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National Sports Day celebrated in Subarnapur. SUBARNAPUR —

This year, National Sports Day is being celebrated in Subarnapur district, commemorating the birth anniversary of the great hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. On this occasion, various sports-related programs are being organized in Subarnapur district from August 28 to 30. On the second day of National Sports Day, dated 29.08.2026, “Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan…

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The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI) 2026 -Exciting Festive Offers from Divine Solitaires

Mumbai, 28thAugust,2026: The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI)- Divine Solitaires’ flagship annual consumer campaign that commenced on 1st August 2026 across its extensive network of partner jewellers nationwide is now entering its final week. As the festival draws to a close, Divine Solitaires has announced exciting festive offers, giving customers an added opportunity to enjoy…

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FIR filed against Mamata Banerjee, TMCP organisers over alleged High Court order violation

Kolkata, Aug 29: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the West Bengal Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (WBTMCP) have been booked by Hastings Police for allegedly violating a Calcutta High Court order during a foundation day programme held on Cathedral Road in Kolkata.According to the police, Hastings Police Station registered Case No. 112…

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Complaint Filed over Adulterated Paneer Ordered via Zomato in Bhubaneswar

Concerns over food safety have resurfaced in Bhubaneswar after a customer alleged that adulterated paneer was supplied through Zomato.The complaint comes after offline sales of adulterated paneer were curbed, raising fears that such practices are now shifting to online platforms.According to reports, a customer ordered paneer from Rolls World restaurant in Chandrasekharpur via Zomato. After…

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WHO steps up response in Nepal, releases USD 150,000 in emergency funding

Geneva: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World health Organisation (WHO), on Friday said that the organisation is scaling up its response to Nepal’s flood emergency further by releasing USD 150,000 in immediate funding.“WHO is scaling up its response to #Nepal’s flood emergency further, releasing USD150,000 in immediate funding, with additional resources expected to be…

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BSE Odisha Extends Deadline For Fresh/Renewal/RUFO Recognition Applicationsm

Kataka: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has extended the last date for online applications for Fresh, Renewal, and RUFO (Recognition Until Further Order) recognition.According to a release issued by the Board on August 28, the original deadline was August 30, 2026.In view of various requests received for an extension, the Board has now…

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Supreme Court refuses to roll back directions on illegally diverted forest land

The Supreme Court has dismissed a curative plea by Richie Rich Cooperative Housing Society, keeping its pan-India directions on illegally diverted forest land in force.The Supreme Court has refused to roll back its directions requiring states and Union territories to constitute special investigation teams (SITs) to identify reserved forest land illegally diverted to private entities…

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Historic Result’: Hockey India Announces INR 50 Lakh Reward For Women’s Team

India women’s team had a fantastic run at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The team narrowly missed out on the semifinal berth, courtesy of goal difference, but they were brilliant throughout the tournament and pulled off some magnificent results. India capped off a brilliant tournament after beating world No. 5 Germany 3-1 in the…

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