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Bhoomi Pujan for Atal Complex across urban bodies today

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony will be held for the construction of Atal Complexes in all urban bodies of Chhattisgarh on December 25.

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December 25, 2024
Cong Holds Ambedkar Samman March
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Cong Holds Ambedkar Samman March

The District Congress Committee (Urban) Raipur organized the \"Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman March\" in the state capital on Tuesday to register strong protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks about BR Ambedkar.

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December 25, 2024
Teacher suspended for forcing students to make reels
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Teacher suspended for forcing students to make reels

In a major development, a teacher in Bemetara district, Kumari Verma, posted at the Government Pre-Secondary School in Bhansuli, has been suspended following allegations of misconduct.

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December 25, 2024
C'garh Guv, CM greet Christians on Christmas
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C'garh Guv, CM greet Christians on Christmas

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai have greeted the people of Christian community on the eve of Christmas.

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December 25, 2024
Five alleged poachers arrested for killing Cheetal
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Five alleged poachers arrested for killing Cheetal

Forest department has arrested five men accused of poaching spotted deer in the Kotamsar range of Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

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December 25, 2024
Police seizes temple's stolen jewelry worth ₹15 Lakh
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Police seizes temple's stolen jewelry worth ₹15 Lakh

Theft Cracked

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December 25, 2024
Bandh over Amit Shah statement
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Bandh over Amit Shah statement

Protesters in Kalaburagi took to streets on Tuesday following a bandh call given by Dalit organisations to condemn the recent statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar in the Parliament.

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December 25, 2024
Lines for cyber crimes not going through
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Lines for cyber crimes not going through

The IT hub of India faces a strange kind of predicament.

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December 25, 2024
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Minister dares Ravi to take oath before God

Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, who has accused MLC C T Ravi of making derogatory remarks against her in the Legislative Council, on Tuesday challenged the BJP leader to come to Dharmasthala and take 'Pramaana' (oath) in the presence of the deity, to speak the truth.

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December 25, 2024
Cong to decide 2025 action plan, take up Ambedkar 'insult' issue in Belagavi
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Cong to decide 2025 action plan, take up Ambedkar 'insult' issue in Belagavi

Ramesh said the Congress is marking the current week as the 'Ambedkar Samman Saptah'

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December 25, 2024
BJP MLCS apologised to me over Ravi remark: Hebbalkar
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BJP MLCS apologised to me over Ravi remark: Hebbalkar

Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Monday claimed that BJP MLCs had apologized to her after fellow party lawmaker CT Ravi allegedly directed a slur against her on the floor of the House.

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December 25, 2024
Secret Santa is not religious: Cubbon Reads refutes claims
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Secret Santa is not religious: Cubbon Reads refutes claims

Using the word 'Santa' in a meet-up does not make it religious, organisers of 'Cubbon Reads' defend, as their 'Secret Santa Saturday', organised on December 21 at Cubbon Park ended with books being confiscated by park authorities.

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December 25, 2024
CM releases logo for state-level Olympics
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CM releases logo for state-level Olympics

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah released the logo for the state-level Olympics at his home office Krishna in Bengaluru on Monday.

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December 25, 2024
PMEGP special drive planned for January 2025
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PMEGP special drive planned for January 2025

PMEGP provides opportunities to establish around 1,056 types of units

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December 25, 2024
Jagan destroyed the state for five years'
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Jagan destroyed the state for five years'

Andhra Pradesh Mines, Geology, and Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra has asserted that the current coalition government is committed to the state's development, while participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new CC road in Bharati Nagar, Vijayawada.

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December 25, 2024
Complete Munneru retaining wall works on war footing, says Ministers
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Complete Munneru retaining wall works on war footing, says Ministers

Minister for Revenue Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Minister for Irrigation Uttam Kumar Reddy have instructed officials to complete the construction of Munneru retaining wall works on a war footing, permanently freeing the people of Khammam town from the flood threat.

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December 25, 2024
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Residents demand cancellation road alignment

Visakhapatnam residents vehemently demand cancellation of proposed Bheemili-Bhogapuram Greenfield road alignment

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December 25, 2024
Educated women should not be confined as housewives, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
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Educated women should not be confined as housewives, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

By bringing work closer to them through work-from-home systems and co-working centers, we can unleash their potential and significantly boost economic activity,\" the Chief Minister said

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December 25, 2024
Minister Vasamsetti Subhash assures quality education
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Minister Vasamsetti Subhash assures quality education

He also encouraged teachers to include mental wellness practices such as physical exercise, meditation, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress among students

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December 25, 2024
IRCTC to welcome pilgrims at Mahakumbh with ethnic facilities
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IRCTC to welcome pilgrims at Mahakumbh with ethnic facilities

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), the tourism and hospitality arm of Indian Railways and a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna PSU is all set to welcome the pilgrims at the Mahakumbh Gram - IRCTC Tent City at Prayagraj.

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December 25, 2024
Midnight masses usher in Christmas
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Midnight masses usher in Christmas

Christmas may be one of the most exploited of Goa's festive seasons to woo the tourists and soar the footfalls but on Tuesday-Wednesday midnight it was the deeply spiritual and solemn Eucharistic celebrations that pulled the crowds of native Goans by the thousands.

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December 25, 2024
Mhadei House Committee meeting deferred yet again
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Mhadei House Committee meeting deferred yet again

The long-delayed House Committee meeting on the contentious Mhadei River diversion issue, initially scheduled for December 27, has been postponed yet again. The new date, January 10, 2025, if adhered to, will only be the second meeting of the committee in nearly two years - the first having been held in January 2023.

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December 25, 2024
Handcuffs, CCTV cams: Cops ensure maximum security for Suleman
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Handcuffs, CCTV cams: Cops ensure maximum security for Suleman

POLICE ON ALERT DURING MANDATORY PROCEDURES

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December 25, 2024
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CS: Babus to pay for illegal demolitions

Government officers in Goa entrusted with the task of demolishing illegal structures will now have to be doubly cautious in ensuring their actions follow to the tee a slew of directions contained in a recent judgement of the Supreme Court of India delivered in the backdrop of the \"bulldozer justice\" in several BJP-ruled States of North India.

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December 25, 2024
Consumers raise questions as assurances given on beef supply resumption on Christmas Day
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Consumers raise questions as assurances given on beef supply resumption on Christmas Day

MANY LEAVE EMPTY-HANDED AS BEEF STALLS REMAIN DRY FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE DAY; COLD STORAGE OWNERS HESITATE TO PLACE ORDERS ON WEDNESDAY DUE TO STALL CLOSURES

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December 25, 2024
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Beef crisis deepens as police seize abandoned animal in Navelim

Margao police rushed to Nagmodem in Navelim village on Tuesday evening following information that an animal was brought for slaughtering.

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December 25, 2024
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2 UP bank heist suspects killed

Thieves looted items from around 40 lockers

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December 25, 2024
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BJP MLC comments: CID to probe

A day after Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti termed the row between Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and BJP MLC CT Ravi a closed chapter, the Karnataka government has transferred the case to be investigated by the Crime Investigation Department (CID).

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December 25, 2024
Bhopal: Two groups clash, several injured
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Bhopal: Two groups clash, several injured

Police forces have been deployed in affected areas

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December 25, 2024
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Biodiversity concerns halt tungsten mining

In a significant move, the Government of India, amid opposition, has instructed the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to reassess the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, with a focus on redefining its boundaries to exclude a biodiversity site spanning 193.215 hectares.

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December 25, 2024