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Chatra administration speeds up land identification for degree college between Hunterganj and Kunda blocks | Ranchi News

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Chatra: The Chatra district administration has expedited efforts to establish a degree college between Hunterganj and Kunda blocks, an area once known for left-wing extremism.Deputy commissioner Ravi Anand has directed officials of both the blocks to identify and facilitate the transfer of land suitable for the proposed institution. The initiative is being undertaken in accordance…

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Pharma pricing norms for new drugs eased | India News

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NEW DELHI: In the biggest overhaul of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013 in years, Centre has significantly narrowed drugmakers’ liability in overcharging cases, while introducing a host of long-pending changes sought by the pharma industry. The amendments, notified on June 30 and effective immediately, ease compliance for pharma companies, simplify pricing approvals for…

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Chembur schoolboy death: BMC had issued tree safety notice to road contractor in March | Mumbai News

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Fire brigade personnel and emergency responders conduct a rescue operation after a tree fell on a school van in Chembur on June 30. The incident claimed the life of an 11-year-old student and left several others injured Mumbai: Even as the Municipal Engineers Association and Brihanmumbai Municipal Engineers Union have sought the revocation of the…

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Derogatory remarks: HC refuses to quash case against Ponmudi | Chennai News

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Chennai: Madras high court on Thursday refused to quash a criminal defamation complaint filed against senior DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudi for his alleged derogatory remarks against Saivism, Vaishnavism, and women.. “The speech was intentionally made on account of his inability to propagate atheist ideology,” the court said.“The speech of the accused reveals…

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Ranchi to host Durand Cup 2026 for first time, seven matches scheduled at Birsa Munda Football Stadium | Ranchi News

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Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi Ranchi: The city is all set to become part of a 138-year-old footballing legacy as it prepares to host the prestigious 135th edition of the Durand Cup for the first time this year.In the maiden year, Ranchi will host seven matches, including a quarter-final, at the Birsa Munda Football…

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Bokaro police bust inter-state chain-snatching gang, arrest 5 | Ranchi News

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Divy Khare | TNNBokaro: Police have busted an inter-state chain-snatching gang active across Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, arresting five members in separate operations and recovering stolen property, cash and a motorcycle used in the crimes.The crackdown followed a series of chain-snatching incidents targeting women in crowded market areas in recent times, following which Bokaro…

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‘Minor’ drop in mileage of vehicles due to E20, says Hardeep Singh Puri | India News

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NEW DELHI: Seeking to allay public fears over ethanol-blended fuel, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri Thursday said a “make-believe” narrative had been unleashed on social media over the past few days.Addressing a press conference, the minister said the reduction in mileage of an E20-fuelled vehicle is “minor”. “It is well established that when you have…

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