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Temperatures cross 45 degrees in five Odisha towns
A heat wave sweeping across Odisha intensified with at least five towns Thursday recording a maximum temperatures over 45 degrees Celsius, officials said. Originally posted here: Temperatures cross 45 degrees in five Odisha towns
Abducted Odisha cop shot dead by Maoists (Third Lead)
The bullet-riddled body of a police officer was found in Odisha's Nuapada district shortly after he had been kidnapped by Maoist guerrillas Tuesday, officials said. Visit link: Abducted Odisha cop shot dead by Maoists (Third Lead)
Former UP minister booked for duping sportsmen
Uttar Pradesh police has filed a complaint against former minister and Mayawati aide Lalji Verma after several sportsmen accused him of duping them on the promise of holding a cricket championship in the state, officials said Thursday. Original post: Former UP minister booked for duping sportsmen
Hailstorms damage orchards, bring on cold in Kashmir
Bouts of hailstorm and a fall in temperature continue to damage and destroy apple and cherry orchards and paddy crop across the Kashmir Valley, officials said. However, the weather is likely to improve Tuesday onwards. Continue reading here: Hailstorms damage orchards, bring on cold in Kashmir
Now, Goa’s site for National Games illegally mined
In a shocking incident, an illegal laterite stone mine was found on the site of an upcoming national and an international games events in Goa, prompting government to launch an inquiry into it, officials said. The state has hogged headlines for rampant illegal iron-ore mining. Read the rest here: Now, Goa's site for National Games illegally [...]
68 die, over 150 still missing in Assam boat tragedy
At least 68 people died and over 150 were still missing after a ferry, with over 250 people on board, capsized in heavy storm in Brahmaputra river in Assam's Dhubri district Monday evening, officials said. See more here: 68 die, over 150 still missing in Assam boat tragedy
Rajasthan again transfers 26 police officers
In a major reshuffle in the state police organisation, the Rajasthan government Monday transferred 26 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, 14 of them for the second time within eight days, officials said. Read this article: Rajasthan again transfers 26 police officers
Eight injured as powerful storm hits Meghalaya
A ferocious storm ravaged parts of Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district, injuring eight people and rendering 43 families homeless, officials said Saturday. Read the rest here: Eight injured as powerful storm hits Meghalaya
Italy pays $380,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen
TRIVANDRUM, India, April 24 (Reuters) - Italy said on Tuesday it had paid $380,000 to the families of two Indian fishermen who officials said were mistaken for pirates and shot dead by an Italian See the original post: Italy pays $380,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen
Attacks on scribes: Press council team visits Mumbai
A three-member team of the Press Council of India, which arrived here Monday on a two-day visit to assess problems faced by mediapersons and attacks on scribes and media houses, interacted with journalists and police, officials said. See the rest here: Attacks on scribes: Press council team visits Mumbai
