.

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December 20, 2024
Sukma's Chintagufa Health Centre gets national recognition
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Sukma's Chintagufa Health Centre gets national recognition

The Chintagufa Health Centre, located in the Naxal-affected Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, has made history by receiving the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) Certificate from the Government of India.

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December 20, 2024
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Chhattisgarh State Assembly Raises MLA Salary and Allowance

The Chhattisgarh State Assembly has increased the daily allowance for MLAs from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000.

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December 20, 2024
Raipur to install CCTV cameras for enhanced crime control
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Raipur to install CCTV cameras for enhanced crime control

In a bid to strengthen security and enhance crime control, Raipur authorities are set to install CCTV cameras across key areas, including main roads and slum settlements in the industrial district.

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December 20, 2024
Health Min seems unprepared on issue of FSA in Hospitals
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Health Min seems unprepared on issue of FSA in Hospitals

Health Minister Shayam Bihari Jaiswal appeared unprepared in the house when he was questioned about Fire Safety Audits (FSA) in hospitals during the Chhattisgarh Assembly's Question Hour on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
Raipur MP seeks to resolve issues
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Raipur MP seeks to resolve issues

Raipur Member of Parliament Brijmohan Aggarwal met with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to present a memorandum addressing several transportation concerns, including the closure of the Kumhari Toll Plaza on National Highway-53 between Raipur and Durg on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
CG Assembly approves ₹805 Cr supplementary budget
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CG Assembly approves ₹805 Cr supplementary budget

On the third day of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly's winter session, the House passed the second supplementary budget demanding grants for the financial year 2024-25, totalling Rs 805,71,74,286, via a voice vote on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
HISTORIC STEP TOWARDS AIR SERVICE, SAYS CM SAI
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HISTORIC STEP TOWARDS AIR SERVICE, SAYS CM SAI

INTER-CITY CONNECTIVITY | New Flight Service

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December 20, 2024
NIA conducts raid in Bijapur to expose Naxal connection
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NIA conducts raid in Bijapur to expose Naxal connection

Raids conducted in Bhairamgarh, Tarrem and Awapalli

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December 20, 2024
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Case against two for assaulting duty doc

Nazarbad Police have registered a case against two persons of the city for allegedly assaulting a duty doctor of a private hospital on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
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Hoteliers demand action

Following the brutal stabbing of a bakery proprietor by goons near the KRS reservoir at Mandya district, hoteliers across the state have demanded that the state government take cognizance of the rise in attacks on hotels and sought protection from such elements.

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December 20, 2024
Mandya decks up for Kannada Sahitya Sammelana
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Mandya decks up for Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

Mandya city is all set to host the three-day 87th All-India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana for the third time after three decades, from Friday to Sunday.

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December 20, 2024
He would have been rag-picker: CM blasts Shah
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He would have been rag-picker: CM blasts Shah

Stepping up the attack against Union Minister Amit Shah for his comments on B R Ambedkar in Parliament, senior Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that Shah would have been a \"ragpicker\" if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution.

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December 20, 2024
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Aaditya slams K'taka MLA for UT demand

Maharashtra and Karnataka have been locked in a dispute for decades over the control of Belagavi.

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December 20, 2024
'If you have Savarkar, we have Ambedkar': Civil societies condemn Amit Shah's remarks
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'If you have Savarkar, we have Ambedkar': Civil societies condemn Amit Shah's remarks

\"Not surprising to hear this from one whose party has been against the society Ambedkar represents.\"

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December 20, 2024
BJP leader C T Ravi booked; ex-Nat'l Gen Secy in custody
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BJP leader C T Ravi booked; ex-Nat'l Gen Secy in custody

GONE TOO FAR | Allegation of abuse of Karnataka Minister Laxmi

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December 20, 2024
HYDRAA demolishes structures in Manikonda
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HYDRAA demolishes structures in Manikonda

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), which is cracking down on illegal structures in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), has stepped up its tempo in Manikonda Municipality.

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December 20, 2024
Jupally inaugurates Telangana tourist information center at RGI Airport
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Jupally inaugurates Telangana tourist information center at RGI Airport

Minister for Tourism Jupally Krishna Rao inaugurated the Telangana Tourism Information Center at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad on Thursday.

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December 20, 2024
AP FiberNet plunges into debt, Babu assures its revival
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AP FiberNet plunges into debt, Babu assures its revival

A vigilance inquiry is currently underway to investigate alleged corruption during the past five years

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December 20, 2024
Amit Shah's remarks on Dr Ambedkar, the talking point of the day @ Assembly
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Amit Shah's remarks on Dr Ambedkar, the talking point of the day @ Assembly

The BJP must clarify its stance on Ambedkar. Leaders like Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, who adhere to Manusmriti ideology, should explain their position

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December 20, 2024
PC Ghosh grills Somesh, Smita
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PC Ghosh grills Somesh, Smita

When the commission chief asked if he found any wrongdoing in the three barrages when he was the CS, Somesh Kumar replied that he did not remember the questions asked by the commission

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December 20, 2024
Commissionerate's cyber safety drive engages over 4 lakh citizens
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Commissionerate's cyber safety drive engages over 4 lakh citizens

Vulnerable groups and individuals at high risk were identified through victim profiling and were targeted with programs to educate them about cybercrimes and mechanisms to report

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December 20, 2024
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NEERI to characterise hazardous waste dump at Cuncolim Ind Estate

Collects samples, report to be submitted to Pollution Board

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December 20, 2024
On L-Day, cries for liberating Colva creek from raw sewage discharge rent the air
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On L-Day, cries for liberating Colva creek from raw sewage discharge rent the air

ON SECOND CONSECUTIVE DAY, WATER FLOWING INTO CREEK TURNED SAFFRON; GSPCB IS YET TO COLLECT WATER SAMPLE FOR TESTING; BOARD INACTION FLAYED

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December 20, 2024
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Govt hikes DSSS grant for widows with children under 21 years

The State government has announced an increase in the Dayanand Social Security Scheme for widows with children under the age of 21, raising the monthly allowance to Rs 4,000.

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December 20, 2024
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Tourism turbulence: Goa airfares go sky-high

Goa's allure as a holiday hotspot faces challenges this December as the traveling cost is giving travelers pause.

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December 20, 2024
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Despite crackdown, show goes on in coastal belt

CLUBS ADVERTISE FOR DUSK TO DAWN PARTIES

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December 20, 2024
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CM counters job scam attack with 'toolkit of jealousy' jibe

At the backdrop of a personal attack on him and his wife in connection with multi-crore jobs-for-cash scam, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that his government has been making tremendous progress by overcoming personal criticism, pre-conceived notions, and the \"toolkit of jealousy.\"

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December 20, 2024
Goa's ST quota bill stuck in Parl's stormy session
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Goa's ST quota bill stuck in Parl's stormy session

In what could lead to major disappointment to the Schedule Tribe community in Goa, the crucial Bill seeking political reservation for STs in the State Assembly could not be passed in the Parliament, due to adjournment of both the Houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha -- following ruckus by the Opposition.

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December 20, 2024