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Kangra gears up for monsoon, nodal officers to be appointed for disaster management

10 Jun 2026 | 9:12 AM

Dharamshala, June 10 (UNI) Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa has said that the district administration is fully alert ahead of the upcoming monsoon season and is making all necessary preparations to effectively tackle any disaster-related situation.

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HP: Dehra Police destroys cannabis plants in anti-drug drive

10 Jun 2026 | 9:01 AM

Dehra (Kangra), June 10 (UNI) Under the “Drug-Free Himachal Campaign” launched by the Himachal Pradesh government, Police District Dehra has intensified its crackdown on narcotics and continued strict action against illegal drug-related activities.

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HP: Fire breaks out near gas warehouse, Fire department averts major disaster

10 Jun 2026 | 3:35 AM

Nahan, June 9 (UNI) A sudden fire broke out behind a gas warehouse in the Valmiki Basti area of Nahan, the district headquarters, today morning, causing widespread panic.

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Rajasthan: Seven killed, several injured in cracker factory fire in Jaipur

10 Jun 2026 | 3:26 AM

Jaipur, June 9 (UNI) At least 7 persons were killed several others injured in a massive fire that broke out in the godown of an 'illegal cracker factory in Khoh Nagauriya area on outskirts of Jaipur today.

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Rajasthan: Three killed, dozen injured in cracker factory fire in Jaipur

10 Jun 2026 | 3:16 AM

Jaipur, June 9 (UNI) At least 3 labourers were burnt alive and more than 12 persons were seriously injured in a fire that broke out in a cracker factory in Khoh Nagauriya area on outskirts of Jaipur today.

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MP: Congress Candidate’s Nomination for Rajya Sabha Rejected

10 Jun 2026 | 2:25 AM

Bhopal, June 9 (UNI) In a major twist in the Rajya Sabha polls for Madhya Pradesh, Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination was rejected today evening amidst a high- voltage drama between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress leaders.

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J&K: Army detains PoK national along LoC in Poonch

09 Jun 2026 | 11:14 PM

Jammu, June 9 (UNI) Alert Indian Army troops Tuesday detained one Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) national, who sneaked into the Indian territory along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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J&K: Over 21 lakh youth to take part in around 430 sporting activities, Minister reviews Calendar 2026–27

09 Jun 2026 | 10:59 PM

Jammu, June 9 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma today assessed the proposed Sports Calendar 2026–27 and the roadmap for sports development across Jammu and Kashmir.

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Uttarakhand to Abolish Madarsa Board on July 1

09 Jun 2026 | 10:46 PM

Dehradun, June 9 (UNI) Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami government has done the spade work to bid final adieu to the State Madarsa Board by getting ready its promised rule manual for regulation of minority institutions from July 1.

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‘Today is undoubtedly a historic day’: LG Sinha at Zojila Tunnel breakthrough ceremony

09 Jun 2026 | 10:29 PM

Srinagar, June 9 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the breakthrough ceremony of the strategically significant Zojila Tunnel, describing the occasion as a “historic day” for the union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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JMC deploys AI-powered system for pothole detection, road repairs in Jammu

09 Jun 2026 | 10:10 PM

Jammu, June 9 (UNI): Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has operationalised an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with a cold emulsion pothole patching machine worth Rs 1.3 crore for the scientific and timely repair of damaged roads across Jammu city.

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Punjab ends date-of-birth tie-breaker, equal marks to get equal ranks in PSEB exams

09 Jun 2026 | 8:35 PM

Chandigarh, June 9 (UNI): In a significant reform aimed at making the examination system more equitable, the Punjab government has decided to discontinue the practice of using a student's date of birth as a tie-breaker in board examination merit rankings. Students securing identical marks in Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) examinations will now be awarded the same rank.

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Himachal Congress warns against anti-party remarks, expels former MLA Bharti

09 Jun 2026 | 8:02 PM

Shimla, June 9 (UNI): The Himachal Pradesh Congress Disciplinary Committee directed all party leaders and office-bearers to refrain from making statements against fellow party members in the media or on social media, warning of strict disciplinary action against violators.

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Project Ganga to become new foundation of digital prosperity: UP CM Yogi

09 Jun 2026 | 7:49 PM

Lucknow, Jun 9 (UNI) In a major step towards providing high-speed broadband connectivity to villages across Uttar Pradesh, accelerating digital inclusion, and creating self-employment opportunities for youth, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched 'Project Ganga'.

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Ayushman Bharat SEHAT Scheme: No cashless treatment to Golden Card beneficiaries from July 1: J&K PHDA

09 Jun 2026 | 7:48 PM

Jammu, June 9 (UNI) Private hospitals and dialysis centres are likely to permanently suspend Golden Card services under the Ayushman Bharat–SEHAT Scheme from July 1 due to alleged prolonged non-payment of claims and non-compliance with National Health Authority (NHA) guidelines.

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