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Perinthalmanna to Host Travel Literature Festival

Short2News· 9h ago ·Perinthalmanna

The town of Perinthalmanna is gearing up to host a vibrant travel literature festival celebrating the art of journey and storytelling. Bringing together renowned writers, passionate travellers, and prominent cultural...

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Punjab carpenter wins Rs 1.5 crore lottery after daughter's birth

Yudhvir Singh, a carpenter from Bareta, Punjab, won Rs 1.5 crore in the Punjab State Dear Lottery on November 7, 2026. This life-changing windfall occurred...

Short2News· 11h ago ·Punjab
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Punjab and Haryana HC mandates LGBTQIA+ protection guidelines in schools

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed schools to strictly implement the Sukdeb Saha guidelines for student safety. This order follows a petition...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Punjab and Haryana
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New E-book Explores Punjab's Complex Socio-Religious Landscape

A new e-book provides a critical analysis of Punjab by examining its deep socio-religious heterogeneities. The text highlights how transnational ties shape the...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Punjab
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Punjab sees biggest single-day farm fire jump on Deepavali

Punjab recorded its highest single-day increase in farm fires on Deepavali, with 1,152 incidents. This surge occurred despite government advisories,...

Short2News· 3d ago
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Punjab hikes DA for computer teachers and regularises non-teaching staff

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a dearness allowance hike for 6,507 computer teachers across the state. Additionally, the government has...

Short2News· 5d ago ·Punjab
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Punjab Government Announces DA Hike for Computer Teachers

The Punjab government has officially announced a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for computer teachers across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that...

Short2News· 5d ago ·Punjab
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Punjab anti-drug activist Jhota's autopsy completed, cremation set for Sunday

The autopsy of Punjab anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has been conducted at PGIMER in Chandigarh. Nihang leader Raja Raj Singh confirmed that the...

Short2News· 5d ago ·Punjab
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Punjab records 2,787 farm fire cases, fines exceed ₹46 lakh

Punjab has reported 2,787 stubble burning incidents this season, with Tarn Taran district accounting for 586 cases. Authorities have imposed environmental...

Short2News· 6d ago ·Punjab
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Fire guts three coaches of Karmabhoomi Express in Punjab

A major fire broke out in three coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express in Punjab's Patiala district on Friday afternoon. Railway officials and emergency teams...

Short2News· 6d ago ·punjab
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Karmabhoomi Express Catches Fire in Punjab, Four Coaches Damaged

Four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express caught fire in Punjab, causing widespread panic among the passengers on board. Thick smoke quickly engulfed the...

Short2News· 6d ago ·Punjab
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Fire Breaks Out in Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Train in Punjab

A fire broke out in a general coach of a train traveling from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in Punjab. Fortunately, all passengers managed to escape unhurt and...

Short2News· 6d ago ·Punjab
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పంజాబ్ పటియాలాలో కర్మభూమి ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్‌లో భారీ అగ్నిప్రమాదం

పంజాబ్ పటియాలా సమీపంలో అమృత్‌సర్ వెళ్తున్న కర్మభూమి ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్‌ రైలులో అకస్మాత్తుగా భారీ అగ్నిప్రమాదం సంభవించింది. ఈ మంటలు వేగంగా వ్యాపించి నాలుగు బోగీలను...

Short2News· 6d ago ·Punjab
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యూనిఫామ్‌పై కొత్త స్టార్: అమృత్‌సర్‌లో భావోద్వేగ క్షణాలు

పంజాబ్‌లోని అమృత్‌సర్‌లో ఒక పోలీస్ అధికారికి పదోన్నతి లభించింది. తన యూనిఫామ్‌పై కొత్త స్టార్‌ను చూసి కుటుంబ సభ్యులు ఆనందంతో కన్నీళ్లు పెట్టుకున్నారు. ఈ...

Short2News· 7d ago ·Amritsar
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Six-year-old Ludhiana girl sets yoga record with 18-minute pose

Sarah Sangar, a six-year-old girl from Ludhiana, has set a new record by holding a difficult yoga pose for over 18 minutes. The India Book of Records...

Short2News· 7d ago ·Punjab
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Amit Shah Praises Chandigarh Police for Setting National Benchmarks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended the Chandigarh Police during their 60th Raising Day celebrations. He lauded the force for establishing high operational...

Short2News· 11d ago ·Chandigarh
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Gorakhpur-bound Train Derails in Kanpur, No Casualties Reported

A Gorakhpur-bound train derailed in Kanpur, affecting four coaches carrying approximately three hundred passengers. Railway officials confirmed that no...

Short2News· 21h ago ·Kanpur
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Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

Alexander Darchiev, a veteran Russian diplomat and vocal critic of the West, has died suddenly at the age of 66. He previously served as Russia's ambassador to...

