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One-day awareness programme on MSCW role held in Manipur

A one-day awareness programme focusing on the role of the Manipur State Co-operative Federation (MSCW) was recently held to highlight its contributions.

07 Nov 2026

Inmates' Handicrafts Get Market Access via Amritsar Court Stalls

A sales stall has been set up within the Amritsar court complex to sell handicrafts made by prisoners, providing them with a market for their skills.

07 Nov 2026

Chawri Bazar Collapse: Rescue Workers Clash with Grieving Families

Tensions escalated at the Chawri Bazar building collapse site in Delhi as rescue workers and the families of the deceased engaged in a heated argument, leading to a woman fainting and accusations against the police.

07 Nov 2026

Blazing Fire Engulfs Kia Showroom Near Saket, Delhi

A massive fire broke out at a Kia automobile showroom near Saket in Delhi, with video footage of the blaze circulating online.

07 Nov 2026

Surge in Demand for Earthen Diyas Revives Potters in Saran Ahead of Diwali

As Diwali approaches, shoppers in Saran are opting for traditional earthen lamps over imported Chinese lights, boosting sales for local potters.

07 Nov 2026

Patna Air Quality Rises 32% After Diwali: City Sets New Pollution Control Measures

Patna's air quality index spiked 32% after last year's Diwali, prompting the city administration to launch a comprehensive plan to curb pollution before the next festive season.

07 Nov 2026

Fire Engulfs 15 Slum Houses in Gaji Nagar, Jabalpur; Firefighters Contain Blaze in Two Hours

A blaze broke out around 2 a.m. on Saturday in the Gaji Nagar slum of Jabalpur, destroying 15 shacks. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire within two hours, and no injuries were reported.

07 Nov 2026

Fire Engulfs Mattress and Foam Warehouse on Khermai Road, Satna

A sudden blaze broke out around midnight at a mattress, foam and rag shop and warehouse on Khermai Road in Satna, causing an estimated loss of ₹5 million before firefighters contained it after four hours.

07 Nov 2026

Assam Govt Declares Nov 9 Local Holiday in Kamrup Metro for Diwali

The Assam government has announced a local holiday on November 9 for the Kamrup Metro district to allow residents to celebrate Diwali.

07 Nov 2026

Sehore Clay Lamp Makers Forced to Sell 25 Diyas for Just Rs 20 Amid Inflation

Clay lamp artisans in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, are struggling with rising raw material costs, forcing them to sell 25 diyas for only Rs 20. They have demanded a price hike to Rs 2 per diya and government assistance.

07 Nov 2026

Moga Police Gift Roses to Drivers in Unique Green Diwali Campaign

Punjab Police in Moga distributed roses to vehicle drivers in the main market as part of a 'Green Diwali' initiative, promoting road safety and environmental awareness instead of issuing challans.

07 Nov 2026

Amritsar Markets Bustle with Crowds as Diwali Shopping Hits Peak

Amritsar's commercial hubs witnessed heavy footfall and vibrant activity as shoppers flocked to markets for Diwali purchases.

07 Nov 2026