Manipur's Ukhrul district recently hosted the 5th State-Level Shirui Lily Festival, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic flower's discovery. The five-day event, organized by the Department of Tourism, showcased Manipur's rich culture, adventure tourism potential, and commitment to ecological awareness.
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NYT Connections for May 25th, 2025, presents a fresh word puzzle challenge. The game involves grouping 16 seemingly unrelated words into four categories based on shared themes or connections. Today's solution includes categories like playing cards, ear piercing sites, copies/clones, and types of mail, offering a mix of straightforward and more challenging associations for players to solve.
The southwest monsoon made an early arrival in Kerala on May 24, eight days ahead of schedule, marking the earliest onset since 2009. This swift advancement, driven by favourable atmospheric conditions, has already extended to Lakshadweep and parts of neighbouring states. Red and orange alerts have been issued for several districts in Kerala due to heavy rainfall.
The Rajasthan Board (RBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 results 2025 in late May or early June, likely around May 29 or 30. Over 11.22 lakh students appeared for the exams held in March–April 2025. Results will be available on official websites, DigiLocker, and via SMS. Students can download their provisional marksheets and apply for re-evaluation or supplementary exams if needed. The board will confirm the exact date soon via press conference and official channels.
NTPC will now sell coal from its Talaipalli mine in Raigarh to general customers. NTPC Mining Limited will operate the project. A pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for May 28. The company plans to sell approximately 2 lakh metric tonnes of coal. The sale will be conducted through MSTC, starting June 6.
Congress workers in Indore have posted 'missing' posters of state minister Vijay Shah, offering a reward for information on his whereabouts. This action follows Shah's controversial remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi. The Congress alleges Shah has gone 'underground' and criticizes his absence from a recent cabinet meeting.
Ahead of the Shanghai E-Prix, Formula E drivers like Oliver Rowland and Nick Cassidy enjoyed the Monaco Grand Prix. Cassidy watched the F1 qualifying from a yacht, while Rowland shared his wife's pregnancy announcement from Monaco. Stoffel Vandoorne, Aston Martin's reserve driver, also attended. Lucas Di Grassi, a Monaco resident, confirmed his presence.
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Get ready for a special treat this weekend. T. Rajendar, the famous actor and director, will be on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Champs Season 5. He will bring his unique style to the show. Rajendar is known for his movies and powerful dialogues. This appearance promises music, cinema, and a touch of nostalgia.
Khanna police busted a drug trafficking ring, arresting eleven individuals, including a police head constable and three PSPCL employees. The operation led to the recovery of 230 grams of heroin and Rs 65,000 in drug money. Investigations revealed a network involving officials using their positions to procure and distribute drugs in multiple locations.