EC to deploy 470 central observers in Bihar Assembly elections & bye-elections in other states

Patna, Sept 28 (UNI) The Election Commission ( EC) has announced the deployment of 470 Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and bye-elections across several states. According to the election commission office sources, the observers comprising of IAS, IPS, and IRS officers will be responsible for conducting free, fair and transparent elections. Of…

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Govt. striving to include the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list: Modi

Patna, Sep 28 (UNI) Highlighting the divinity of the internationally acclaimed Chhath festival of Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that his government was striving to include the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. In his 126th episode of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi said that when Chhath Puja…

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Despite being 100 pc preventable, Rabies claims a ंlife every 9 minutes: WHO

New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Despite being entirely preventable, rabies continues to claim a life every nine minutes globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today, underscoring the urgent need for vaccination and awareness. The challenge has recently drawn judicial attention in India too, following a Supreme Court directive calling for enhanced national-level control measures….

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PM Modi urges swadeshi push, celebrates Indian traditions & women’s achievements in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) In the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reiterated the importance of Swadeshi and local culture, calling on citizens to promote Indian products and traditions during the upcoming festive season of Diwali and Chhath. He announced that efforts are underway to…

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Delhi police arrests Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati from Agra hotel in sexual harassment and fraud case

Agra, Sep 28 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police late Saturday night arrested Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, also known as Parthasarathi, the head of Shri Sharada Institute of Indian Management and Research in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. He was nabbed from a hotel in Agra, reportedly without any prior intimation to the local police. Swami…

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17 terrorists killed in operation in NW Pakistan

Islamabad, Sept. 28 (UNI) Seventeen terrorists were killed during an operation of security forces in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday. The operation was conducted in Lakki Marwat district of the province on the reported presence of terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said…

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