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Workers’ protest shakes Sri Vijaya Puram

Hundreds of Sri Vijaya Puram municipal workers staged a mass protest on 3 September 2025, demanding regularization, fair pay, better conditions, and an end to misuse by officials.

Police warns of rising ‘account rental’ fraud

Kolkata Police cautioned against bank account rental fraud where fraudsters misuse personal details to secure loans, leaving victims facing false charges.

Silver jewellery gets digital hallmarking system

The government introduced voluntary digital hallmarking for silver jewellery with BIS unique codes, new purity grades, and verification through the BIS Care app.

Centre launches onion sale at ₹24 per kg

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced onion sales at ₹24/kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to stabilise prices during the festive season, alongside tomatoes at ₹30/kg.

Islands set for rare Blood Moon spectacle

A total lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon, will be visible from Andaman & Nicobar Islands on Sept 7-8, with the Science Centre hosting public viewing.

PM Modi praises teachers as powerful force in nation-building

PM Modi lauded teachers as a force in nation-building while addressing National Awardee Teachers, linking their role to GST reforms, self-reliance, and innovation.

NHRC chief calls for action against discrimination of Trans people

NHRC chief Justice V. Ramasubramanian urged action against discrimination faced by Transgender people in healthcare, jobs, housing, and education at a national conference.

World Coconut Day highlights coconut’s role in livelihoods

World Coconut Day was marked at ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram, with demonstrations on coconut-based farming, agro-ecotourism, and innovations for livelihood security.

Andaman Police tighten anti-poaching drive, arrest 23 Myanmarese

Andaman Police arrested nine more Myanmarese poachers, raising total to 23 in a major anti-poaching drive across North & Middle Andaman forests.

Andaman Secretariat observes Sadbhavana Diwas with unity pledge

Staff at the Andaman & Nicobar Secretariat observed Sadbhavana Diwas by taking a pledge to promote peace, harmony, and goodwill among citizens.