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Omicron tally in India rises to 1,525
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Omicron tally in India rises to 1,525

New Delhi, Jan 2: A total of 1,525 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 560 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Sunday. Maharashtra recorded a maximum of 460 cases,...
Police to test slain militant
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Police to test slain militant's DNA suspecting him to be an ultra involved in...

Srinagar, Jan 1: A DNA test will be conducted of one of the three militants killed in the Anantnag encounter as his picture resembles that of the last surviving ultra involved in the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir,...
PM releases Rs 20,900 cr to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
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PM releases Rs 20,900 cr to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

New Delhi, Jan 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released over Rs 20,900 crore to more than 10.09 crore farmers across India as the 10th instalment of financial aid under the PM-KISAN scheme.Modi released the amount to beneficiaries at an event held through video conference. Under the...
Vaishno Devi stampede: Survivors blame
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Vaishno Devi stampede: Survivors blame 'mismanagement', shrine board refutes...

Katra (J&K), Jan 1: A sudden rush of devotees at the Vaishno Devi shrine here to mark the beginning of the New Year triggered the stampede that resulted in the death of 12 people, some of the survivors said, blaming "mismanagement" for the tragedy. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board,...
Registration being started for immunisation of children in 15-18 age group against Covid: Mandaviya
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Registration being started for immunisation of children in 15-18 age group...

New Delhi, Jan 1: Registration for vaccination of children in the 15-18 age group against COVID-19 is beginning on Saturday on the COWIN portal, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.Taking to Twitter, he requested people to register eligible children in their families for this."On the...
Price of commercial LPG cylinder reduced
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Price of commercial LPG cylinder reduced

Guwahati, Jan 1: In what could be termed as a relief for restaurants, eateries and tea stalls, the price of commercial LPG cylinder cost has been slashed by Rs 102.50 effective from January 1, 2022, according to media reports. The National Oil Marketing companies have reduced the prices of 19 kg...
Minor altercation led to stampede situation at Vaishno Devi shrine: DGP Dilbag Singh
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Minor altercation led to stampede situation at Vaishno Devi shrine: DGP Dilbag...

Jammu, Jan 1: A minor altercation among some young boys led to the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in which 12 people "unfortunately" died, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Saturday. Talking to PTI, he said the incident was very unfortunate, and police...
COVID-19: India records 22,775 new cases, active infections cross 1 lakh
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COVID-19: India records 22,775 new cases, active infections cross 1 lakh

New Delhi, Jan 1: India saw a single-day rise of 22,775 new COVID-19 cases, highest since October 6, while the number of active cases surpassed one lakh and Omicron infection tally reached 1,431, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.India logged 161 fresh Omicron infections, taking the...
20 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K
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20 injured in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

Jammu, Jan 1: At least 20 people were injured in a stampede, triggered by heavy rush of devotees on New Year's Day, at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The stampede happened shortly after midnight. Senior officials and...
Develop appropriate mechanism to extend financial support to Arunachal: Dy CM to Centre
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Develop appropriate mechanism to extend financial support to Arunachal: Dy CM to...

Itanagar, Dec 31: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday urged the Centre to consider an appropriate mechanism to ensure adequate financial assistance for development of the northeastern state.During a pre-budget meeting convened by Union Finance Minister Nirmala...
I-T raids entities involved in perfume trade in Uttar Pradesh, other locations
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I-T raids entities involved in perfume trade in Uttar Pradesh, other locations

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Income Tax department on Friday raided multiple premises linked to perfume traders and some others in Uttar Pradesh as part of a tax evasion investigation, official sources said.They said the searches are being conducted in Kanpur, Kannauj, the national capital region and few...
Omicron tally in country rises to 1,270
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Omicron tally in country rises to 1,270

New Delhi, Dec 31: India logged 309 fresh Omicron infections, taking the total tally of such cases in the country to 1,270, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The 1,270 cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far, and 374 people have recovered or...
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