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TI demoted to SI, increment of 2 withheld
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TI demoted to SI, increment of 2 withheld

It is said that Gurjar was attached to Police Lines after complaint was received against him

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January 11, 2025
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Surat school unveils first 5D lab

I.G. Desai Vidya Sankul, run by Sarvoday Charitable Trust, has unveiled a historic milestone in the Indian education system with the launch of the nation's first-ever Melzo Anubhav 5D Lab.

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January 11, 2025
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Campaign to shield kids from negative effects of social media

The Gujarat government's education department is set to roll out a circular addressing the rising concerns over the impact of social media and smartphones on children.

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January 11, 2025
Narco reward policy a success
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Narco reward policy a success

IMPACT - Since the policy was introduced in 2021, incentivizing informants and law enforcement officers, over 87,000 kg drugs seized, 2,500 arrested

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January 11, 2025
VIPs watch 'Match Fixing -The Nation at Stake'
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VIPs watch 'Match Fixing -The Nation at Stake'

Surat recently hosted the pre-release screening of the much-anticipated Bollywood film Match Fixing - The Nation at Stake.

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January 11, 2025
CM Patel Opens Global Patidar Biz Summit And Expo
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CM Patel Opens Global Patidar Biz Summit And Expo

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, addressing the inauguration of the Global Patidar Business Summit and Exhibition organized by Sardar Dham in Gandhinagar, mentioned that the Patidar community has made remarkable strides in development through visionary and forward-thinking initiatives.

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January 11, 2025
Crackdown on smuggled Chinese thread
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Crackdown on smuggled Chinese thread

Surat police have intensified efforts against the illegal sale of Chinese thread, often used for kite flying, following alarming reports of injuries and fatalities.

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January 11, 2025
7-Year-Old Tests Positive for HMPV
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7-Year-Old Tests Positive for HMPV

Sabarkantha district has reported a worrying case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), with a 7-year-old child testing positive.

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January 11, 2025
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Timely CPR by Cops Saves Man's Life

The Inter-8 unit of Ahmedabad Traffic Police demonstrated quick thinking and exemplary action by rescuing a man who collapsed at the V K Petrol Pump in Odhav.

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January 11, 2025
Excess paddy to be auctioned in C'garh
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Excess paddy to be auctioned in C'garh

A meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee, chaired by Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Dayal Baghel, was held at the Mahanadi Bhawan Ministry to discuss the auction of 40 lakh metric tonnes of paddy remaining after procurement.

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January 11, 2025
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Vyapam Unveils Annual Calendar

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) has unveiled its 2025 annual calendar, outlining recruitment and entrance examinations for more than 32 posts across various government departments.

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January 11, 2025
Doctors Treat Patient With Three Damaged Heart-Valves
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Doctors Treat Patient With Three Damaged Heart-Valves

The improvements in government hospitals have bolstered public confidence in Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, affiliated with Pandit Nehru Medical College, one of the biggest in Chhattisgarh.

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January 11, 2025
Collective Responsibility to Save Water: CM Sai
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Collective Responsibility to Save Water: CM Sai

Conservation of water, a vital natural resource, is the collective responsibility of all, emphasized Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the 57th annual convention of the Indian Water Works Association in Raipur on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
Chhattisgarh to Play Key Role in Steel Production: CM
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Chhattisgarh to Play Key Role in Steel Production: CM

Chhattisgarh is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving India's target of producing 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030, as emphasized by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at the All India Steel Conclave 2.0 held at Mayfair Lake Resort, Nava Raipur on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
Chitwadongri: A Blend of Archaeological Heritage
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Chitwadongri: A Blend of Archaeological Heritage

Chitwadongri, located in the Balod district of Chhattisgarh, is gaining recognition as a major tourist attraction.

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January 11, 2025
Centre-state committed for people: Chouhan
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Centre-state committed for people: Chouhan

MOR AWAS MOR ADHIKAR - Union Minister pledges more houses

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January 11, 2025
NIT, DPRD signs MoU for research
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NIT, DPRD signs MoU for research

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur and the Department of Panchayat and Rural Development (DPRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research and development in various rural projects across Chhattisgarh on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
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Kerala Man Held in Mangaluru Cyber Case

The Mangaluru City Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police have arrested a Kerala-based man in connection with an online financial fraud case, police said.

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January 11, 2025
All Accused in Renukaswamy Case in Court
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All Accused in Renukaswamy Case in Court

All accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, including actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend, actress Pavithra Gowda, appeared before the session's court here on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
Bribe: Lokayukta arrests Hassan Municipal Commissioner
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Bribe: Lokayukta arrests Hassan Municipal Commissioner

Hassan City Municipal Commissioner T N Narasimha Murthy was caught red-handed by Lokayukta officials while accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh from a contractor on Thursday.

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January 11, 2025
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Actor Kishore Kumar Ambassador for BIFFes

Actor Kishore Kumar G of 'Kantara' fame has been appointed as the ambassador for the 16th Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes) on Thursday.

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January 11, 2025
Prajwal case: Charge framing deferred
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Prajwal case: Charge framing deferred

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday, directed a trial court to defer framing charges of alleged rape and sexual assault against former Hassan MP and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna until January 16, Live Law reported.

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January 11, 2025
BJP Leader Slams Maoist Surrender
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BJP Leader Slams Maoist Surrender

Objecting to the surrender of Maoists and calling it a \"farce\", Karnataka BJP General Secretary and MLA Sunil Kumar on Thursday said the Congress government in the state appears to have shifted from Gandhian principles to embracing Maoist ideology, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah becoming a member of the \"urban Naxal\" politburo.

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January 11, 2025
Development works, caste census in focus at CLP meet
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Development works, caste census in focus at CLP meet

Parameshwara Explains - Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting scheduled next week may discuss development works at MLA constituencies, and also regarding the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the \"caste census\".

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January 11, 2025
Man Held for Extorting Motorist
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Man Held for Extorting Motorist

A man who fleeced a motorist of ₹1 lakh after faking an accident has been arrested by the Jayanagar police. The arrested has been identified as Jameel Khan.

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January 11, 2025
Passenger traffic at Bangalore Intl Airport grows 9 pc to 40.73 mn
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Passenger traffic at Bangalore Intl Airport grows 9 pc to 40.73 mn

Passenger traffic at Bangalore International Airport grew 9 per cent year-on-year to 40.73 million in 2024, driven by higher air traffic movements and the addition of new destinations, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has said.

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January 11, 2025
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Vijayendra meets ex-legislators to strengthen BJP for panchayat polls

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Friday held a meeting with the party's former legislators and defeated candidates in Assembly polls to chalk out a strategy to strengthen the party from the grassroots level and prepare it for the upcoming panchayat elections.

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January 11, 2025
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Panchayats Employees To Get Salaries Every Month: CM

The Telangana Government has decided to pay salaries to all the employees working in the Gram Panchayats on the lines of state government employees every month.

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January 11, 2025
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Telangana Hosts a National Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases

Hyderabad witnessed a significant gathering of health experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) joined hands with the Telangana government to organize a two-day national workshop on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) on January 8-9, 2025.

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January 11, 2025
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No kite-flying on main roads, no DJ music: CP

In an order to maintain safety during the Sankranti festival, Hyderabad city police issued orders banning kite-flying on main roads and use of loudspeakers from January 13 to 15, 2025.

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January 11, 2025