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UP CM's letter to people; conveys message of development, good governance and self-reliance for UP Diwas 2026

Lucknow, Jan 22 (UNI) In preparation to the Uttar Pradesh Day 2026, which is on January 24, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the people of the state through a letter, reiterating the commitment to development, good governance, and a self-reliant Uttar Pradesh.
In his message on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh, a state with immense potential, has broken the shackles of struggle and deprivation and transformed from a backward state into the growth engine of India's development.
The Chief Minister said that the rule of law and good governance has been established with firm resolve. The reign of terror of the mafia, which flourished under political patronage, has been ended, and development has been accelerated. Investors who once stayed away from the state due to law and order concerns are now vying to invest in Uttar Pradesh.
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Heavy metals found in Kashmir water chestnuts, Dal Lake most contaminated: Study

14 Jul 2026 | 10:49 AM

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Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) Kashmir's lakes, including the famed Dal Lake, are becoming contaminated with heavy metals, and this pollution is finding its way into water chestnuts that people eat.

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Four-lane corridor, Rs152-crore apple market to transform Pinjore into tourism and horticulture hub

14 Jul 2026 | 9:30 AM

Panchkula, July 14 (UNI) Residents of Pinjore and thousands of tourists visiting the historic town can expect smoother travel and improved infrastructure, as the Haryana government has announced a series of projects to transform the region into a major destination for tourism and horticulture.

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PGI Chandigarh reiterates complete smoking ban, warns of penalty for violators

14 Jul 2026 | 9:16 AM

Chandigarh, July 14 (UNI) The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has once again enforced a strict ban on smoking across its campus, warning that anyone found violating the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, will face penalties and other action under the applicable rules.

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Monsoon to stay active in Northwest India; Rain likely across Haryana, Delhi, Punjab till July 19

14 Jul 2026 | 9:05 AM

Panchkula, July 14 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active southwest monsoon spell over Northwest India, with intermittent rainfall expected to continue over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi till July 19. The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in several parts of the region, while heavy rainfall is likely over the Himalayan states during the second half of the week.

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Fresh batch of over 5,300 Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims leaves from Jammu

14 Jul 2026 | 8:49 AM

Jammu, July 14 (UNI) A fresh batch of more than 5,300 Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Tuesday left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu for the twin base camps of the cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security arrangements.

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