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Indian Army Organises Literary Festival in Kargil to Celebrate Ladakh’s Heritage.

ION correspondentAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026

In Ladakh, Indian Army organised the ‘Adab Aur Saqafat – Literary Festival 2026’ in Kargil to celebrate the rich literary heritage, cultural traditions and artistic spirit of Ladakh under...

States Top Stories

Haryana Police arrest 21 in inter-state infant trafficking case.

ION correspondentAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Haryana Police has unearthed an interstate child trafficking network of Punjab-based family members and their associates by arresting its kingpin, Pargat Singh, from Muktsar in Punjab. The network has...

States Top Stories

Nine people killed in fire at hotel on Free School Street in Kolkata.

ION correspondentAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

In West Bengal, nine people have been killed and six others injured in a fire at a hotel on Free School Street in New Market area in Kolkata early...

States Top Stories

Floods affect around one million people across six districts in north Odisha.

ION correspondentAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Flood situation continues to remain grim in north Odisha, with swelling rivers inundating large areas of six districts and affecting around one million people. Baitarani continues to flow above...

Climate and Weather Top Stories

Heavy rain in Himachal triggers flood-like conditions in parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

ION correspondentAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Continuous rain in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh for the last couple of days has led to the flowing of water down to plains of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh...

States Top Stories

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces new vehicle, driver and fuel allowance for MLAs.

ION correspondentAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a slew of measures in a suo moto statement in the Assembly today. In a new announcement, he said that...

Fresh registration for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage suspended amid adverse weather.

EditorAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

In Jammu and Kashmir, in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has temporarily suspended fresh registration for the Shri Mata Vaishno...

Sports Top Stories

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2026.

EditorAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2026 in Dehradun yesterday. The competition will continue till Thursday. A total of 272...

States Top Stories

Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam. All other recruitment exams conducted by private agency TDPL also cancelled.

ION correspondentAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination after a 24-day students’ protest in the state. It has also cancelled all other recruitment exams conducted by private agency TDPL....

Health Top Stories

Delhi Govt. plans phased expansion of medical education capacity across the national capital.

ION correspondentAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

The Delhi Government is set to augment medical education capacity across the National Capital through a phased expansion of undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-speciality medical seats. As part of this...