Short2News· 1d ago
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Italy evacuates 300+ schools following bomb alerts

Italian authorities evacuated over 300 schools following widespread bomb threats that also impacted Scotland and Ireland. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni stated...

Short2News· 1d ago
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Saudi Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Three Indian Crew Safe

A Saudi Arabia-flagged tanker was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all three Indian seafarers...

Short2News· 1d ago
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Three coaches of Chauri Chaura Express derail at Kanpur Central

Three coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed on Wednesday evening shortly after departing from Kanpur Central station. The incident occurred at platform...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Kanpur
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Three CRPF Personnel Injured in Terrorist Attack in Kulgam

Three security personnel sustained injuries after terrorists opened fire at a CRPF camp in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. Security forces have...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Jammu and Kashmir
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జమ్ముకశ్మీర్‌లోని కుల్గామ్‌లో సీఆర్‌పీఎఫ్‌ క్యాంప్‌పై ఉగ్రవాదుల దాడి

జమ్ముకశ్మీర్‌లోని కుల్గామ్‌లో ఉన్న సీఆర్‌పీఎఫ్‌ క్యాంప్‌పై ఉగ్రవాదులు మెరుపుదాడికి పాల్పడ్డారు. ఈ ఘటనతో స్థానికంగా తీవ్ర కలకలం రేగింది. అయితే, ఈ దాడిలో ఎవరైనా...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Jammu and Kashmir
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బంగాళాఖాతంలో వాయుగుండం: తీరం దాటనున్న తుఫాను, ప్రజలకు అలర్ట్

బంగాళాఖాతంలో ఏర్పడిన అల్పపీడనం వాయుగుండంగా బలపడిందని వాతావరణ శాఖ వెల్లడించింది. ఇది ఈ నెల 16, 17 తేదీల్లో దక్షిణ కోస్తాంధ్ర మరియు ఉత్తర తమిళనాడు మధ్య తీరం దాటే...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Andhra Pradesh
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US Army Officer Arrested in UK Over Suspected Russian Espionage

A 41-year-old US army officer serving with NATO was arrested near Gloucester in England on suspicion of spying for Russia. The suspect faces allegations of...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Gloucester
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Srinagar blast linked to explosives seized from terror module

An explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killed nine individuals, including forensic and law enforcement personnel. The blast occurred during a...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Jammu and Kashmir
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బల్గేరియాలో ఘోర రోడ్డు ప్రమాదం: 50 వాహనాలు ఢీకొని 11 మంది మృతి

బల్గేరియాలో దట్టమైన పొగమంచు కారణంగా జరిగిన ఘోర రోడ్డు ప్రమాదంలో సుమారు 50 వాహనాలు ఒకదానికొకటి ఢీకొన్నాయి. ఈ భీకర దుర్ఘటనలో 11 మంది ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోగా, మరో 50...

Short2News· 2d ago ·Bulgaria
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Bulgaria Highway Tragedy: 11 Dead and 50 Injured

A devastating multi-vehicle pile-up on Bulgaria's A1 motorway has left 11 people dead and 50 others injured. The tragic accident occurred on the major highway...

Short2News· 2d ago ·Sofia
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US Bases in Britain on High Alert Over Security Threat

Security levels have been raised at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath in Britain following potential security threats. Authorities relocated notable aircraft...

Short2News· 2d ago ·britain
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Six of Family Killed in Maharashtra Grocery Store Fire

A tragic fire broke out at a residential home located above a grocery store in Maharashtra, claiming the lives of six family members. A young boy became the...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Maharashtra
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Russia launches major missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Russia has initiated a widespread campaign of missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure. These attacks have caused extensive...

Short2News· 3d ago
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Delhi air quality turns severe following Deepavali celebrations

A thick blanket of smog has engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, causing air quality to plummet into the severe category. Multiple monitoring stations...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Delhi
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Diwali Fire Incidents Claim 12 Lives Across Madhya Pradesh

Tragedy struck during Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh as severe fire incidents in Katni and Seoni claimed 12 lives. The victims included a two-month-old...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Madhya Pradesh
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Diwali Fire Tragedy: Six Die of Suffocation in Maharashtra

Six people tragically died from suffocation following a midnight house fire in Dharashiv, Maharashtra, during Diwali celebrations. One person was successfully...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Maharashtra
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Delhi AQI hits severe levels as post-Diwali smog grips cities

Delhi's air quality plunged to the severe category on Monday following a surge in post-Diwali pollution. Air quality index readings crossed 400 across the...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Delhi
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One dead as fire breaks out in Mumbai's Dongri highrise

A major fire erupted at a highrise building in Mumbai's Dongri area late on November 7. The Mumbai Fire Brigade declared it a Level-I incident and deployed...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Mumbai

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