Latest News: Fire In Bengal’s Salt Lake Destroys 40 Shanties
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8 People Killed In Accident in Bihar's Nalanda District
Eight people have been killed and several others seriously injured after a truck ploughs into a roadside eatery in Bihar's Nalanda district, said the police.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Assam Expels 7 Leaders For Contesting Independently
Seven leaders in Assam have been expelled from BJP for six years after contesting as independent candidates in the assembly election after being denied tickets.
(Source: PTI)
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Safe: South Korea Expert Panel
South Korea’s expert panel has stated that Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for approval.
(Source: Reuters)
5 AK Rifles, 7 Pistols Recovered by Army and J&K Police Along LOC
The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered five AK rifles, seven pistols, ammunition, and a host of magazines in Karnah, along the Line of Control on 28 March.
(Source: ANI)
President Kovind, PM Modi Wish Citizens for Holi
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extend best wishes to Indians for Holi.
3 People Died After Bus Collision In Andhra Pradesh
Three people died after two buses collided head on in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district early morning on 29 March. An inspector told ANI that drivers of both the buses and a passenger have lost their lives, and five others have sustained serious injuries.
Ambassador of Nepal to India Celebrates Holi At Embassy
Nilamber Acharya, Ambassador of Nepal to India, and other staff celebrated Holi at the Nepal Embassy in Delhi on 29 March.
(Source: ANI)
5 Naxals Killed In Operation By Police In Khobramenda Forest
Five Naxals were killed in an operation conducted by the police in Khobramenda forest in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district.
(Source: PTI)
Fire In Bengal's Salt Lake Destroys 40 Shanties, No Casualties
A fire that broke out in Central Park area of Salt Lake destroyed 40 shanties in West Bengal. There have been no casualties reported so far.
(Source: PTI)
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Andaman and Nicobar Island
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter scale occurred near Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar island, according to the National Center for Seismology.
(Source: ANI)
2 People Injured In Militant Firing In J&K's Baramulla
According to officials, at least two people have been injured in a militant firing in Sopore, Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
(Source: PTI)
Nepal Govt to Close Educational Institutions Till 2 April Owing to Air Pollution
Nepal Government has decided to close educational institutions till Friday, 2 April, owing to increasing air pollution in the nation, informed Nepal's Education Ministry.
(Source: ANI)
Cong Fields Gagan Pancholi as Candidate for By-Poll in Salt Assembly Constituency, Uttarakhand
Congress has fielded Ganga Pancholi as its candidate for the ensuing by-election to the legislative assembly of Uttarakhand from Salt Assembly constituency.
(Source: ANI)
Five Naxals Killed by Security Forces in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Five naxals killed in an encounter with security forces in Khobra-Mendha forest area of Kurkheda in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.
Hotel Taj in Rishikesh Closed For 3 Days After 76 People Test COVID Positive
Hotel Taj in Rishikesh has been closed for three days by the district administration, after 76 people were found to be COVID-19 positive there.
The hotel was sanitised and has been closed as a precautionary measure, informed Tehri Garhwal SSP, Tripti Bhatt.
(Source: ANI)
Coal Scam: CBI Summons Anup Majhi For Questioning
Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned Anup Majhi, the main accused in the coal scam case, for questioning tomorrow. He has been asked to appear before CBI's Kolkata office.
(Source: ANI)
Coordination Committee Set Up to Review & Take Action to Control COVID-19 Surge in Bengaluru
A coordination committee of eight IAS officers has been constituted to review and take action to control the COVID-19 situation in Bengaluru, along with BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) commissioner, administrator and officials.
(Source: ANI)
Pak President Dr Arif Alvi Tests COVID-19 Positive
Pakistan's President Dr Arif Alvi has tested positive for COVID-19.
(Source: ANI)
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