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All schools closed in Chennai due to heavy rains and waterlogging

Chennai: All schools have been closed in Chennai due to heavy rains and severe  waterlogging all over the state, said reports on Wednesday. As many as 300 locations have reported flooding in the city. Several residents have been evacuated and shifted to relief centres.According to reports, heavy rain lashed various parts of Tamil Nadu, leading to…

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Omar Abdullah to take oath as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir today

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): The first Chief Minister of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah is all set to take oath today that is on Wednesday.Omar Abdullah will be Jammu and Kashmir’s next Chief Minister after he won Budgam seat in Jammu and Kashmir by defeating Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party’s (JKPDP)…

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Woman, nephew critical after being attacked by husband in Odisha’s Puri district

Bramhagiri: In a shocking incident a man attacked his wife and nephew in Puri district of Odisha today morning. Both the victims have turned critical due to the attack and have been admitted to hospital. The incident took place in the Kusubenti village under Bramhagiri Police Station limits in Puri district.The accused has been identified as…

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Puri Lord Jagannath temple to remain shut for devotees today from 5 pm to 9 pm for Banakalagi ritual

Puri: The famous Lord Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha will be shut for devotees today (Wednesday) from 5pm in the evening to 9 pm. Devotees will not be allowed for darshan of the Lord at this time. This has been done because the famous Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath and His siblings will be executed…

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