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Kaziranga Villagers Support 1‑km Eco‑Sensitive Zone Plan, Cite Livelihood Concerns
Residents of villages surrounding Kaziranga National Park have welcomed Assam’s proposal to trim the Eco‑Sensitive Zone to a 1‑km radius, saying it safeguards their livelihoods while still protecting the park.
19 Aug 2026
Shillong Teer Winning Numbers Released for August 19, 2026
The Meghalaya State Lottery Department has published the Shillong Teer results for August 19, 2026, with the winning numbers now available on News18.
19 Aug 2026
Fire at Kolkata hotel kills at least nine people
A blaze at a hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, has claimed at least nine lives, prompting a swift response from fire services.
19 Aug 2026
Assam teacher warns of transport crisis after bridge collapse, cites delayed boats
A school teacher in Assam highlighted a growing transport crisis after a bridge collapse, saying boats meant to ferry students are not arriving on schedule.
19 Aug 2026
Kanak News Schedules Live Broadcast at 5:30 PM on 18 August 2026
Kanak News announced a live broadcast slated for 5:30 PM on 18 August 2026, as shown in its breaking‑news alert.
19 Aug 2026
Nine dead, six injured as fire rages through Kolkata hotel
A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, killing nine people and injuring six others, authorities said.
19 Aug 2026
Nine killed, six injured in massive fire at Kolkata hotel
A fire ripped through a Kolkata hotel early Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring six who were taken to hospital.
19 Aug 2026
Central Bank of India Branch in Mandla Fails to Hoist National Flag on Independence Day, SDM Orders Probe
On Independence Day, the Central Bank of India’s Bamhni Banjar branch in Mandla did not conduct a flag‑hoisting ceremony, prompting the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate to order an inquiry into alleged staff negligence.
19 Aug 2026
Ujjain Leads MP in Road Grievance Resolution, Clears 327 Lokpath Complaints
Ujjain district resolved 327 pothole and road‑related complaints on the Lokpath app, securing the top rank among Madhya Pradesh districts for grievance redressal.
19 Aug 2026
11-year-old boy dies after bike skids on broken road in Pune, crushed by truck
An 11‑year‑old boy in Pune lost his life when his motorcycle slipped on a damaged road and was run over by a truck, an incident captured on CCTV.
19 Aug 2026
Damaged Culverts and Bad Roads Make Amritsar Bypass a Hazardous Accident Spot
The Amritsar bypass has turned into a frequent accident zone because of deteriorating road surfaces and broken culverts, reports say.
19 Aug 2026
Car Abandoned Near Anjanpira Underpass in Vaishali Catches Fire, Burns Completely
A deserted vehicle parked for about two hours near Anjanpira Chowk underpass in Vaishali ignited on Tuesday evening, resulting in the car being completely consumed by flames.
19 Aug 2026