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About 20 ha of forest land in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve destroyed due to wildfire

Mysuru, Mar 4 (UNI) About 20 hectares of forest land was destroyed following a wildfire at Antharasanthe Forest Range under Nagarahole Tiger Reserve here in Kote taluk.
The fire spread rapidly up to Manandavadi Road due to strong winds. Around six vehicles of fire and emergency services rushed to the spot with more than 30 personnel struggling to check the fire from spreading.
In addition, 200 forest department personnel also swung into action. The employees of nearby jungle lodges and resorts too helped the department staff in containing the fire. Thick smoke could be seen billowing from the forest.
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AP: J Nivas assumes office as new collector of Kakinada district

29 Mar 2024 | 7:26 PM

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (UNI) Mr J. Nivas has assumed office as the new Collector of Kakinada district at a brief event held at the Collectorate here on Friday.

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TTD to organize Asthana fete at Srivari temple on Apr 17

29 Mar 2024 | 7:14 PM

Tirumala, Mar 29 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organize a grand Asthana fete at Srivari temple on the occasion of the Sri Rama Navami festival on April 17.

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AP: Sparc foundation chairman felicitated in Kakinada

29 Mar 2024 | 7:05 PM

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (UNI) Sparc foundation Chairman S Sai Sandeep was felicitated by the district Superintendent of Police S Sathish Kumar at a brief function held at the district police office here on Friday.

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BRS Secretary General and Rajya Sabha MP Kesava Rao likely to join Congress

29 Mar 2024 | 6:48 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) In a significant development shaking the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, its Secretary General and Rajya Sabha MP K Kesava Rao (KK), along with his daughter Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, the Mayor of Hyderabad, are reportedly set to join the Congress.

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Muslim voters' relevance crucial in Lok Sabha elections: Mushtaq Mallik

29 Mar 2024 | 6:40 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) Mushtaq Mallik, President of Tahreek Muslim Shabban and Telangana Muslim JAC, emphasized the importance of minority community, particularly Muslim, voters retaining their significance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections despite alleged neglect from mainstream political parties like Congress and BRS.

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