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Times of IndiaNews report · Nov 9, 4:46 PM
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Bihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja
Hindustan Times and Times of India describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Bihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja.
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Left / center-leftBihar govt bans firecrackers near ghats, private boat operations during Chhath Puja
Hindustan Times · Center-left · News report
CenterBihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja
Times of India · Center · News report
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Hindustan TimesNews report · Nov 9, 5:17 PM
Bihar govt bans firecrackers near ghats, private boat operations during Chhath Puja
The Bihar Disaster Management Department has directed all districts to enforce strict safety measures during Chhath Puja from November 13 to 16.
Details18/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Now: Wording Gap is 18/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.