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Rs 5 lakh Solatium given to kin of three victims killed by captive elephants

Kozhikode, Feb 17 (UNI) Kerala Devaswom minister V N Vasavan has handed over financial assistance of Rs five lakh each to the kin of three people, who were killed during a temple festival at Manakulangara temple at Kuruvangahad near Koyilandy on February 13, on Monday.

Guruvayoor Devaswom provided Rs three lakh and Malabar devaswom Board provides two lakh each to all the three victims in this incident.
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TN: Rowdy-sheeter hacked to death by gang in revenge killing

21 Mar 2025 | 8:16 PM

Sivaganga, Mar 21 (UNI) A 23-year-old rowdy-sheeter was hacked to death by a gang in a revenge killing at Karaikudi in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu on Friday.

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Minister Konda Surekha stresses forest conservation on World Forest Day

21 Mar 2025 | 8:10 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) On the occasion of World Forest Day, Minister for Forests and Environment Konda Surekha emphasised the vital role of forests in sustaining the ecosystem and called for collective efforts in their preservation.

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Karnataka Speaker, Cong defend BJP MLAs suspension

21 Mar 2025 | 8:07 PM

Bengaluru, Mar 21 (UNI) The suspension of 18 BJP MLAs from the Karnataka Assembly for six months has triggered sharp reactions, with Speaker UT Khader defending his decision and Congress leaders calling it necessary to maintain order, while the opposition termed it a "shameful day for democracy."
The Speaker on Friday asserted that his decision was in accordance with the Constitution and dismissed the opposition’s allegations.

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AFSIS appreciates ISRO for proving space-based Agromet infmn

21 Mar 2025 | 8:06 PM

Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the project lead along with JAXA and GISTDA provided validated space-based agrometeorological (Agromet) information including extreme events such as flood and drought to support monthly Rice Crop Outlook (RGO) activity in Asia, receiving accolades from the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS).

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JWGs involving ISRO, officials of various Ministries to be set up to chalk out roadmap to enhance use of space tech

21 Mar 2025 | 8:02 PM

Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) Joint Working Groups (JWGs) will be established comprising
representatives from various Ministries and the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) to develop roadmap on enhancing use of space technology.

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