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January 15, 2019 8:13 PM

MP launches Rs 50,000-cr farm debt-waiver scheme

<div> In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath launched the Rs 50,000-crore farm debt-waiver scheme named 'Jai Kisan Rin Mukti Yojana' today. <br />''</div>''<div><br />''</div&am...

January 15, 2019 2:09 PM

Rajasthan: 1st session of 15th Legislative Assembly begins today

In Rajasthan, the first session of the 15th Legislative Assembly commenced today. Senior BJP MLA Gulab Chand Kataria, who took oath as the protem speaker of the Assembly yesterday, is conducting the first meeting of the House. Protem speaker is administering oath of office to the newly elected MLAs....

January 15, 2019 1:58 PM

Pongal festival celebrated today in Tamil Nadu

The festival of Pongal is being celebrated today in Tamil Nadu and several other parts. AIR correspondent reports that Pongal festivities have begun on this first day of the Tamil month 'Thai,' which is considered auspicious in Tamil Nadu, as farmers finish their harvest and ready themselv...

January 15, 2019 12:35 PM

Delhiites wake up to chilly morning today

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning today, with the minimum temperature settling at 7 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal. The MeT department said, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 19 degrees celsius.<br />'' <br />''<sp...

January 15, 2019 8:39 AM

Bihar: Makar Sankranti celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety

In Bihar, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety. People have started gathering on the banks of various rivers in wee hours to take holy dip on this occasion.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that People across th...

January 15, 2019 8:04 AM

West Bengal: About 27 lakh devotees take holy dip at Ganga Sagar

In West Bengal, about  27 lakh devotees from across the country and abroad are taking holy dip in the Ganga Sagar at Sagar island on the occasion of Makar Sankrati today. The pilgrims will also offer prayers in the Kapil Muni Temple after taking the holy dip. A thick blanket of security...

January 15, 2019 7:59 AM

Karnataka celebrates Makara Sankranti today

Karnataka celebrates Makara Sankranti today when the Sun moves position from the DakshiNaayana to UththaraayaNa  welcoming the spring season. Our correspondent reports that it is the harvest festival when agriculturists worship the sun as well as their cattle by way of thanks giving for...

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