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Differences surfaced between UP energy minister and UPPCL officials

11 Jun 2026 | 5:31 PM

Lucknow, Jun 11(UNI) Differences have surfaced between the State Energy Minister A K Sharma and top officials of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) after the minister shot off a letter to UPPCL Chairman Ashish Goyal expressing his displeasure on several key issues and demanding explanations.

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Himachal's sailor dies in Hormuz Strait attack, CM assures assistance to family

11 Jun 2026 | 5:25 PM

Shimla, June 11 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the death of Aditya Sharma, a sailor working on an oil tanker, who lost his life in an American attack at the Hormuz Strait.

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J&K BJP targets Omar govt over drug menace, backs LG's anti-drug campaign

11 Jun 2026 | 5:09 PM

Jammu, Jun 11 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Thursday accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of failing to take adequate steps against the growing drug menace, while backing the ongoing 100-day “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir” campaign led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

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JICA India Mission lauds HPCDP Phase-II progress, sees vast potential for Matcha tea in Himachal

11 Jun 2026 | 5:07 PM

Dharamshala, June 11 (UNI) The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)'s India Mission has appreciated the progress and achievements of the Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (HPCDP Phase-II) and underscored the immense potential for matcha tea production and processing in the state.

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Himachal govt fulfils Budget promise, grants full salary during study leave

11 Jun 2026 | 4:55 PM

Shimla, June 11 (UNI): The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to provide full salary to employees proceeding on study leave for pursuing higher education during their service period, amending the existing provisions to make the benefit more employee-friendly.

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CBI secures extradition of Haryana gangster Vainket Garg from Georgia

11 Jun 2026 | 4:36 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said that they have brought back wanted fugitive Vainket Garg from Georgia to India.

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From school grounds to national stage: J&K focuses on nurturing young sporting talent, says Manoj Sinha

11 Jun 2026 | 4:26 PM

Srinagar, June 11 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is building a strong talent pipeline that will ensure a player’s journey from the school level to the regional and national stage.

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Behbal Kalan case returns to haunt Sukhbir Badal

11 Jun 2026 | 4:22 PM

Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI) The investigation into the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing incident has taken a fresh turn, with former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, recording his statement before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case.

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Haryana Board moves to implement 3-language formula in Sanskrit Gurukuls under NEP 2020

11 Jun 2026 | 4:22 PM

Panchkula, June 11 (UNI) The Haryana School Education Board (BSEH) has initiated the process of implementing the three-language formula in Sanskrit Gurukuls and Vidyapeeths across the state in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Board Chairman Shankar Lal Dhoopar said today.

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IIT Kanpur, BSNL sign strategic MoU to advance indigenous Telecom, D2M Broadcasting, AI & Digital Infrastructure Technologies

11 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM

Kanpur/New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), one of India's premier institutions of national importance, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term framework for collaborative research, innovation, development, testing, deployment, and commercialization of next-generation telecom and digital technologies aligned with national priorities.

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Bathinda: Punjab seizes 140 quintals of illegal fertiliser

11 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM

Chandigarh, June 11 (UNI): The Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has seized 140 quintals of allegedly illegal fertiliser during a raid in Bathinda as part of the state government's ongoing crackdown on counterfeit and unauthorised agricultural products.

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J&K: Do not dare drive on city roads if RC is suspended; Jammu Traffic Police has all eyes on you

11 Jun 2026 | 4:12 PM

Jammu, Jun 11 (UNI) In action mode, the Jammu Traffic Police have launched a major crackdown on vehicles plying on city roads with suspended Registration Certificates (RCs) after five or more pending traffic challans for violations.

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Mirwaiz welcomes bail to Khurram Parvez, seeks relief for political prisoners

11 Jun 2026 | 4:04 PM

Srinagar, Jun 11 (UNI) Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the Delhi High Court’s decision to grant bail to Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez in a terror-conspiracy case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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Delhi Police constable held for assaulting ex-girlfriend in Gurugram

11 Jun 2026 | 3:42 PM

Chandigarh, Jun 11 (UNI) A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, attempting to force his way into her residence, and creating a disturbance in a residential society in Gurugram, police said on Thursday.

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J&K: Traffic to remain suspended during night hours on Jmu-Sgr NH

11 Jun 2026 | 3:38 PM

Jammu, June 11 (UNI)The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway shall remain suspended during night hours on June 12, 14 and 16 for the execution of bituminous works.

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