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Frozen rivers turn deadly: Lahaul-Spiti warns tourists

Keylong, Jan 15 (UNI) The Lahaul Spiti district administration in Himachal Pradesh has issued a stringent advisory cautioning tourists and local residents against venturing near frozen riverbanks, particularly along the Chandra and the Bhaga rivers, warning that such acts pose a grave threat to life during the harsh winter months.
The advisory was issued after a recent video surfaced on social media showing two tourists making a narrow escape after approaching the edge of a frozen river.
Officials said the tourists mistook the ice-covered surface for stable ground, but the ice suddenly cracked due to strong undercurrents beneath, nearly pulling them into the icy waters. Timely intervention by local people and rescuers averted a major tragedy.
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment found dead in forest; family alleges murder

15 Feb 2026 | 2:13 AM

Shahjahanpur, Feb 14 (UNI) Sonpal, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment last month in a murder and robbery case, was found dead after being missing since January 13. His body was recovered three days ago from a forest area near Pingra-Pingri village in Tilhar, police said on Saturday.

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J&K LG, CM extend greetings on Mahashivratri, Herath

15 Feb 2026 | 2:08 AM

Jammu, Feb 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 15.

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Four killed as boulder falls on moving car in Kinnuar

15 Feb 2026 | 1:21 AM

Shimla, Feb 14 (UNI) A pall of gloom descended on Bhavanagar subdivision of Kinnaur district after four persons lost their lives and one sustained injuries in a tragic road accident on the Jani link road on Saturday morning.

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Transformation: Women from 1,500 villages generate Rs 850 crore in business in UP

15 Feb 2026 | 1:11 AM

Lucknow: Feb 14 (UNI) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, women have emerged as a new driving force in Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy.

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UP: Mehndi sent from Mahant's residence to Baba's in-laws' home in Sarangnath, applied by Gaura's hands

15 Feb 2026 | 12:55 AM

Varanasi, Feb 14 (UNI) These days, the wedding celebrations of the Supreme God Mahadev are resonating in every nook and corner of Kashi.

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