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Family hit by electrocution tragedy: 10-year-old dead, four injured

Kansganj, Sep 6 (UNI) A 10-year-old boy was killed while four members of a family were critically injured after coming into contact with a high-tension power line.
The tragedy took place at Birsua village, under the Dholna police station area of Kasganj district last night. The injured have been referred to a higher medical facility in Aligarh for treatment.
According to initial reports, the family of Ashok Kumar was sitting on the roof of their house having dinner when the accident took place. Ashok accidentally touched an overhead high-tension wire, which led to an electric shock.
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Rajasthan: Seeds Corporation Director & Others Remanded to Police Custody

09 Jun 2026 | 1:20 AM

Jaipur, June 8 (UNI) A Special ACB Court today remanded to police custody six persons, including a non governmental director of the Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation, arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in case of seizure of spurious seeds and recovery of suspected bribe money of Rs 2.44 crore.

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UP: Minister Nandi Stripped from UPEIDA

09 Jun 2026 | 1:09 AM

Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta "Nandi" suffered a major setback today when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stripped him from the charge of the important Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA).

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Himachal Governor launches International Shimla Summer

08 Jun 2026 | 11:04 PM

Shimla, June 8 (UNI) The five-day International Shimla Summer Festival-2026 commenced at the historic Ridge on Monday with Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurating the first cultural evening by lighting the ceremonial lamp.

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Haryana: Four arrested for murderous attack

08 Jun 2026 | 11:01 PM

Kaithal, June 8 (UNI) A joint team of CIA-1 and Civil Lines Police arrested four accused in the case of a fatal attack on three men near Defence Colony on Karnal Road under the Civil Lines police station area.

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Heatwave conditions likely in parts of Himachal over next 48 hours, weather set to change midweek

08 Jun 2026 | 10:53 PM

Shimla, June 8 (UNI)The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next 48 hours, warning that maximum temperatures could rise by up to 4°C in several districts.

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