Curfew imposed, internet suspended in Manipur as protesters go on rampage

Guwahati, 16/11: Curfew was clamped in several Manipur districts from 4.30 pm on Saturday after protesters went on a rampage in the Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley districts following recovery of six bodies, suspected to be those who went missing in Jiribam district on November 7. Protesters, mainly women, attacked the houses of some MLAs in Imphal,…

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Delhi CM Atishi announces staggered timings for government offices to tackle traffic congestion

New Delhi, 14/11:  Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Friday announced staggered timings for government offices in the city in a bid to tackle traffic congestion and reduce pollution levels in the national Capital. Under the new schedule, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) offices will operate from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Central Government offices from…

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700 kg drugs seized, 8 Iranians caught in anti-narcotics operation along Gujarat coast

Ahmedabad, 15/11: A consignment of 700 kg methamphetamine (meth) was seized in a joint operation of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Gujarat police’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Indian Navy on Friday in a mid sea operation. This is said to be the biggest seizure of meth, a highly addictive party drug, off Gujarat coast. NCB said…

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Sri Lankan president’s coalition wins majority in general election

Colombo, 15/11:: Sri Lankans handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a thumping win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president greater legislative power to pursue policies to alleviate poverty and fight graft as the country recovers from a financial meltdown. Dissanayake, a political outsider in a country dominated by family parties for decades, comfortably…

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