States

Army to hold sports cadets induction Rally at 1 EME Centre from April 6

16 Feb 2026 | 2:37 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (UNI) The 1 EME Centre, Secunderabad, will conduct an open induction rally for the selection of Sports Cadets into the Boys Sports Company (BSC) from April 6 to April 12, 2026.

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Meghalaya is moving 'steadily' towards regulated coal extraction, says Governor Vijayashankar

16 Feb 2026 | 2:34 PM

Shillong, Feb 16 (UNI) Meghalaya is moving 'steadily' towards regulated coal extraction, Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar said on Monday, even as he mentioned that the livelihood of thousands of families had been hit by the ban on 'rat-hole' mining by the National Green Tribunal.

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After 23 yrs, Low Pressure Area forms over Bay in Feb, Heavy rain likely in Cauvery, Delta dists on Feb 21, 22

16 Feb 2026 | 2:28 PM

Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) For the first time after 2002, a Low Pressure Area has formed over the Bay of Bengal
in the month of February which would revive intense rainfall activity in Cauvery Delta and Southern districts
on February 21 and 22, prompting the Met office to issue an Yellow Alert for these two days.

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Arbitrary behavior by private hospitals and ASHA workers resonated in UP assembly

16 Feb 2026 | 2:28 PM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) The issue of alleged arbitrary behavior by private hospitals was raised strongly during the budget discussion in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly during question hours on Monday.

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Telangana: Urban voters back Congress strongly in municipal polls: Deputy CM

16 Feb 2026 | 2:28 PM

Khammam, Feb 16 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday thanked voters for giving the Congress party a massive mandate in the recent municipal elections, stating that the results clearly reflected public confidence in the party’s development and welfare agenda.

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J&K HC grants Centre more time in plea against ban on 25 books

16 Feb 2026 | 2:17 PM

Srinagar, Feb 16 (UNI) The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted the Centre more than a month’s additional time to respond to petitions challenging the forfeiture of 25 Kashmir-related books.

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Tripura officers exploring rural tourism potential in Himachal

16 Feb 2026 | 2:17 PM

Agartala, Feb 16 (UNI) To enhance rural tourism and create livelihood opportunities, Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has begun implementing a community-managed homestay model in emerging tourist spots throughout Tripura.

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