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Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway set to power startup growth

Lucknow, Dec 14 (UNI) With the construction of the Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway, this corridor is poised to emerge as a powerful catalyst for startup growth.
Once operational, Lucknow will firmly establish itself as a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Enhanced connectivity and significantly reduced travel time will transform the entire region into an attractive destination for startup activity.
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Technology-driven reforms to transform road safety, transport services in Himachal: Agnihotri

20 Jan 2026 | 8:27 PM

Shimla, Jan 20 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to improve road safety and modernise transport services by introducing technology-driven reforms, strengthening enforcement and upgrading infrastructure, said Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister Mukesh Agnihotri today.

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Second Himalayan Agroecology Initiative stresses on multi-sectoral approach for building resilient food ecosystem

20 Jan 2026 | 8:18 PM

Shimla, Jan 20 (UNI) With climate stress mounting on hill agriculture and farm livelihoods especially in Himachal Pradesh, policymakers, scientists and development partners got together here under the aegis of Himalayan Agroeccology Initiative (HAI) to deliberate and prepare a "road map" to accelerate agroecological transition in the Himalayan state.
The second stakeholder consultation of HAI formed part of the ongoing multi-country HAI process aimed at developing evidence-based pathways for resilient food systems across the Indian Himalayan region.

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Himachal: Ascetic's hair, beard allegedly forcibly trimmed in Sangrah

20 Jan 2026 | 8:17 PM

Nahan, Jan 20 (UNI) An incident involving the alleged forcible trimming of a ascetic’s hair and beard in Laganu village of the Sangrah area in Sirmaur district has sparked a major controversy, raising concerns over religious sensitivities and the accountability of the local administration and political leadership.

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HP govt asks private schools to apply online for recognition & renewal by March 15

20 Jan 2026 | 8:12 PM

Una, Jan 20 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Education department has asked the managements of the private schools in the state to apply online for recognition and renewal process by March 15.

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Nitin Nabin will infuse fresh energy and direction into party: CM Yogi

20 Jan 2026 | 7:52 PM

Lucknow, Jan 20 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the newly elected National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin, in New Delhi and extended his greetings, wishing him a successful and impactful tenure.

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