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Odisha CM elated over inclusion of Ratha Yatra, Bali Yatra in heritage inventory
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed happiness over the inclusion of the famous Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri and Bali Yatra in the list of National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
Six killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Bengal
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) At least six persons, including three children, have been reportedly killed following a major blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Monday night.
Nagaland varsity names its library after RSS founder Hedgewar
Kohima, April 1 (IANS) The International University in Nagaland’s Dimapur has named its new library after Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
IPL 2025: Just did my process, never expected this award, says Ashwani Kumar on winning POTM honour
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) As he joined Mumbai Indians as an inexperienced uncapped player, Ashwani Kumar was not sure of getting a chance to play a match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 considering that Mumbai had big-name bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman besides skipper Hardik Pandya.
Kolkata Police launch probe amid repeated pattern of robberies by inter-state gang
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Following similar cases of forgeries of the same nature within just two months, the sleuths of Kolkata Police have started investigating inter-state racket rackets where the gang-members are targeting and robbing city-based businessmen of money.
Aurangzebpur now Shivaji Nagar as 11 places renamed in U’khand; CM Dhami says process reflects public sentiment
Dehradun, March 31 (IANS) In a significant move to pay tribute to prominent figures who contributed to preserving India's rich cultural legacy, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the renaming of various locations in the districts of Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar.
IPL 2025: Credit to scouts for picking talents like Ashwani, says Pandya after debutant takes 4-24
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was very satisfied with his team claiming its first points in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after starting with two defeats, with an eight-wicket win against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium here on Monday.
Chhattisgarh: 13 Maoists arrested; brief encounter in Abujhmarh region
Raipur, March 31 (IANS) Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have arrested 13 Maoists across various police station areas. According to senior police officials, seven of them were involved in incidents related to improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Assam CM escalates attack on Gaurav Gogoi over Pak links
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday escalated the attack on Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth Gogoi on their alleged Pakistan links and accused the couple of secretly visiting the neighbouring nation.
MP: Fire in Ahmedabad-Barauni Express generator car; no casualties
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) A fire broke out on Monday on the Ahmedabad-Barauni Express near Itarsi railway junction in Narmadapuram (formerly Hoshangabad) district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said, adding that no casualties, however, were reported.