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'Chhari Mubarak’ rituals on Lidder banks mark culmination of Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, Aug 11 (UNI) ) Annual pilgrimage of Amarnath culminated successfully today at Pahalgam with its last rituals- ‘Pujan’ & ‘Visarjan’, that were performed on the bank of river Lidder in Pahalgam.
A group of Sadhus led by Mahant Deependra Giri , security personnel, few tourists who had come from various parts of the country and residents of Anantnag District participated in the Pujan.
Later, ‘Karri-Pakouri’ Bhandara was organized, and ‘Dakshina’ was offered to one and all, Giri, the custodian of the holy mace, said,
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'Banda is being destroyed through a conspiracy': Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP

18 May 2026 | 4:43 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (UNI) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav Monday, launched a scathing attack on the BJP government over alleged illegal mining in Banda.

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Internship allowance of Veterinary students increased threefold in UP

18 May 2026 | 4:35 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted to the proposal to increase the internship allowance of veterinary students studying in the state from Rs 4,000 per month to Rs 12,000 per month.
This cabinet decision of the state will provide major financial support to veterinary students in Uttar Pradesh and will also boost their morale.

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In the last 9 years,UP police neutralised 289 dreaded criminals in encounters, arrested 34,253 criminals

18 May 2026 | 4:31 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (UNI) Under its zero-tolerance policy, the Yogi Adityanath government has carried out continuous action against crime and criminals in the state over the last nine years, during which 289 dreaded criminals were neutralised in police encounters.

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Haryana Cabinet clears 27 proposals, pushes EV policy

18 May 2026 | 4:31 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (UNI) The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday approved 27 agenda items during a nearly six-hour-long meeting, including key decisions related to student welfare, industrial policy, and promotion of electric vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR).

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Punjab BJP leader seeks incentives for Sikh families to have more children

18 May 2026 | 4:18 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (UNI) Senior Punjab BJP leader and retired IAS officer Jagmohan Raju has urged the Punjab government to introduce a financial incentive scheme encouraging Sikh families to have more children, citing concerns over the declining Sikh population in the state.

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