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High Court adjourns hearing on Palampur businessman’s security plea till Oct 30

Shimla, Feb 7 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday heard a petition filed by Palampur-based businessman Nishant Sharma, who alleged that he continues to face threats to his life from influential people and fears that his security cover may be withdrawn.

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma was apprised by the State Advocate General that "sufficient security staff" has already been deployed in compliance with directions of the Supreme Court.
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Heavy metals found in Kashmir water chestnuts, Dal Lake most contaminated: Study

14 Jul 2026 | 10:49 AM

Majid Jahangir
Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) Kashmir's lakes, including the famed Dal Lake, are becoming contaminated with heavy metals, and this pollution is finding its way into water chestnuts that people eat.

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Four-lane corridor, Rs152-crore apple market to transform Pinjore into tourism and horticulture hub

14 Jul 2026 | 9:30 AM

Panchkula, July 14 (UNI) Residents of Pinjore and thousands of tourists visiting the historic town can expect smoother travel and improved infrastructure, as the Haryana government has announced a series of projects to transform the region into a major destination for tourism and horticulture.

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PGI Chandigarh reiterates complete smoking ban, warns of penalty for violators

14 Jul 2026 | 9:16 AM

Chandigarh, July 14 (UNI) The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has once again enforced a strict ban on smoking across its campus, warning that anyone found violating the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, will face penalties and other action under the applicable rules.

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Monsoon to stay active in Northwest India; Rain likely across Haryana, Delhi, Punjab till July 19

14 Jul 2026 | 9:05 AM

Panchkula, July 14 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active southwest monsoon spell over Northwest India, with intermittent rainfall expected to continue over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi till July 19. The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in several parts of the region, while heavy rainfall is likely over the Himalayan states during the second half of the week.

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Fresh batch of over 5,300 Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims leaves from Jammu

14 Jul 2026 | 8:49 AM

Jammu, July 14 (UNI) A fresh batch of more than 5,300 Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Tuesday left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu for the twin base camps of the cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security arrangements.

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