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HC dismisses petitions against demolition of encroachments in 50Km zone along Indo-Pak border in 4 Rajasthan districts

Jaipur, Jul 13 (UNI) The Rajasthan High Court today dismissed petitions filed against the "encroachment" demolition drive being carried out by authorities in the border belt of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sriganganagar and Bikaner, holding that issue of the National Security is the Supreme (paramount).
Dismissing the petitions a single-judge bench of Justice Sameer Jain held that normally followed procedural rules of natural justice can be relaxed or dropped to the demands of the national security.
Describing the needs of national security as supreme (paramount), Justice Jain said ,"Na Mandir, Na Masjid, Na Koi Deewar Badi Hoti Hei ; Jab Matribhumi Ki Raksha Ki Baari Khadi Hoti Hei, Jo Bhumi Hei Rashtra Ki Voh Pahle Rashtra Ki He Rahegi. Jahan Suraksha Ka Prashan Uthe, Vahan Rashtra Pradhan Rahe."
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Haryana: Hisar Police intensifies crackdown on drugs, illegal liquor, gambling & cybercrime

12 Aug 2026 | 2:40 AM

Panchkula, Aug 11 (UNI) Haryana Police has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, illegal liquor, gambling, and cybercrime in Hisar, with enforcement data for 2026 showing a sharp increase in registered cases and arrests compared with the corresponding period last year.

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Heavy rain alert issued for Haryana, Chandigarh,& Delhi

12 Aug 2026 | 1:47 AM

Panchkula, Aug 11 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a very heavy rain for isolated locations in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi on August 11, with heavy rainfall expected from August 14 to 17.

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Kangra distributes Rs 62 68 cr food grains to 4 7 lakh ration card holders

12 Aug 2026 | 1:08 AM

Dharamshala, Aug 11 (UNI) Food grains worth Rs 62.68 crore were distributed to 4,70,948 ration card holders through 1,161 fair price shops in Kangra district during the five months from March to July 2026, officials said on Tuesday.

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Kangra plans Rs 10 05 lakh Welfare Programme to empower senior citizens

12 Aug 2026 | 1:04 AM

Dharamshala, Aug 11 (UNI) Senior citizens are an integral part of society and the younger generation should draw upon their experience and wisdom, Kangra Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar said on Monday.

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Empowering persons with disabilities an administrative priority, says Kangra ADC

12 Aug 2026 | 12:53 AM

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Dharamshala, Aug 11 (UNI) Empowerment of persons with disabilities is not only a social responsibility but also an administrative priority, Kangra Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar said here.

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