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Himachal: Row erupts over payment of Chief Secretary’s Holi party at hotel

26 Apr 2025 | 11:12 PM

Shimla, Apr 26 (UNI) The Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government finds itself mired in controversy over the payment for a Holi party hosted at the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation’s (HPTDC) Hotel Holiday Home.

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Militant homes razed to ground, raids & detentions sweep across Kashmir

Militant homes razed to ground, raids & detentions sweep across Kashmir

26 Apr 2025 | 11:05 PM

Srinagar, Apr 26 (UNI) In a major offensive against militancy in Kashmir, the homes of the four more suspected militants were “demolished using explosives” since Friday evening in Kashmir.

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Farmers and SJVNL reach deal after protests; work resumes at hydro project

26 Apr 2025 | 10:40 PM

Shimla, Apr 26 (UNI) Farmers in Himachal Pradesh under the leadership of Himachal Pradesh Kissan Sabha have reached an agreement with power company Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) after weeks of protests that had stopped work at the Luhri-1 Hydro Project.

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Process of deporting Pakistani citizens completed: UP DGP

26 Apr 2025 | 9:51 PM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Kumar, on Saturday said that as per the directives of the central and state governments the process of deporting all categories of Pakistani citizens eligible to be deported from UP has been completed.

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Pramod Tiwari demands resignation of Amit Shah over Pahalgam attack

26 Apr 2025 | 9:50 PM

Pratapgarh (UP), Apr 26 (UNI) Congress MP and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari on Saturday attacked the central government on the attack in Pahalgam Baisaran, Kashmir and demanded resignation from Home Minister Amit Shah.

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Haryana: CM announces Rs 50 lakh, job for family of Lt Vinay Narwal

Haryana: CM announces Rs 50 lakh, job for family of Lt Vinay Narwal

26 Apr 2025 | 9:40 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 26 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced to give
Rs 50 lakh and a government job to the family member of Navy Lieutenant, late Vinay Narwal,
a Karnal resident, who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

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Training given to master trainers to ensure quality of foundational education

26 Apr 2025 | 9:35 PM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) In a step to strengthen quality foundational education and achieve the Balvatika goals set under the NIPUN Bharat Mission, the Basic Education Department organised a six-day residential training program from April 21 to 26, at SIRD Lucknow for 50 master trainers from 13 districts, official sources said here.

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Legal action to be taken for flying drones, UAV over Jewar airport: police

26 Apr 2025 | 9:34 PM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) As per the directives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and security agencies, Noida International Airport (Jewar) has been declared a Red Zone (No-Drone Fly Zone) from October 8, 2024, a police spokesman said here on Saturday.

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Punjab: Villager arrested for kidnapping minor

Punjab: Villager arrested for kidnapping minor

26 Apr 2025 | 8:58 PM

Phagwara, Apr 26 (UNI) The Shahkot police have arrested a teenager on alleged charge of kidnapping a minor.

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FAM trip organised to boost rural tourism in UP

26 Apr 2025 | 8:57 PM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) In order to promote rural tourism, Uttar Pradesh tourism on Saturday launched a special Familiarisation Trip (FAM Trip) for participants to explore the cultural heritage, traditional crafts, local cuisine and folk arts of various rural destinations in the state.

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Defamation case to be filed against SAD leader Majithia for allegations against Amrit Pal Singh: Legal Advisor

26 Apr 2025 | 8:44 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 26 (UNI) A defamation case will soon be filed against senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia for levelling false accusations against Akali Dal Waris Punjab De party MP Amrit Pal Singh, said the legal advisor of the Waris Punjab De Party today.

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Complete flood prevention preparations by June 10: Yogi

Complete flood prevention preparations by June 10: Yogi

26 Apr 2025 | 8:33 PM

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), Apr 26 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reviewed flood prevention preparations in Lakhimpur Kheri district and directed that all projects be completed between June 10 and 12, with a nodal officer appointed for supervision.

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Pakistan will be brought to its knees, will never think of committing acts like Pahalgam again: Union Minister Puri

Pakistan will be brought to its knees, will never think of committing acts like Pahalgam again: Union Minister Puri

26 Apr 2025 | 8:28 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 26 (UNI) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said Pakistan will be brought to its knees so that the neighbouring nation will never again think of committing Pahalgam-like despicable terror acts.

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ONOE will strengthen democratic system further: Keshav Maurya

26 Apr 2025 | 8:27 PM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday said that one nation-one election (ONOE) will further strengthen the democratic system of the country as it will promote economic savings, administrative efficiency and national unity.

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Joint action by Excise dept, other agencies deal to liquor mafia in UP

26 Apr 2025 | 8:24 PM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) A major crackdown on the illegal liquor trade is underway across Uttar Pradesh with joint operations by the Excise Department, Police and administrative teams leading to extensive raids, vehicle checks and secret investigations, resulting in the seizure of 5,838.57 litres of illicit liquor and the arrest of several offenders across multiple districts, sources said here on Saturday.
Sources said that the joint teams of the Excise Department and Police carried out extensive raids in rural areas across several districts including Moradabad, Sitapur, Unnao, Gorakhpur, Sultanpur, Pilibhit, Gonda, Balrampur, Bahraich, Hardoi, Kushinagar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Jhansi, Rampur, Prayagraj, Ambedkar Nagar, Barabanki, Siddharth Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Muzaffarnagar, Lalitpur, Mainpuri, Basti, Meerut, Mirzapur, Shravasti, Jaunpur, Sonbhadra, Fatehpur, Hamirpur and Bareilly.

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