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Punjab bandh disrupts life: 150 trains cancelled, 13 rescheduled amid farmers’ protest

Chandigarh: The Punjab Bandh called by protesting farmers demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) has severely disrupted life across the state. Indian Railways has cancelled 150 trains and rescheduled 13 services, significantly impacting transportation and connectivity, as reported by All India Radio News. The bandh, organised by the farmers’ Kisan Union, has…

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Odisha to experience more rainfall, farmers face uncertain times

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is expected to witness more rainfall this weekend, creating additional challenges for farmers who are already dealing with significant crop losses caused by recent unseasonal rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in northern and northwestern districts on Saturday and Sunday due to a western disturbance. Weather expert…

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Bangalore University postpones MBA exam following state holiday

BENGALURU: Bangalore University (BU) has postponed its second-semester MBA examination, originally scheduled for Friday, December 27, following the Karnataka state government’s declaration of a public holiday. The state government announced the holiday as a mark of respect following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday night. BU announced the decision early…

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Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line delayed again, limited progress in 2024

BENGALURU: Namma Metro witnessed minimal advancements in 2024, with the much-anticipated Yellow Line facing another delay. While the year saw the inauguration of a minor Green Line extension, other significant projects, including the Yellow Line, experienced setbacks. As reported by The Hindu, the Yellow Line, connecting R.V. Road to Bommasandra, was initially slated to open…

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