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Haryana detects over 25,600 new TB cases through AI-driven screening campaign

15 Jul 2026 | 4:40 PM

Chandigarh, July 15 (UNI) Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra said that Haryana has made significant progress in its fight against Tuberculosis (TB), detecting 25,666 new TB patients during the first 104 days of the ongoing 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign (Phase-II) through large-scale active screening supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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NGT defers hearing on Kullu waste facility plea as matter pending in Himachal HC

15 Jul 2026 | 3:55 PM

Shimla, July 15 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has deferred hearing on a petition challenging the proposed establishment of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) inside Nehru Park at Sarwari in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, noting that the issue is already pending before the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

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Amarnath Yatra: Treat every pilgrim as divine guest: J&K LG urges officials

15 Jul 2026 | 3:22 PM

Jammu, Jul 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the officials to optimize manpower deployment to seamlessly manage the heavy influx of devotees throughout the yatra.

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Ladakh begins landmark fresh apricot exports to UAE through global deal

15 Jul 2026 | 2:57 PM

Srinagar, July 15 (UNI) In a major boost to Ladakh's horticulture sector, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday flagged off the first export consignment of five metric tonnes of premium fresh apricots to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Historic Bhairav Yatra of Rajouri included in National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India: LG Sinha

15 Jul 2026 | 2:54 PM

Jammu, Jul 15 (UNI) The historic Bhairav Yatra of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir has been officially included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.

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No change in July 20 statehood protest plan after Mustafa Kamal's death: Omar Abdullah

15 Jul 2026 | 2:54 PM

Srinagar, Jul 15 (UNI) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said there would be no change in the National Conference's planned statehood protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 despite the death of senior party leader Mustafa Kamal.

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Bhatkhande's century-old legacy continues to nurture India's cultural talent

15 Jul 2026 | 2:48 PM

Lucknow, Jul 15 (UNI) A Kathak student winning seven gold medals, women accounting for a significant share of the top honours and celebrations of excellence in music and performing arts marked the 16th Convocation of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya in Lucknow on Wednesday.
At the ceremony held at Kalamandapam Auditorium in Kaisarbagh, the university conferred 255 medals and honoured 23 outstanding students from the 2025-26 academic session for excellence across music, dance and performing arts.

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Three arrested for stoning 39-yr-old man to death in Gurugram; birthday party dispute led to murder

15 Jul 2026 | 2:36 PM

Gurugram, July 15 (UNI) Gurugram Police have arrested three men for allegedly murdering a 39-year-old migrant worker by stoning him to death following a heated argument after a birthday celebration in the city.

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J&K: Rajouri's historic Bhairav yatra officially added to National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India: LG Sinha

15 Jul 2026 | 2:21 PM

Jammu, Jul 15 (UNI) The historic Bhairav Yatra of district Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir has officially been added to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.

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Mirwaiz urges Pakistan and PoK authorities to resolve issues through dialogue

15 Jul 2026 | 2:00 PM

Srinagar, Jul 15 (UNI) Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday voiced concern over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, urging the Government of Pakistan and the local administration to resolve the crisis through dialogue, restraint, and respect for human rights.

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Book Row: Jammu University bans blacklisted authors, publishers; orders audit of libraries, SOP for procurement

15 Jul 2026 | 1:14 PM

Jammu, Jul 15 (UNI) In the wake of the controversy surrounding the book “Personalities and Legends of J&K”, which allegedly glorified separatists and anti-national elements, the University of Jammu has banned and blacklisted the authors and publishers and directed all its departments to withdraw any such material from their libraries and repositories.

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Cong protests KGMU hostel ban on non-veg

15 Jul 2026 | 12:58 PM

Lucknow, Jul 15 (UNI) The Congress party has opposed the decision to ban non-veg cooking in the King George's Medical University (KGMU) hostels.

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Varanasi Panch Sammelan: 500 village heads, union Minister Kamlesh Paswan to attend

15 Jul 2026 | 12:58 PM

Varanasi, July 15 (UNI) Under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development, the "Developed India – Ji Ram Ji: Panch Sammelan" will be held on July 16 at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre.

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J&K: Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra likely to begin from Aug 17

15 Jul 2026 | 12:33 PM

Jammu, Jul 15 (UNI) The 12-day-long Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin on August 17 this year in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.

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J&K: Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra likely to begin on Aug 17

15 Jul 2026 | 12:20 PM

Jammu, Jul 15 (UNI) The 12-day-long Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra this year is likely to begin on August 17 in the bordering Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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