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Flash flood sweeps market and residential areas of Rasuwa district of Nepal bordering China

Kathmandu: A sudden outburst in the Bhotekoshi River flowing through the Rasuwa District bordering China has caused large-scale damage.As per officials, the flood hit the main market area of the district on Wednesday at around 9 am (local time).“A sudden flood in Rasuwa has caused damage to the market area including Syaprubesi. Initial reports have…

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Cyclonic Circulation to Trigger Widespread Showers in Odisha

Odisha is bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall as a cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a low‑pressure area.The Regional Meteorological Centre has warned of widespread showers across northern, coastal, and interior districts over the next few days.Currently, a low‑pressure system is active over Jharkhand and adjoining areas,…

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Manjrekar slams ICC, BCCI for going soft on young players

New Delhi: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the ICC and the BCCI for their handling of recent disciplinary violations by young players Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, saying that the two bodies are “training” them to repeat such behaviour by letting them get away with it.Both Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have been involved in…

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Gurugram Bans School Buses on Flooded Roads Amid Public Outrage Over Drainage Crisis

Gurugram officials ban student transport across hazardous flooded streets.Gurugram authorities have officially banned school buses from traversing waterlogged routes following severe public backlash over students getting stranded during recent heavy rain. Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh, heading Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority, ordered educational institutions to halt transport on flooded roads entirely. Schools must utilize secure…

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Nuapada Land Fraud: Odisha Govt Directs Collectors To Strictly Monitor Land Registration Offices

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of an alleged land registration fraud in Nuapada district, the Odisha Government on Wednesday directed all District Collectors to step up monitoring of registration offices and ensure strict compliance with rules.The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has emphasised the need for greater transparency and accountability in the land registration process, with…

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Eight people swept away after boat capsize in river in Kandhamal, 6 rescued, 2 missing

Kandhamal: In an unfortunate incident, eight people got swept away after a boat capsized in the middle of Khadga river in Daka village in Salaguda Panchayat under Baliguda Police Station limits in Odisha’s Kandhamal district.According to sources, the incident took place while the eight people were returning to their village after attending funeral ceremonies in…

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Vikshit Bharat Yuva Connect – Sports Edition’ to be held at Women’s College, Rayagada

RAYAGADA, August 24, 2026: The ‘Vikshit Bharat Yuva Connect – Sports Edition’ will be organised at Women’s College, Rayagada, on August 27 as part of the nationwide youth engagement initiative being held ahead of National Sports Day.   The programme is being organised in collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Rayagada, and the National…

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Mayank Markande backs Sher-e-Punjab T20 League to boost Punjab cricket

Mayank Markande is enthusiastic about representing Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, highlighting the tournament’s potential to enhance Punjab’s cricketing ecosystem.“It is a privilege to be part of Amritsar Soormas and contribute directly to Punjab’s premier T20 tournament. Having come through Punjab’s domestic system, playing in a league that unites the finest talent across…

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One gang, 5 robberies, Rs 21 lakh jewellery haul: How Odisha Police cracked the case

A major series of robbery cases reported in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj was cracked by Ganjam Police on Tuesday as gold and silver jewellery worth more than Rs 21 lakh was seized in the operation. Police arrested one person in connection with the case.The arrested accused has been identified as Naresh. The gang allegedly travelled from Ganjam…

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