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Kolkata on alert amid cyclone Asani forecast

Kolkata on alert amid cyclone Asani forecast

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has put on alert its employees and disaster management teams in view of the formation of cyclonic storm Asani, which is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclone, mayor Firhad Hakim said on Sunday. He said the leaves of all employees concerned are being

13 AANLA militants surrender in Assam; video

13 AANLA militants surrender in Assam; video

Thirteen militants of the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) surrendered before the security forces on Sunday in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, a police officer said. They deposited a cache of arms and ammunition, including automatic rifles, he said. Top officers of the Assam Police, CRPF and Assam Rifles were

Badrinath opened for devotees

Badrinath opened for devotees

The portals of Badrinath were opened for devotees at 6.15 am on Sunday amid the chanting of vedic hymns and traditional rituals. Thousands of devotees from across the country and abroad turned up to witness the ceremonial opening of the Himalayan temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as chief priest Ishwari

Woman raped, assaulted by youth in UP

Woman raped, assaulted by youth in UP

A 40-year-old widow was allegedly raped and severely beaten up by youth in the Sonwa area of this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Saturday. The woman had gone to a nearby house in her village for some work on Friday when the youth there allegedly raped and beat her

Storm hits Assam’s Barpeta district

Storm hits Assam’s Barpeta district

A storm, resembling a low-intensity whirlwind, hit Assam’s Barpeta district on Saturday, damaging some houses. Four houses and three other establishments were damaged in some villages under Chenga revenue circle, an Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin said. An assessment of further losses caused by the storm will be