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All special trains of Western Railway, which were earlier diverted, partially cancelled, short terminated or short originated, have now been restored to run on their scheduled route and timings with effect from March 12, 2021.

Election Commission of India responds to TMC's letter over the Nandigram incident in which West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was injured yesterday. ECI says, "It's unfortunate that it is full of insinuations & averments". (ANI)

Punjab: Night curfew to be imposed in Patiala District from March 12 between 11 pm to 5 am; essential services, govt officials & medical emergency services exempted (ANI)

Indian Air Force will raise the 2nd Squadron of Rafale at Hashimara base by mid-April.

Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri tested Covid-19 positive

Hospitalised Mamata says she will resume work in 2-3 days

I request everybody to maintain peace and refrain from doing anything that can cause inconvenience to anybody. I will resume work in the next 2-3 days: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. (ANI)

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray takes his first shot of Covid-19 vaccine

Number of terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter rises to two, says Kashmir IG of Police Vijay Kumar

The portals of Kedarnath Temple to open on May 17, according to Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board

30 shanties were gutted in a fire at a slum near Bhagat Singh Colony in Jalandhar

Delhi AAP MLA Raghav Chadha says he has tested positive for Covid-19

Ramesh Chennithala files MCC complaint against Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala: Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala files a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that CM Pinarayi Vijayan violated the Model Code of Conduct by announcing new programs and policies during press meets on March 4 and March 6.

One person died and 8 others injured in an accident that took place when they were carrying out repair work on a railway track near Yamuna Khadar, Delhi last night. The injured are undergoing treatment at two different hospitals. An FIR has been registered: Delhi Police

Thousands of devotees throng to Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri ghat in Uttarakhand

Up to 22 lakh devotees have performed 'snan' till now. We are going to begin the process of emptying this ghat (Har Ki Pauri) as 'akharas' are getting ready for 'shahi snan': Sanjay Gunjyal, IG Police, Kumbh Mela in Haridwar