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Ladakh sets Guinness world record for high altitude frozen lake half-marathon

Ladakh, 21/2: The Union Territory of Ladakh has created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso, which was registered in Guinness world record as the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon. Spread across the border of India and China, the 700-square kilometer Pangong…

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Bihar jail inmate swallows mobile phone during checking

Patna, 20/2: In a bizarre incident an inmate of Bihar’s Gopalganj district jail reportedly swallowed a mobile phone during checking out of fear being caught by prison officers, an official said on Monday. Qaishar Ali, the prisoner, swallowed the phone on Saturday during inspection. The matter, however, came to light on Sunday after Ali developed…

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Centre grants Rs 116 crore to Bengaluru for cleaner air projects

Bengaluru, 20/2: Bengaluru has received a fresh Rs 116-crore grant from the Central government for projects to improve air quality. This is the third tranche of grants sanctioned under the National Clean Air Project (NCAP). The Centre earlier released Rs 419 crore under the project.   Sources in the Urban Development Department (UDD) said the…

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