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Indian Railways Set Record by Operating Over 15,000 Trains in 42 Days for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims

Bhubaneswar, February 27, 2025: Indian Railways set a remarkable record during the Maha Kumbh 2025 by operating over 15,000 trains in just 42 days, far surpassing the initial target of 13,500 trains. This record-breaking achievement included numerous special trains designed to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims traveling from across the country, with significant contributions…

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PM degree row: Delhi HC reserves verdict on DU plea against info disclosure

New Delhi, 27/2: The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on Delhi University’s plea challenging CIC order directing disclosure of information with respect to the bachelor’s degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Arguments heard. Judgement reserved,” said Justice Sachin Datta after hearing the parties. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for DU, said the…

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Falling down at Lingaraj temple: Injured servitor’s son points to missing sand at climbing area

Bhubaneswar: Giving his reaction over falling down of a servitor during Jagara festival yesterday night, the injured servitor’s son has blamed that as sand had not been filled at the climbing area the mishap took place. However, senior leader Sura Routray has said that due to heavy crowd things were difficult. His leg slipped as…

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Even with severed head, will say Mamata zindabad: Abhishek junks rift rumours

Kolkata, 27/2: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday rejected reports that he has differences with party supremo Mamata Banerjee, and reaffirmed his loyalty to her. I am a loyal soldier of the TMC, and my leader is Mamata Banerjee,” he said at a party conference here. Dismissing speculation that he might cross over…

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Prayagraj: Mahakumbh 2025 concludes but devotees still arriving for holy dip

Prayagraj: The 45-day-long religious gathering, Mahakumbh 2025, concluded on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, yet devotees continue to arrive at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam for a holy dip. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X, stating, “The ‘Maha Yagya’ of humanity, the grand festival of faith, unity and equality, Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, organised…

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Rescue operation underway in Telangana after SLBC tunnel collapse

Telangana: The rescue operation for the tunnel collapse in Telangana is underway with several workers feared trapped inside it. The roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed on February 22 in Nagarkurnool in the Southern state. The incident took place on Saturday noon near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district when a section of…

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UAIL Launches Digital Classes in Odia and Math’s Lab at Adri. .Child-Friendly Anganwadi Center at 4 villages.

Bhawanipatna   – , In a significant step towards child education,  Utkal Alumina International Ltd (UAIL), a subsidiary company of Hindalco Industries Ltd of Aditya Birla Group has launched the digital class in adri grampanchyat kalahandi district . It’s aim is to provide quality education by providing in depth subject knowldge to students through digital customized audio-visual…

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Punjab govt makes Punjabi compulsory subject in all schools amid CBSE draft norms row

Chandigarh, 27/2: The Punjab government on Wednesday said it has made Punjabi a mandatory subject in all schools across the state, regardless of their educational board affiliation, and asserted that education certificates will be considered null and void without Punjabi as a main subject. The move came after the AAP government accused the BJP-led Centre…

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