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Heavy rain disrupts life in UP; schools up to Class 12 closed in several districts.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

In Uttar Pradesh, heavy and incessant rain has thrown life out of gear in many districts. Schools up to Class 12 will remain closed in several districts due to...

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Chhattisgarh declares holiday for all schools amid continuous rain.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

Chhattisgarh government has declared a holiday today for all schools in the state due to continuous rain over the past two days. Heavy rain has caused water levels in...

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Haryana Cuts Paddy Stubble-Burning Incidents by 91% Since 2021.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi said that Haryana has reduced paddy stubble-burning incidents by 91 per cent since 2021, deployed 78 of the 81 mechanised road-sweeping machines required under...

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UP Government Releases ₹403 Crore for Development of 4,030 Ambedkar Statue Sites.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

Uttar Pradesh government has released 403 crore rupees for development of 4,030 Ambedkar Statue Sites in the state. In the first phase of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue Site...

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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought-like situation.

ION correspondentSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has said that the government is closely monitoring the drought-like situation in the state and has ordered immediate completion of crop damage assessments. Mr....

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Andhra Pradesh CM reviews rain situation, directs officials to remain alert.

ION correspondentSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu today held a teleconference with Collectors of rain-affected districts in the state and reviewed the situation. He directed district administrations to remain...

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Mizoram launches first ‘Pluck & Pay’ festival to boost rural tourism.

ION correspondentSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Mizoram has launched its first ‘Pluck & Pay’ festival in Khawzawl district in the eastern part of the state, offering visitors an opportunity to harvest farm produce themselves and...

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West Bengal govt makes GeM mandatory for procurement of goods and services.

ION correspondentSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026

West Bengal Government has made the use of the Government e-Marketplace, or GeM, mandatory for the procurement of goods and services. The Finance Department said that all departments, subordinate...

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Traditional Heikru Hidongba Boat Race Festival Celebrated in Manipur.

ION correspondentSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 2026

The Heikru Hidongba festival, popularly known as the traditional boat race festival, was celebrated in the valley districts of Manipur today. The festival is celebrated on the 11th day of the...

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Punjab Governor Calls for Collective Efforts to Build Drug-Free Chandigarh.

ION correspondentSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 2026

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of U.T. Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, today called for collective and sustained efforts by all sections of society to prevent drug addiction and...