Jitendra, Omar review final arrangements ahead of PM Modi’s Katra visit to flag off train to Srinagar

Jammu, June 5 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Katra to flag off the Katra-Srinagar train. “Last minute touches at the site of the inauguration of the world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab…

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Indian Coast Guard: Safeguarding India’s Maritime Ecosystems on World Environment Day 2025

As the world unites onWorld Environment Day 2025 to champion sustainability, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) stands at the forefront of marine conservation, reinforcing its commitment to protecting India’s vast coastal heritage. With an extensive coastline stretching over 11,000 km, the nation’s marine ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and nesting beaches—serve as critical lifelines for biodiversity…

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More than 200 prisoners escape from Pak jail

Islamabad, June 3 (UNI) More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in Pakistan after they were moved from their cells for safety amid earthquake tremors, police said. Several dozen of the prisoners that broke out of the jail in Karachi were quickly recaptured, he said on Tuesday, but at least 130 are understood…

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Water rises in Sylhet even as rains subside, transport and communication greatly disrupted

Sylhet, June 3 (UNI) With two major rivers flowing above the danger mark, the water level continues to rise in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, despite the heavy rains subsiding, straining transport and communication, and waterlogging several areas. According to the Sylhet office of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), Surma and Kushiyara rivers were flowing above…

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Sabalenka into Paris semi-finals

Paris, June 3 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka edged a tight encounter against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen to reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. Sabalenka, bidding for a first Paris title, won 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 against China’s Zheng on a blustery Court Phillippe Chatrier. The Belarusian – arguably the favourite for the title…

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ICC reveals Player of Month Nominees for May

Dubai, June 3 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May, featuring two all-rounders and one batter each for the men’s and women’s categories. All-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States have been recognized for their impressive performances…

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