States

Zero tolerance against drugs: Govt launches multi-pronged crackdown: Pathania

14 Jan 2026 | 7:52 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania said the state government has adopted a clear zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and warned that no one involved in the illegal trade would be spared, irrespective of position or status.

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Makaravilakku festival: Massive pilgrim turnout at Sabarimala

14 Jan 2026 | 7:16 AM

Sabarimala, Jan 14 (UNI) The hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa is witnessing a massive influx of pilgrims as thousands of devotees have assembled at the Sannidhanam and surrounding areas to witness the sacred Makaravilakku and Makarajyothi on Wednesday evening.

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Municipal Election: 'Don't campaign here ; Gun pointed at AAP candidate in Nashik, tensions rise

14 Jan 2026 | 12:44 AM

Nashik, Jan 13 (UNI) The political atmosphere in Nashik has heated up considerably in the run-up to the municipal elections. A shocking incident occurred in Ward No. 11 of Nashik, when a gun was pointed directly at Samadhan Aher, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, in the Satpur area of Nashik. He was also threatened and told not to campaign in the area.

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Woman sub-inspector arrested for taking Rs 45,000 bribe in Ghaziabad

14 Jan 2026 | 12:39 AM

Ghaziabad, Jan 13 (UNI) A woman sub-inspector posted in Ghaziabad has been caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Organization team while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The accused officer, Bhuvaneshwari Singh, had earlier come into the limelight after participating in the encounter of a criminal on September 23, 2025.

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Telangana: Infrastructure Push to Ease Overcrowding, Strengthen Prison Security

14 Jan 2026 | 12:38 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) Infrastructure development emerged as a key priority for the Telangana Prisons Department in 2025, with multiple projects aimed at easing overcrowding, enhancing security, and modernising correctional facilities across the State, according to Director General (Prisons ) Soumya Mishra.

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Tej Pratap attends Chura Dahi feast of Deputy CM Vijay, sparks speculation

14 Jan 2026 | 12:36 AM

Patna, Jan 13 (UNI) Speculation has started doing the rounds in political circles over the next move of former Minister Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, after he attended the 'Chura-Dahi' feast hosted by senior BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Patna.

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YS Parmar varsity KVKs gets ICAR–ATARI award

14 Jan 2026 | 12:35 AM

Solan, Jan 13 (UNI) Two Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) administered by Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, were honoured with prestigious awards during the Foundation Day celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ICAR–ATARI), Zone-I, Ludhiana.

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HP govt lifts embargo on Transfer & Posting: Secy Personnel

14 Jan 2026 | 12:34 AM

Shimla, Jan 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh government today lifted the embargo on general transfers and postings of Group-C and Group-D employees, excluding teaching cadres of the Education and Technical Education Departments.

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Palampur youth Rakshit’s safe release on Lohri hailed

14 Jan 2026 | 12:31 AM

Palampur, Jan 13 (UNI) Senior BJP spokesperson of Himachal Pradesh Trilok Kapoor on Tuesday expressed happiness over the safe release of Palampur resident Rakshit and two other Indian nationals from the Russian tanker Marinera.

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Grand state-level full Statehood Day function to be held at Pragpur

14 Jan 2026 | 12:28 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 13 (UNI) A grand and dignified state-level function to mark Himachal Pradesh’s Full Statehood Day will be organised this year on January 25, at the sports ground of Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Pragpur, in presence of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu who will attend the ceremony as the chief guest.

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HP Govt lifts embargo on transfer and posting of Group C, D employees

14 Jan 2026 | 12:28 AM

Shimla, Jan 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday lifted the embargo on general transfers and postings of Group-C and Group-D employees, excluding teaching cadres of the Education and Technical Education Departments.

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'One Road – One Team – One Responsibility' initiative launched for Ranchi's urban transformation

14 Jan 2026 | 12:27 AM

Ranchi, Jan 13 (UNI) With a strong focus on holistic urban development, the state government has launched the ambitious "One Road – One Team – One Responsibility" initiative for Ranchi, aimed at making major city roads clean, safe, organised and encroachment-free.

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Governor administers oath to Soubam Ibopishak Singh as Chairperson, MnERC

14 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM

Imphal, Jan 13 (UNI) Soubam Ibopishak Singh was sworn in as the Chairman of Manipur Electricity Regulatory Commission (MnREC) on Tuesday.

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Arunachal Governor greets people on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu & Pongal

14 Jan 2026 | 12:24 AM

Itanagar, Jan 13 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has extended his warm greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious occasions of Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, conveying his best wishes for peace, harmony, joy and prosperity.

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AP: Thirumalai Kumar Conferred Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar award

14 Jan 2026 | 12:23 AM

Vijayawada, Jan 13 (UNI) Chief Commercial Supervisor, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, has been conferred with the prestigious Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, the highest honour awarded by Indian Railways.

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