States » North

Army jawan found dead in Poonch, probe ordered

18 Jun 2026 | 12:59 PM

Jammu, June 18 (UNI) A probe has been initiated after an Army jawan was found dead at the Rashtriya Rifles headquarters during the intervening night of June 17 and 18 in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

see more..

J&K: Army jawan found dead in Poonch, probe ordered

18 Jun 2026 | 12:53 PM

Jammu, June 18 (UNI) A probe has been initiated after an Army jawan was found dead at the Rashtriya Rifles headquarters during the intervening night of June 17 and 18 in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

see more..

Shahpur Kandi project set to transform bordering districts of J&K & Punjab: Dr Jitendra

18 Jun 2026 | 12:39 PM

Jammu, Jun 18 (UNI) union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the Shahpur Kandi project is set to transform the bordering districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

see more..

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches initiative to raise awareness among farmers about counterfeit agricultural products

18 Jun 2026 | 11:47 AM

Vidisha, June 18 (UNI) union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan flagged off five Farmer Awareness Audio Vans as part of a special awareness campaign to educate farmers about counterfeit agricultural products and encourage the use of quality agricultural inputs.

see more..

Railways simplifies rules for temporary and short diversion tracks

18 Jun 2026 | 11:28 AM

Panchkuja, June 18 (UNI) The Ministry of Railways has amended its rules to make it easier and faster to open temporary and short diversion railway lines for passenger services, a move expected to speed up infrastructure projects and reduce procedural delays.

see more..

To fight the BJP, a team must be brave; those who are afraid cannot work together - Akhilesh Yadav

18 Jun 2026 | 1:19 AM

Lucknow, June 17 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav announced on Wednesday that his party plans to kickstart its campaign for the 2027 assembly elections from Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's constituency.

see more..

Govt taking decisive steps to boost economy, protect its interests: Himachal CM

18 Jun 2026 | 12:44 AM

Dharamshala, Jun 17 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said the government was taking decisive steps to strengthen the state's economy and protect its interests. He noted that sustained efforts had paved the way for implementation of the 422 MW Kishau Dam Project, with the union Government agreeing in principle that beneficiary states would bear nearly Rs 2,000 crore towards Himachal Pradesh's power component, significantly reducing the state's financial burden.

see more..

India has legacy of valiant & successful resistance to foreign invaders, not accepting subjugation: RSS Chief

18 Jun 2026 | 12:35 AM

Udaipur, Jun 17 (UNI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat said that India inherited a glorious history of valiant and successful resistance to recurring invasions by foreign invaders which has generally been mis-perceived as era of subjugation. .

see more..

Eight year deadlock ends, Uttarakhand’s Kishau Dam project to resume, Yamuna may see rejuvenation

18 Jun 2026 | 12:26 AM

Prithviraj Singh
Dehradun, Jun 17 (UNI) Work on the much-awaited nearly 422 MW Kishau Hydropower project is set to resume as the eight years-long deadlock was broken between the six stakeholding states that have agreed to sign an MoU to restart the Dam construction work.

see more..

Panchkula: FIR action ordered against 10 BLOs for negligence in SIR-2026 revision drive

18 Jun 2026 | 12:07 AM

Panchkula, Jun 17 (UNI) In a stern action against negligence in election-related duties, authorities have ordered the registration of FIRs against 10 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Sohna Assembly Constituency for alleged dereliction of duty during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 campaign. .

see more..

Haryana Police apprehend Thar driver from Delhi for rash driving after viral video sparks safety concerns

18 Jun 2026 | 12:01 AM

Panchkula, Jun 17 (UNI) Haryana Police have apprehended a Delhi resident for allegedly driving a Thar SUV in a rash and negligent manner on the Sohna-Gurugram Road, endangering the lives of commuters, after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
According to Police, a viral video that came to the notice of Police Station Sadar, Gurugram, on June 17 showed a Thar driver speeding on the busy Sohna-Gurugram Road and overtaking other vehicles recklessly, posing a serious threat to public safety.

see more..

Dehra Police destroy 5,500 wild cannabis plants under Drug-Free Himachal Campaign

17 Jun 2026 | 11:11 PM

Dharamshala, Jun 17 (UNI) Under the “Nasha Mukt Himachal Abhiyan” launched by the Himachal Pradesh government, the Dehra Police District has intensified its crackdown on narcotics and destroyed nearly 5,500 naturally grown cannabis plants during special drives conducted in various parts of the district.

see more..

Himachal CM inaugurates redeveloped Fountain Chowk and E-Bus charging depot

17 Jun 2026 | 10:45 PM

Ashok Raina
Dharamshala, Jun 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the redeveloped Fountain Chowk at Kotwali Bazaar, constructed by Dharamshala Smart City Limited at a cost of Rs. 70 lakh, and dedicated a two-storey E-Bus Charging Depot and Maintenance Centre built at the old HRTC workshop premises at a cost of Rs. 11.90 crore.

see more..

Shanta Kumar bats for mandatory dope testing for all candidates in future elections

17 Jun 2026 | 10:19 PM

Dharamshala, June 17 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar on Wednesday proposed that the government make dope testing mandatory for all candidates contesting elections in the future.

see more..

Elderly woman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Shimla

17 Jun 2026 | 10:11 PM

Shimla, June 17 (UNI): A 77-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Shalash Dogri area of Rohru subdivision in Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, prompting police to register a case and launch a detailed investigation.

see more..