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Former sarpanch begins hunger strike
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Former sarpanch begins hunger strike

Yogeshwari Sahu, former sarpanch of village Kopra in the district, is on hunger strike in front of the Collectorate office for the payment of construction materials and wages pending for eight months.

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September 04, 2024
CM takes party membership to launch drive in state
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CM takes party membership to launch drive in state

BJP LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE | Party hosts it every sixth year

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September 04, 2024
Sikh organisations to protest Kangana's film
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Sikh organisations to protest Kangana's film

The Sikh organisations which had come up in other states, in a meeting in Chhattisgarh, are opposing the BJP MP and film actress Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency'.

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September 04, 2024
SPEED TAKES TOLL OF YOUTUBER
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SPEED TAKES TOLL OF YOUTUBER

A YouTuber (motoblogger) from Urja Nagari died a tragic death as the skill of speeding which gave him a lot of recognition also led to his death.

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September 04, 2024
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Sao unveils booklet on Ratanpur

Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao unveiled the booklet 'Chhattisgarh ke Prasidh Teerth Sthal Ratanpur', which highlights the state's renowned pilgrimage site, Mahamaya Dham Ratanpur, at his residence in Civil Lines, Raipur.

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September 04, 2024
Torrential rains wreak havoc in state
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Torrential rains wreak havoc in state

NO LETUP | Met office predicts seven days of rainfall; ‘red alert' issued for Surat, Bharuch dists

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September 04, 2024
SC fines officer in contempt case
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SC fines officer in contempt case

The Supreme Court of India has declared Surat police officer RY Raval and the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Surat District and Sessions Court Deepaben Thakar guilty of contempt for remanding Surat builder Tushar Shah.

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September 04, 2024
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BJP launches membership drive in state

Gujarat BJP Chief and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Tuesday launched the party's Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024 from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the Bodakdev area of the city.

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September 04, 2024
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Prime accused may give leads

The investigation into the 2,300 crore dabba trading and cricket betting network known as the Madhavpura scam case has received a shot in the arm with the arrest of Deepak Thakkar, the alleged kingpin.

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September 04, 2024
AAP councillor held for demanding bribe
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AAP councillor held for demanding bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Surat has apprehended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Vipul Suhagiya for allegedly demanding a bribe of 10 lakh from a contractor associated with the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC).

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September 04, 2024
Three Coast Guards missing in Arabian Sea
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Three Coast Guards missing in Arabian Sea

Three Indian Coast Guard (ICG) crew members are missing following an emergency landing of their helicopter during a rescue operation in the Arabian Sea on Monday.

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September 04, 2024
Repairs to start on roads damaged by rains
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Repairs to start on roads damaged by rains

After the heavy rains hit Gujarat and damaged the roads, the Roads and Buildings Department has begun repairing work across the state.

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September 04, 2024
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Get Surat municipal bills on WhatsApp

In a pioneering move towards digitalization, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is set to launch a service that will deliver tax bills directly to residents' Whatsapp number.

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September 04, 2024
Desilting of 12 historic water bodies in Cuncolim on cards
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Desilting of 12 historic water bodies in Cuncolim on cards

Water Resources Department Minister Subhash Shirodkar has promised to take up desilting of the historic 12 bundhs in Cuncolim and restore the water bodies to their pristine glory.

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September 04, 2024
MiG-29 crash in Raj, pilot saves oil depot
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MiG-29 crash in Raj, pilot saves oil depot

An Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Alani ki Dhani in the Kawas area of Barmer late on Monday night.

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September 04, 2024
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Charge sheet to be filed against Darshan soon

Bengaluru Police will file a charge sheet in the Renuka Swamy murder case soon, with top Kannada star Darshan as the prime accused.

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September 04, 2024
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CBSE targets 27 schools over 'dummy' menace

The Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted a series of surprise inspections at 27 schools in Rajasthan and the national capital on Tuesday to check the 'dummy school' menace, top officials said.

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September 04, 2024
Gangster Gujjar held, arms seized
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Gangster Gujjar held, arms seized

The Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have apprehended Kannu Gujjar, a close aide of the notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, after injuring him in a brief encounter.

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September 04, 2024
Flood subsides in Tʼgana, Andhra
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Flood subsides in Tʼgana, Andhra

RESILIENCE | States step up relief measures

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September 04, 2024
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Bulldozer justice: Maya supports SC

In the wake of the Supreme Court's recent comments on the controversial practice of 'Bulldozer Justice,' Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati, in a statement, emphasised the need for legal action over the destruction of properties.

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September 04, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Another 'explosion' in offing?

After the faced by the Kerala government following the delay in releasing the controversial Justice Hema Committee report, another report is ready to explode.

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September 04, 2024
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Yogi kicks off BJP membership drive

Uttar Pradesh Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday spearheaded the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024, urging party workers to actively participate in the membership drive and aim for record enrolments.

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September 04, 2024
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CBI gets 8-day custody of Ghosh

The CBI on Tuesday got eightday custody of Sandip Ghosh and the rest who arrested along with him.

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September 04, 2024
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Bihar: Rumours over meeting

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday met RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, triggering political speculations.

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September 04, 2024
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Coast Guard chopper crashes in sea, 3 missing

An Indian Coast Gaurd (ICG) ALH helicopter deployed late Monday night to rescue an injured crew member from a tanker about 45 km from Porbandar was forced to make an emergency hard landing and ditch into the dark sea with three crew members missing at sea while a diver was recovered from the wreckage.

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September 04, 2024
Will hold RSS, BJP by ear and force Centre to act: Lalu
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Will hold RSS, BJP by ear and force Centre to act: Lalu

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday asserted that the opposition would exert so much pressure on the Centre that the latter would be forced to conduct a caste survey.

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September 04, 2024
Salaries of 2.44L staffers on hold
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Salaries of 2.44L staffers on hold

YOGI STRICTURE | Only 71% of 8.46L employees in UP complied with order to disclose assets

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September 04, 2024
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Kharge, Rahul hold meet with AICC secretaries

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with AICC secretaries and joint secretaries here on Tuesday during which ways to strengthen the party organisation were discussed.

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September 04, 2024
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'Income Tax' top search on Google

The Income Tax (I-T) Department was the top Google Trends search topic last week by tax payers waiting for tax refunds almost a month after the 31 July deadline of filing annual tax returns.

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September 04, 2024
Sitharaman urges quarterly capex targets for ministries
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Sitharaman urges quarterly capex targets for ministries

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday underlined the importance of setting quarterly targets for capex by various ministries and expedite spending in the remaining months of the year.

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September 04, 2024