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HP: Stream of water will flow through heavy snow in Churdhar hill

13 May 2026 | 1:07 AM

Nahan, May 12 (UNI) Volunteers from the Chureshwar Seva Samiti are working day and night, braving the bitter cold and heavy snowfall, to restore the drinking water supply at Churdhar, a famous religious site in Himachal Pradesh, which has been disrupted for the past six months.

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Congress's false guarantees will be answered in the municipal elections: Himachal BJP chief

13 May 2026 | 12:59 AM

Nahan, May 12 (UNI) BJP's Himachal Pradesh state President Rajiv Bindal on Tuesday accused the Congress of having come to power in the state by giving "false guarantees" and through "deception and fraud" and prophesied that the people would give a befitting reply in the upcoming municipal and panchayat elections.

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Forensic tests confirm drug use, four booked under NDPS Act in Kangra

13 May 2026 | 12:52 AM

Dharamshala, May 12 (UNI) Four persons have been booked under the NDPS Act in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district after forensic and medical reports confirmed consumption of cannabinoid-based narcotic substances, police said on Tuesday.

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Rs 2,687 crore READY-HP project to boost disaster resilience in Himachal

13 May 2026 | 12:49 AM

Shimla, May 12 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday reviewed the Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery-Himachal Pradesh (READY-HP) project and underscored the importance of strengthening disaster-resilient infrastructure and securing livelihoods in the state.

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MC polls: BJP Resolves to Make Solan a Clean, Smart, Safe and Drug-Free City

13 May 2026 | 12:47 AM

Solan, May 12 (UNI) Himachal BJP President Dr. Rajeev Bindal Tuesday released the BJP’s “Sankalp Patra” for the Solan Municipal Corporation elections and strongly criticized the Congress government and the functioning of the Municipal Corporation.

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International Nurses Day: Nurses vital bridge between doctors-patients: Principal Jammu GMC

13 May 2026 | 12:37 AM

Jammu, May 12 (UNI) Appreciating the nursing staff for their tireless services, compassion, and unwavering commitment towards patient care, Principal and Dean Government Medical College and Associated Hospitals, Jammu, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta Tuesday stated that nurses act as a vital bridge between doctors and patients, ensuring proper care and attention to every aspect of a patient’s well-being.

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Rajasthan Special Ops Group picks up 45 suspects in NEET paper leak; Gehlot and Kirodi exchange barbs

13 May 2026 | 12:26 AM

Jaipur, May 12 (UNI) The Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SoG) picked up around 45 suspects in connection with NEET UG guess paper/paper leak, even as the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the prestigious examination following revelations on the issue. .

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Nursing fraternity strong symbol of service, compassion & humanity: Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh

13 May 2026 | 12:18 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Underlining the importance and the role of nursing fraternity in the healthcare sector, Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday acknowledged the indispensable role of the nurses and stated they have always served humanity with dedication and compassion.

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BJP Unveils Vision Document for Palampur Civic Polls

13 May 2026 | 12:07 AM

Palampur, May 12 (UNI) The BJP on Tuesday released its vision document for the Palampur Municipal Corporation elections, promising to develop the town into a “jam-free, drug-free and well-organised city” with special emphasis on tourism promotion and memorials for martyrs.

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HPSEBL employees union flags rising electrical accidents, seeks stronger safety measures

12 May 2026 | 11:48 PM

Shimla, May 12 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Employees union on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the increasing number of fatal and non-fatal electrical accidents involving field staff and urged the management to strengthen safety measures.

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Guv launches ‘Tobacco-Free Himachal’ campaign, seeks youth participation

12 May 2026 | 11:13 PM

Shimla, May 12 (UNI) Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday launched the ‘Tobacco-Free Himachal’ campaign initiated by YouVAH at Lok Bhavan, aimed at creating awareness against tobacco consumption and promoting a healthy, addiction-free society across the state.

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Chhattisgarh changes nursing designations, staff nurse to be known as nursing officer

12 May 2026 | 11:06 PM

Raipur, May 12 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh government has renamed key posts in the nursing cadre across state run health institutions. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal announced the decision on Tuesday during a programme held on the occasion of International Nurses Day.

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Before PM Modi, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh had also made similar appeals regarding the purchase of gold: Swami Avdheshanand Giri

12 May 2026 | 11:01 PM

Varanasi, May 12 (UNI) A spiritual seminar on the "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" was organised on Tuesday at the Swatantrata Bhawan of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

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BJP is the ultimate crisis for the country's economy: Akhilesh Yadav

12 May 2026 | 10:49 PM

Prayagraj, May 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday desribed the BJP as the "ultimate crisis" for the country's economy and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal to Indian citizens constituted a declaration of the saffron outfit's downfall.

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Protests in Bhopal over NEET exam cancellation

12 May 2026 | 10:43 PM

Bhopal, May 12 (UNI) A large number of NSUI activists, accompanied by students and their parents, burnt the effigy of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Bhopal on Tuesday, following the announcement that the NEET-UG 2026 examination has been cancelled.

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