Japan: Quake measuring 6.1 strikes off Hokkaido

Tokyo, June 19 (UNI) A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Nemuro Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido on Thursday, Japan’s weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 8:08 a.m. local time (2308 GMT Wednesday) at a shallow depth off the southeastern coast of the Nemuro Peninsula, measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in…

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Creative nature learning at RMNH

Origami and bamboo workshops inspire young minds Bhopal: The Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH) conducted two engaging workshops as part of its Summer Nature Study Programmes. An Origami Workshop was organized for participants of the Green Cub programme. Jalaj Kumar Verma, a subject expert from Eklavya NGO, Bhopal, demonstrated how to craft nature-themed animals…

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Man sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment

Assaults minor on train Bhopal, A special court under the POCSO Act has sentenced Satnam Singh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ?10,000 for the rape of a minor girl in a train’s pantry car. The verdict was pronounced by the Hon’ble Thirteenth Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, POCSO Act, in Bhopal….

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Eight-kg tumor removed from teenager in complex surgery

Operation conducted by Sagar Multispeciality Hospital doctors Bhopal: Doctors at Sagar Multispeciality Hospital (SMH) on Hoshangabad Road have successfully removed a rare, eight-kilogram tumor from the abdomen of an 18-year-old girl. The young woman had been suffering from abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, and a significant loss of appetite and weight for the past six months….

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Hamidia College embroiled in Mosque dispute

Principal alleges Azan disrupts studies and exams Bhopal: Hamidia College, a prominent educational institution in Bhopal, is currently at the center of a new controversy. Students and faculty members have raised concerns about security, discipline, and the academic environment due to a mosque located within the college premises. Following these complaints, Dr. Pushplata Chokse, the…

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Suspected hydraulic trouble halts F-35B British Fighter

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) The F-35 British Royal Navy fighter, which made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of June 14, remains grounded following suspected issues with its hydraulic system. Though the emergency landing is said to be for refuelling purposes, the fighter flight is currently parked at the bay,…

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British lawmakers vote to decriminalise abortion

London, June 18 (UNI) The Members of Parliament (MPs) voted on Tuesday to decriminalise abortion, which was considered a criminal offence in England and Wales. The amendment would “disapply existing criminal law related to abortion from women acting in relation to her own pregnancy at any gestation, removing the threat of investigation, arrest, prosecution, or…

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