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Four electrocuted, 3 injured after contact with high tension wire in Ghazipur

Four electrocuted, 3 injured after contact with high tension wire in Ghazipur

21 May 2025 | 11:10 AM

Ghazipur (UP), May 21 (UNI) Four youths, including two brothers, were electrocuted and three others were injured after they came into high tension electricity wire during a religious ceremony in Mardah area of Ghazipur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said here.

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Baramulla Police destroys huge quantity of seized contraband

Baramulla Police destroys huge quantity of seized contraband

21 May 2025 | 11:09 AM

Srinagar, May 21 ( UNI) Baramulla Police on Wednesday destroyed huge quantity of seized contraband substance worth crores and drugs in presence of magistrate.

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Over 1.26L children get free admission under RTE in UP

Over 1.26L children get free admission under RTE in UP

21 May 2025 | 11:07 AM

Lucknow, May 21 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has ensured free admission of 1,26,293 underprivileged children in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act following the principle of 'Education is the right of all', official sources said here on Wednesday.

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HP: Forest department under fire for burning plantation in Bhingu

HP: Forest department under fire for burning plantation in Bhingu

21 May 2025 | 10:12 AM

Shimla, May 21(UNI) A mock drill conducted by the Forest Department to train staff in fire-fighting techniques went terribly wrong in the Bhingu forest under the Ghumarvi range, as the fire lit for practice engulfed a plantation spread across two bighas.

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UP govt transfers 14 IAS officers, including four DMs

UP govt transfers 14 IAS officers, including four DMs

21 May 2025 | 8:36 AM

Lucknow, May 21 (UNI) In an administrative reshuffle the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 14 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including District Magistrates (DMs) of four districts, an official spokesman said here on Wednesday.

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100-metre-long Tiranga leads Tiranga Yatra in Jammu

100-metre-long Tiranga leads Tiranga Yatra in Jammu

21 May 2025 | 8:11 AM

Jammu, May 20 (UNI) Portraying patriotism and solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces, a “Tiranga Yatra” was organized by the Citizens for National Security, Jammu in Ward No 9, Jammu.

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100-meter long Tiranga leads Tiranga Yatra in Jammu

100-meter long Tiranga leads Tiranga Yatra in Jammu

21 May 2025 | 8:07 AM

Jammu, May 20 (UNI) Portraying patriotism and solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces, a 'Tiranga Yatra' was organised by the Citizens for National Security, Jammu in Ward No. 9, Jammu.

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Himachal: Kotkhai apple growers demand ban on Turkish imports amid rising anti-Pakistan sentiment

21 May 2025 | 12:53 AM

Shimla, May 20 (UNI) In the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam massacre and subsequent tension between India and Pakistan, apple growers from the Kotkhai region of Shimla district have demanded a complete ban on the import of Turkish apples.

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Himachal: Flash flood disrupts SKTT route near Tindi

21 May 2025 | 12:43 AM

Lahaul-Spiti, May 20 (UNI) A flash flood near the 74-kilometre location of Tindi area (under Sub-Division Udaipur) has led to the temporary closure of the vital SKTT route, which connects Sansari–Kilad–Tindi–Thirot tribal region, and the closure due to natural calamity underscores continued challenges faced by the district during extreme weather events.

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Zero pass percentage in Sirmaur school sparks debate over teacher shortage

20 May 2025 | 11:52 PM

Sirmaur, May 20 (UNI) In a shocking revelation, not a single student passed the Class 10 board exams at Government Senior Secondary School Charna in Sirmaur district this year.

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Vehicular traffic to be diverted in Shimla from May 22-June 8 for underground utility work

20 May 2025 | 11:34 PM

Shimla, May 20 (UNI) In view of construction work for laying an underground utility duct, vehicular traffic on the road from Chhota Shimla to Oak Over will remain suspended from May 22 to June 8, 2025.

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Army organises medical camp in shelling-hit Uri

20 May 2025 | 10:59 PM

Srinagar, May 20 (UNI) Indian Army on Tuesday organised a medical camp for the border villages in Uri sector of Baramulla district, the defence spokesman said

He said the medical camp was organised at Urusa, Chakra, Isham and Goalta following the recent ceasefire agreement.

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Work of soldier, doctor is same, both protect common man: Rajnath

20 May 2025 | 10:09 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that doctors treat patients, and we, working in the Ministry of Defence, treat terrorists across the border.

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Pakistan's deformity is to die and rot: Yogi

20 May 2025 | 9:39 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that India is a symbol of a culture which has always remained a ray of hope for the world by becoming a guide for humanity, whereas on the other hand, the destiny of Pakistan's perversion is to die and rot.

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Ahilyabai remembered as a social reformer: Arun Singh

20 May 2025 | 9:19 PM

Jaunpur (UP), May 20 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Arun Singh on Tuesday said that Ahilyabai Holkar's life has always been inspiring, she is remembered as a brave woman, ruler and social reformer.

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