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UP Govt instructs concerned departments to prepare for heat waves in summe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"In view of the apprehension of the heat wave, the government has directed that Chief Development Officer or ADM level officer be nominated as a nodal officer at the district level for water supply during the summer season. On the other hand, a cool look concept (painting the roof with white
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Afghanistan: Taliban forbids women from taking part in Eid celebrations in
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In another harsh restriction, the Taliban has prohibited women from attending Eid celebrations in two provinces of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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US urges China to cease military, diplomatic, economic pressure against Ta
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan," said US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel during a press briefing on Friday.
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Indian-American Ajay Banga "uniquely equipped to lead World Bank at such a
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Ajay Banga "is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at such a critical moment, and he's an exceptional candidate", Patel said during a press briefing on Friday.
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Pak Human Rights Commission expresses concern over missing cases in Baloch
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Commission's fact-finding report released in one press conference in Quetta said: Anger and pain are on the rise in people here (Balochistan) because of forcible missing cases/abductions, economic stress, gagging of media, inapt administration, as per Sindh Express.
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Himachal CM Sukhu directs IT dept to submit rules for usage of drones
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"While presiding over a meeting of the Information Technology Department here today Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government is committed to introducing drone-enabled governance extensively in different departments to facilitate people of the State and
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PM Modi appreciates Kalanjali, a unique cultural spectacle for organising
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated Kalanjali, a unique cultural spectacle by the Ministry Of Culture under which various kinds of cultural programmes will be organised at Central Vista, India Gate in Delhi every weekend, said a press release by Prime Minister's Office.
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Kerala: Church priest held under POCSO, removed from official duties
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to the press statement issued by Ernakulam Rural Police, an orthodox church priest Shemavoon Ramba, a native of Pathanamthitta and aged 77 years was arrested for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old girl in Muvattupuzha.
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China's nuclear buildup deeply concerning, raises questions about country'
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"The PRC's nuclear buildup is deeply concerning, and it raises questions about the PRC's intent and it reinforces the importance of pursuing practical measures to reduce nuclear risks," Patel said during a press briefing on Thursday.
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Himachal: Congress MLA demands compensation for apple growers after crops
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a statement issued to the press, MLA Kuldeep Rathore said, "In Shimla district, due to rain and hailstorm for the last several days, crops have suffered heavy damage at many places. In Jadoon Panchayat of Narkanda, which falls under the Theog assembly constituency, apple plants have suffe
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States to setup 100 food streets in 100 districts across country: Centre
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Union Health Ministry in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has requested states/UTs to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country, said a press release on Thursday.
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Delhi L-G reviews work on disposal of waste at 3 landfill sites
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday reviewed the progress of work on bio-mining and disposal of legacy waste at the 3 landfill sites of MCD at Okhla, Ghazipur and Bhalswa on Thursday, said a press release from the governor's house.
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