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In Sonbhadra, a man set out to find a groom for his daughter, but got married for the third time. His second wife complained to the family counseling centre, saying that the husband had left his first wife and married her and now he has married for the third time, due to which there is tension in the house. Police instructed both husband and wife to behave well.
Steve Smith's refusal to give runs to Babar Azam in the Big Bash League was a topic of discussion. After this, questions were raised that everything was not well between the two. Now Smith has expressed his views regarding this.
On the New Year, buildings of 1019 government primary schools of Haryana will be brightened at a cost of Rs 20.10 crore. The Primary Education Department has released this amount for painting and cleaning, which will give the school a new look. These include maximum 340 schools in Nuh and one school in Mahendragarh. 11 schools of Kurukshetra and 58 schools of Karnal are also part of this scheme.
In Agra, SDM Sadar Sachin Rajput seized 42 bags of millet of government ration from a Max pickup near Prithvinath Gate of Shahganj. This millet was being taken to be sold in the open market instead of government distribution. The driver could not show any document related to millet. A case is being registered against the accused under the Essential Commodities Act.
There was a violent clash between Sandeep police station and Sanjay Pandey gang in Pandara, Ranchi over the distribution of money from a land deal. In this incident that took place near Manya Tower, there was heavy firing from both sides, in which three people were seriously injured. Police sent the injured to RIMS and have started investigation by taking several members into custody. This dispute increased due to mutual dominance and intoxication.
India has imposed 30% duty on American pulses and beans in response to US President Donald Trump imposing 50% tariff. This fee is effective from October 30 last year, which was not made public. This move may complicate trade negotiations between the two countries. American lawmakers have appealed to Trump to remove this tariff.
According to research by IIT Kanpur, the positive effects of the liquor ban implemented 10 years ago in Bihar are visible. People are now spending more on nutritious food instead of alcohol, which has increased the intake of calories, protein and healthy fats. Consumption of processed food has decreased and domestic disputes have also decreased. This restriction has increased social stability and also brought nutritional and health benefits.
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Bihar Agricultural University BAU, Sabour launches grain based veg tiffin box noodles for nutritional security. Developed by the Department of Food Science, these noodles are a healthy option for children, students and the working class. These contain 60 millets, high in protein, fiber and vegetables, prepared with baked method without any preservatives. This initiative will promote local farmers and rural entrepreneurship, providing a nutritious alternative to junk food.
Theft took place in two houses in Gangasagar Colony of Bhavanpur area of Meerut. Goods and cash worth lakhs were stolen from the locked house of retired Joint Director Dr. Avinash Kumar. The thieves were captured in CCTV. An attempt was also made to break into another house in the neighbourhood. Local people have alleged lack of police patrolling, while police have formed teams to investigate.