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Nation’s First India map-shaped ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Bharat Sarovar’ set to boost tourism in Saharanpur

Saharanpur, Jun 11 (UNI) Inspired by the spirit of patriotism from India’s freedom struggle, the people of Chakwali village in Saharanpur have created ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Bharat Sarovar’, the country’s first pond shaped like the map of India.

To beautify and modernise the site, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is undertaking a Rs 2.43 crore eco-tourism project at the site, with over 80 per cent work completed so far. An official said work is expected to be completed by the end of June.
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Jammu admin seals illegal drug de-addiction centre

16 Jul 2026 | 12:35 PM

Jammu, Jul 16 (UNI) The Jammu district administration on Thursday sealed an illegally operating drug de-addiction centre in the Kunjwani area on the city's outskirts for allegedly functioning without valid registration.

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11-yr-old girl hit-and-run case solved; accused arrested from UP

16 Jul 2026 | 11:43 AM

Srinagar, July 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that it solved the fatal hit-and-run case involving an 11-year-old girl in Kulgam by arresting the accused from Uttar Pradesh and seizing the offending Grand Vitara vehicle.

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Govt's failure to revise rates will cost Kashmir its short working window: Sajad Lone

16 Jul 2026 | 10:57 AM

Srinagar, July 16 (UNI) Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Thursday accused the Jammu and Kashmir Government of jeopardising Kashmir's already short working season by failing to revise contractor rates, saying the resulting deadlock has brought road macadamisation and other developmental works to a standstill.

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Tanda medical college launches first dedicated nels course for paramedics

16 Jul 2026 | 10:40 AM

Dharamshala, July 16 (UNI) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (Dr. RPGMC), Tanda, has launched its first dedicated National Emergency Life Support (NELS) Course for paramedics, marking a significant milestone in simulation-based medical education.

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BJP will not win more than 16 seats next time in Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu

16 Jul 2026 | 10:02 AM

Hamirpur (HP), July 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu claimed that the BJP would not be able to win more than 16 seats in the next Assembly elections.

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