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Tripura to send Rs 264 Cr for 30 new schools

Tripura to send Rs 264 Cr for 30 new schools

23 Jun 2025 | 11:23 AM

Agartala, June 23 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday said that the state government has decided to set up 30 new schools with all modern facilities in different subdivisions, and an amount of Rs 264 crore has been allocated.

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Tripura ranks 3rd fully literate states in India

Tripura ranks 3rd fully literate states in India

23 Jun 2025 | 11:15 AM

Agartala, June 23 (UNI) Tripura has become the third Indian state to be ‘fully literate’ after Goa and Mizoram. The literacy rate of the state had been more than 90 per cent for over a decade, but was lagging in a few parameters, which have now been achieved.

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Telangana cabinet to discuss Banakacherla project and local body polls today

Telangana cabinet to discuss Banakacherla project and local body polls today

23 Jun 2025 | 11:04 AM

Hyderabad, June 23 (UNI) The Telangana Cabinet, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, is set to meet at 1500 hours on Monday to deliberate on key issues, including the Banakacherla project proposed by Andhra Pradesh and the upcoming local body elections.

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TMC's Alifa Ahmed leading in first round as counting begins for Kaligang bypoll

TMC's Alifa Ahmed leading in first round as counting begins for Kaligang bypoll

23 Jun 2025 | 11:02 AM

Kolkata, June 23 (UNI) West Bengal ruling Trinamool Congress candidate Alifa Ahmed was leading at the end of the first round as counting began amid tight security for the Kaliganj assembly bypoll in Nadia district on Monday, official sources said.

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NGT takes cognisance of viral video showing garbage littering in Kasol forests

NGT takes cognisance of viral video showing garbage littering in Kasol forests

23 Jun 2025 | 10:46 AM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) Taking serious note of viral videos showing rampant garbage dumping in forested areas of Kasol in Himachal Pradesh, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated suo motu proceedings under environmental laws and directed key authorities to respond with action taken reports.

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HP HC: BPL certificate enough for recruitment benefits, no need for separate income proof

23 Jun 2025 | 10:40 AM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a valid BPL certificate issued by the competent authority is sufficient for awarding BPL marks in recruitment. The court ruled that asking for a separate income certificate in such cases is unjustified and arbitrary.

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UDF candidate Aryadan leading by 2290 votes after four rounds of counting

UDF candidate Aryadan leading by 2290 votes after four rounds of counting

23 Jun 2025 | 10:15 AM

Malappuram, June 23 (UNI) Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukath was leading with a margin of 2290 votes against CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M. Swaraj in the Nilambur Assembly by-election at the end of the four-round counting held (out of 14 rounds) at Chungathara Marthoma HSS on Monday.

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UDF candidate Aryadan leading by 419 votes in first round

UDF candidate Aryadan leading by 419 votes in first round

23 Jun 2025 | 10:12 AM

Malappuram, June 23 (UNI) Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukath was leading with a margin of 419 votes against CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M Swaraj in the Nilambur Assembly by-election at the end of the first round counting held at Chungathara Marthoma HSS on Monday.

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Man held for theft found dead in Kala Amb lock-up; two cops suspended

Man held for theft found dead in Kala Amb lock-up; two cops suspended

23 Jun 2025 | 9:50 AM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) A man arrested on theft charges in Kala Amb area of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district was found dead inside the police lock-up on Sunday, triggering a magisterial inquiry and departmental action against two police personnel.

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Six militants nabbed in Manipur

Six militants nabbed in Manipur

23 Jun 2025 | 9:49 AM

Imphal, June 23 (UNI) Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations across the state, resulting in the arrest of multiple insurgent cadres and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, police said on Monday.

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NORKA Roots recruits doctors for UK, Wales

23 Jun 2025 | 8:49 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (UNI) NORKA Roots, the authorised international recruitment agency under the Government of Kerala, is conducting a free recruitment drive in collaboration with NHS Wales, United Kingdom, offering promising opportunities for experienced doctors in select medical specialities.

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KAL to manufacture electric scooters

23 Jun 2025 | 8:48 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (UNI) Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL) has established a joint venture with Mumbai-based Lords Automotives Private Limited for the manufacturing and marketing of electric scooters.

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MDMA seized, 390 persons arrested, 377 cases filed in Kerala

23 Jun 2025 | 8:36 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (UNI) Kerala Police arrested 390 persons and registered 377 cases as part of its 'Operation D-Hunt', a special raid to curb drug-peddling across the state.

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PM complements AP’s Yogandhra initiative in strengthening Yoga movement

PM complements AP’s Yogandhra initiative in strengthening Yoga movement

23 Jun 2025 | 7:38 AM

Visakhapatnam, June 22 (UNI) A day after participating in the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the people of Andhra Pradesh for their inspiring commitment to integrating Yoga into daily life, further propelling the nationwide movement for health and wellness.

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Hyderabad: Reliance Foundation donates Rs 1 Cr to Balkampet Yellamma temple

23 Jun 2025 | 3:01 AM

Hyderabad, June 22 (UNI) Nita M Ambani, the Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, a well-known philanthropist and educationist, has donated Rs one crore to the Goddess Renuka Yellamma temple at Balkampet in the city for the ‘Nitya Anna Dana scheme’ for devotees.

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