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Vi boosts network on Sabarimala route, launches child-safety wristbands

Sabarimala (Kerala), Nov 19 (UNI) Ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, telecom operator Vi and the Kerala Police have renewed their partnership to enhance safety and connectivity for lakhs of devotees.
Vi has announced upgraded network infrastructure along the pilgrimage route and launched pre-registration for its Vi Suraksha QR-coded wristbands aimed at protecting child pilgrims.
To handle the surge in data and voice traffic, Vi has strengthened coverage across Sannidhanam, Pampa, and Nilakkal by deploying 70 MHz of spectrum in the L900, L1800, L2100, L2300, and L2500 bands.
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Indl dev gets major boost : 91 MoUs attracting Rs 36,660 cr investments inked in Stalin's presence

07 Dec 2025 | 2:53 PM

Chennai, Dec 7 (UNI) In a major boost to industrial development in Tamil Nadu
that would propel growth and create job opportunities, a total of 91 MoUs were
signed attracting investments to the tune of Rs 36,660.35 crore in the presence
of Chief Minister M K Stalin at the 'TN Rising' Investors Conclave held at the
Temple town of Madurai on Sunday.

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KTR calls for grand 'Vijay Diwas' celebrations on Dec 9 across Telangana

07 Dec 2025 | 2:03 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has urged party leaders and cadres to observe December 9 as 'Vijay Diwas', marking what he described as a defining milestone in the struggle for Telangana statehood.

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Lowest minimum temperature of 8 7 deg cel recorded at Adilabad

07 Dec 2025 | 1:05 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) The Lowest minimum temperature of 8.7 degrees Celsius was recorded at Adilabad on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, the Meteorological Centre said.

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Messi’s Hyderabad match on Dec 13 to draw fans nationwide; Dy CM says pool-proof arrangements in place

07 Dec 2025 | 12:23 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) The excitement around Lionel Messi’s friendly football match at Uppal Stadium on December 13 is already palpable, and Telangana is gearing up for an unprecedented influx of fans from across the country.

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Major fire guts almost 15 fishing boats in Kerala

07 Dec 2025 | 8:08 AM

Kollam (Kerala), Dec 7 (UNI) A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday at Kureepuzha in this district, gutting almost 15 fishing boats anchored along the Ashtamudi Lake.
The blaze, which began around 2 am, caused extensive damage to the vessels, fishing nets, and equipment owned by local fishermen.

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