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Amid heatwave, J&K announces 15 days summer vacation in Kashmir schools

Amid heatwave, J&K announces 15 days summer vacation in Kashmir schools

Srinagar, June 21 (UNI) With Kashmir experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, the J&K government on Saturday announced 15 days summer vacation for government schools across Kashmir that would begin from July 23, officials said today.

Over the past few days Kashmir has been witnessing abnormally high temperatures across various districts, with most places recording mercury levels well above normal. On Friday the summer capital Srinagar recorded the highest June temperature in 20 years.

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IGP Kashmir directs heightened vigilance for Amarnath Yatra, Muharram

08 Jun 2026 | 7:55 PM

Srinagar, June 8 (UNI) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi, on Monday reviewed security and logistical arrangements for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra and Muharram observances across the Kashmir Valley, directing officers to maintain heightened vigilance and ensure close coordination among all agencies.

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CEO Anindita Mitra conducts state-level training for Punjab SIR

08 Jun 2026 | 7:26 PM

Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, organized a comprehensive state-level training session on Monday for administrative personnel deployed for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The initiative is aimed at ensuring a completely seamless, structured, and error-free execution of the electoral roll revision process across the state.

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Regional Meteorological Centre will scientifically advance vision of Viksit Bharat through Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi

08 Jun 2026 | 7:13 PM

Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said, "The results of the work carried out over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the field of weather forecasting and research are clearly visible today. The establishment of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Lucknow will provide special benefits to Uttar Pradesh. UP is the most populous state in the country. Despite having only 11 percent of the country's cultivable land, Uttar Pradesh contributes 21 percent of India's food grain production." .

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Sukhna Lake to get solar-powered double-decker cruise for eco-friendly tourism

08 Jun 2026 | 6:52 PM

Chandigarh, Jun 8 (UNI) In a bid to elevate the tourism experience and promote environmental sustainability, Chandigarh’s iconic Sukhna Lake will soon feature a state-of-the-art, solar-powered double-decker cruise.

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Punjab Police crosses 35,000 arrests in anti-gangster drive, conducts 469 raids in a day

08 Jun 2026 | 6:47 PM

Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) Punjab Police on Tuesday intensified its ongoing crackdown against organised crime by carrying out 469 raids across the state as part of its anti-gangster campaign, leading to the detention of hundreds of suspects and the arrest of several wanted individuals.

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