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His nose twitched as he walked in, and his eye lit up at the sight of that old bottle on the occasional table. Wow! he said. I need something like this after a terrible week!
Condemning the crime, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state would seek the death penalty: Reports
Now, we all know the condition of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
The centres will mainly cater to children aged between six months and six years belonging to working mothers from Self-Help Group (SHG) households and urban poor communities
No fresh peacock deaths have occurred recently. The deaths occurred about a week back: Tumakuru forest official
Stressing that consumers should not face either scheduled or unscheduled power cuts
On the directions of health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, the health department set up the trial run which covers 22 departments, including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, general medicine and general surgery. Officials have deployed the required number of doctors and paramedical staff to ensure smooth functioning of services during the trial phase.
Since the Lok Sabha 2024 polls, there has been buzz that a sizable number of Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs may defect: Reports
Authorities said darshan will resume once the dispute is resolved
The minister set May 17 as the deadline to improve basic amenities at depots and bus stations, with priority on clean restrooms, drinking water, greenery and overall hygiene.
Officials said the present government is examining revival of the project nearly 18 years after its foundation
The UDF camp was pleased with the voter turnout, which reached 79.63 per cent: Reports
Most programmes running at full capacity for nearly a month
Vinay Kulkarni will serve his life sentence concurrently: Reports
Demanding urgent action on the feereimbursement crisis affecting higher education students
Three passengers of the boat including two children were still missing: Reports
The minister assured Dr Sanjeeva Reddy that the Congress government is committed to protecting workers rights and ensuring their welfare
Incidentally, TMC supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's residence is also located under Kalighat Police Stations jurisdiction: Reports
Authorities examined shop licences, employee records and sub-lease details
He said assets worth Rs 23 crore were created in the past month through the capitalisation of over 2,000 work orders.
Nearly five lakh party workers and representatives are expected to attend and assured that the event would be organised successfully: P. Narayana
Car rammed into a lorry on the Outer Ring Road near Thondupally in Shamshabad mandal on Friday evening
A large number of devotees took a holy dip in the Pushkarini, adding to the spiritual fervour.
Popular compositions such as Brahma Kadigina Paadamu, Kondalalo Nelakonna Koneti Rayudu, Narayanate Namo Namo, and Enta Matramuna were rendered with musical finesse. The programme concluded with traditional Harathi and Maha Nivedanam
Real wage growth remained muted between 2022-2025.
Weavers across the state have thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and minister Nara Lokesh for implementing the free power promise
Families hoping to treat their children with the fruit during summer holidays are particularly affected by these steep prices
The EO briefed the minister on arrangements for the three-day festival, and the minister responded positively
Chennai, known for its strong home record, will look to restrict Mumbai early, while MI will aim for a solid batting start after opting to set a target.
The minister instructed officials to coordinate with the police department to ensure such displays are installed at locations with a history of frequent accidents
Farmers charge that the factory has not been utilised to support them
Visitors have responded positively, stating that the mats provide relief from ground temperatures that rise sharply during midday: Reports
Traffic inspector G. Seetha Reddy, recently promoted as DSP, said the measure was introduced on a pilot basis in view of the extreme summer conditions.
The prescribed fee is 500 per subject for recounting and 1,000 per subject for re-verification
Mamata Banerjee told counting agents of the party during a meeting that it will secure over 200 of the 294 assembly seats.
The explosion occurred around 11.30 am in a forest area of Aadnar village under Chhotebethiya police station limits, near the Narayanpur district border, when a joint team of security personnel was conducting a demining operation to locate and defuse IEDs planted earlier by Naxalites, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range Sundarraj Pattilingam told PTI.
The collector said a case had been registered against a driver and a commission agent for irregularities in the procurement process
The temple was originally built by the Yadavaraya kings in the 12th century CE.
Andhra Pradesh CM meets Deputy CM at Hyderabad residence, wishes speedy recovery
Disaster Management Authority managing director Prakhar Jain said that 239 mandals across 17 districts experienced extreme heat.
The squad picked for World Cup will also compete in the preceding three-match T20I series against hosts England, starting May 28.
He was speaking at the release of Viswambharudu, a book on the life and teachings of Sri Venkaiah Swamy
According to officials, the animals were first spotted on April 22 inside the Government Polytechnic College campus.
Expressing dissatisfaction over incomplete development of green spots, Balaji instructed officials to complete beautification and wall painting works
Postal ballots will be counted first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines, with 14 machines taken up at each centre. VVPAT slips will be counted in five randomly selected booths per constituency, and in case of any discrepancy, VVPAT slips will be considered final
Gurumurthy directed officials to ensure that no eligible farmer or worker is left out of subsidy benefits. He raised concerns over issues faced by powerloom workers in Narayanavanam and aqua farmers in Chittamuru mandal due to gaps in subsidy coverage, and called for immediate corrective action
In another key directive, the commission barred all individuals except the counting observer and returning officer from carrying mobile phones inside counting halls.
Here's a look at prominent candidates this election season
The elections have been marked by intense campaigning, shifting alliances, controversies and record voter turnout, making them a crucial test of whether Indias political landscape is moving toward coalition politics or continued single-party dominance
DMK chief met the state Congress committee president, K Selvaperunthagai and Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) General Secretary E R Eswaran, Anna Arivalayam

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