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Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a kid

CM Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a child. He said his father had brought him to Mysuru to watch the procession. He pointed out that the festival helps project culture, tradition and progress. Despite drought, festivities planned to maintain importance of Dasara. Central aid sought to provide compensation to…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

CBI arrests Odisha's Paradip port doctor for taking bribes for issuing health certificates

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested a Port Health Organization(PHO) Officer at Odisha's Paradip Port for accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a crew of a shipping company for issuing health certificates. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 13, 2023

Sikkim floods | Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood-hit areas

Central team assesses damage in Sikkim due to flash floods. Team visited affected areas in East & North Sikkim, briefed by Chief Sec.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Central team takes stock of drought in Vijayanagara and Ballari districts

A three-member team of the Union government headed by D. Rajashekhar, Additional Advisor, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, visited the villages in Vijayanagara and Ballari districts and took stock of the drought situation on Saturday. R. Thakre, Director of Animal Husbandry, and Moti Ram, Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development,…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Central drought assessment teams visit Dharwad, Davangere districts

Two separate Central teams on drought assessment led by senior officials visited various villages of Dharwad and Davanagere districts on Saturday to take stock of the ground realities and also listen to grievances of the farmers.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

2023-24 NHL predictions: West’s weakness opens playoff door for middling teams

The conference imbalance this season likely won’t matter to the Blackhawks, who remain early in their rebuilding timeline. But for aspiring East contenders like the Red Wings, Sabres and Senators, it’s a huge handicap.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers booked for using offensive word against PM Modi in Ulhasnagar

KALYAN: The Central police in Ulhasnagar has filed an FIR against 27 party workers from Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) group for allegedly using offensive word against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a party function.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Centre approves relief worth ₹44.8 crore for flood-hit Sikkim

Amit Shah approves ₹44.8cr to Sikkim for relief measures due to flash floods. IMCT to assess damages and further Central assistance from SDRF to be approved. 98 people missing, 9,215 in relief camps in Bengal.

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

Arrest of journalists an attack on press freedom: associations in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada journalists protest arrests of NewsClick founder/editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty. Journalists' associations condemn attack on media freedom and high-handedness of Central agencies.

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

As rains failed, Varuna Mitra registers spike in calls from farmers

Farmers in Karnataka anxious due to 28% rainfall deficit in southwest monsoon. Varuna Mitra helpdesk received record 3.08 lakh calls in June and 2.94 lakh calls in Sept. Calls in extreme deficit months rose to all-time high, reflecting farmers' distress.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023