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Rural Girls' School from Jharkhand earns National Honour for Water Conservation efforts

Ranchi, Nove 11 (UNI) Setting an inspiring example of environmental responsibility, Jharkhand Balika Aawasiya Vidyalaya (JBAV), Rahe, has won the joint third position in the 6th National Water Awards under the Best School (Educational Institution) category.
The award, announced by the union Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi on Tuesday, recognizes the school's innovative and community-driven efforts in water conservation and sustainable water management.
Located on the outskirts of Ranchi, JBAV Rahe stood out for its rainwater harvesting system, water recycling measures, and awareness drives conducted under the 'Jal Hi Jeevan Hai' campaign. The initiative, led by students and teachers, not only ensured efficient use of water on campus but also spread awareness in nearby villages.
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Sand art sculpture at Puri beach pays tribute to Bondi victims

16 Dec 2025 | 2:50 AM

Puri, Dec 15 (UNI) Tourists and locals gathered at Puri Beach today to offer prayers and pay tribute to the innocent lives lost in the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Australia.

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Jharkhand dominates in East Zonal Band Competition, secures top place

16 Dec 2025 | 2:43 AM

Ranchi, Dec 15 ( UNI ) Jharkhand delivered a stellar performance at the Zonal-level East Zonal Band Competition, clinching the overall top position across categories at the grand finale held today at the Mega Sports Complex here.

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Wildfire at Dzükou valley contained after 3 days

16 Dec 2025 | 2:26 AM

Dimapur, Dec 15 (UNI) The wildfire at western Dzükou valley at Khonoma in Kohima district that started on December 12 has been contained, even as the presence of smoke in between burnt bushes was reported, an official report said today.

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Illegal construction in RIMS campus result of corrupt system: Babulal Marandi

16 Dec 2025 | 2:18 AM

Ranchi, Dec 15 ( UNI ) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi today held the Hemant Soren-led state government responsible for the illegal construction that came up within the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) campus, terming it a direct outcome of a deeply entrenched corrupt system.

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ECoR records over 84 pc online railway ticket bookings

16 Dec 2025 | 2:13 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (UNI) East Coast Railway (ECoR) has recorded 84.11 percent of ticket bookings through online platforms, while Khurda Road Division achieved 82.71 percent online bookings, with the remaining tickets booked through Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters.

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