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The firing incidents took place between rival armed groups in Bishnupur and adjoining districts.A police officer said that combined search operations continued in vulnerable areas of Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Imphal West districts to recover looted arms and ammunition.Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable, mixed populated locations and a security convoy was provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of vehicles.To restrict the movement of inimical elements and armed groups, 130 nakas/checkpoints were installed in different valley and hill districts and police detained 1,646 people in connection with violations of various law…

At that time, JD-U was part of the NDA. In the general elections, the bigger parties like the BJP and the JD-U had contested 17 seats each in Bihar, while the Ram Vilash Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party were given the six remaining seats.This time, the two big political forces in Bihar — the RJD and the JD-U — are in the camp of Mahagathbandhan and they may contest 17 seats each, with four seats going to the Congress, and one each to CPI and CPI-ML, the remaining constituents of the grand alliance.Mahagathbandhan leaders are also waiting for Mukesh Sahani and…

As a result of these schemes, Telangana women are excelling in all fields and stand as a role model for the country, he said, as he extended greetings to people on the occasion of Rakhi Bandhan (Rakhi Pournami) which symbolises a strong bond of love between brothers and sisters. In his message released on Wednesday evening, KCR, as the Chief Minister is popularly known, said that Rakhi festival signifies the importance of family bonds, blood relations, and the essence of human relations. He said that Rakhi festival stood as a platform for the tenets of Indian culture and philosophy of…

According to Coal Ministry sources, currently thermal based power being used in coal mining projects is around 5,000 mw, and if it manages to generate 5,200 mw of solar energy in the next three years, then this will help it in achieving net zero status. Coal companies have land and capital and the Centre is bullish on solar energy, so all coal companies in total will generate 5,200 mw solar power in the next three year, sources told IANS. As of now, coal companies have already generated 1,600 mw of solar energy, they said, adding that many projects are in…

The Governor had appealed to ISRO to check the possibilities of using technology to eliminate ragging from the university campus after the tragic death of a fresher on August 10.The first year student of Bengali honours had died after falling from the balcony of a students’ hostel. It is suspected that he became a victim of ragging.The Governor even personally spoke to top ISRO officials on this matter, who assured him of considering his appeal. Sources in the Raj Bhavan said they recently got a message from ISO stating that it has decided to send a team which will visit…

Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah…

Police said that the man was taking his wife to Delhi for Rakshabandhan festival.Victim’s wife, Seeta, who had received serious injuries in the accident, told police that they are residents of Panipat and were on the way to Delhi to meet her brother for Rakshabandhan festival.Seeta told police that her husband slowed down his motorcycle near Panipat to avoid a bus, but a vehicle from behind hit the motorcycle from rear and the bike hit the bus which had stopped to take passengers.The husband died on the spot and the police sent the deceased for autopsy.Police said that an FIR…

In a tweet in Hindi, Priyanka Gandhi said, “BJP people, is this the only nonsense issue left in this time of inflation and unemployment? Sorry… but this dream of your petty minds will never come true. My brother and I have had and will always have only love, trust, respect and loyalty towards each other.”“Don’t worry, we brother-sister, along with millions of sisters and brothers of the country, will break the arrogance of your lies and hollow propaganda. Happy Raksha Bandhan. It is a festival of love between a brother and a sister, celebrate it with a positive spirit,” she…

“We had applied, to hold a rally, with the Delhi Police as per the norms. The main rally was supposed to be on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Besides we had also sought permission for a detailed agitation programme at Ramlila Maidan from September 30 to October 4. We wanted to make arrangements for accommodation of our workers. But Delhi Police has denied us the permission. The denial is merely on political grounds,” Ghosh said.He said that the formal application for the rally was sent to the Delhi Police on August 23.“While denying the permission, the Delhi…

Also, the watchmen will get Rs 1,000 annually for stick and torch batteries. At a meeting with representatives of village chowkidars from across the state, the Chief Minister said the government has done the work of transforming the system and has ensured that all sanitation workers and other workers get their honorarium on time every month.”Works like making BPL ration cards, old-age pension and Ayushman Bharat Yojana cards are also being done through PPP (Parivar Pehchan Patra). This scheme is directly benefiting the villagers and there is a pleasant atmosphere among the people,” said Khattar.The Chief Minister said the rural…