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ODOC will establish UP’s culinary heritage on global food map: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Jan 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the ‘One District-One Cuisine (ODOC)’ scheme would be launched in the state for giving global recognition to its rich and diverse food-drink tradition.

After big role of One District One Product scheme in strengthening Brand UP, now Uttar Pradesh’s traditional cuisine will be established on national and international platforms through organised branding.
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High Court stays Centre's action against insurance firm over alleged Rs 85 crore crop insurance irregularities

16 Feb 2026 | 3:25 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a significant blow to the union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare by staying the proceedings against Kshema General Insurance Company Limited in an alleged delay in clearing the insurance settlements of farmers due to crop loss in key states.

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Sambhal: SP suspends entire SOG team over extortion charges

16 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM

Sambhal, Feb 16 (UNI) In Sambhal district, Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi suspended the entire Special Operations Group (SOG) team after serious allegations of extortion were found to be prima facie true. The action followed an inquiry conducted by Circle Officer Alok Kumar Bhati, officials confirmed on Monday.
The suspended officers include the SOG in-charge, Sub-Inspector Mohit Chaudhary, as well as Head Constables Kulwant and Arshad, and Constables Ajanbi, Ayush, Vivek, Brijesh, and Hiresh.

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Sambhal: SP suspends entire SOG team over extortion charges

16 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM

Sambhal, Feb 16 (UNI) In Sambhal district, Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi suspended the entire Special Operations Group (SOG) team after serious allegations of extortion were found to be prima facie true. The action followed an inquiry conducted by Circle Officer Alok Kumar Bhati, officials confirmed on Monday.
The suspended officers include the SOG in-charge, Sub-Inspector Mohit Chaudhary, as well as Head Constables Kulwant and Arshad, and Constables Ajanbi, Ayush, Vivek, Brijesh, and Hiresh.

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High Court rejects bail plea of suspended Punjab DIG H S Bhullar in corruption case

16 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the regular bail application filed by suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) H S Bhullar in connection with a high-profile corruption case.

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Amit Shah to launch BJP’s 2027 Punjab poll campaign with massive Moga rally after Holi

16 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to formally sound the bugle for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections with a high-profile rally featuring union Home Minister Amit Shah in Moga.

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