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Migratory birds arrive in Kinnaur from trans-himalayan regions, turning Kuppa Dam into winter habitat

Shimla, Nov 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh’s tribal district of Kinnaur has become a new heaven for migratory birds arriving from the Trans-Himalayan regions after covering long distances in search of food and suitable habitat during winter.
The Kuppa Dam on the Baspa River in Sangla valley, located near the Rakchham–Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary, has emerged as a prime wintering site, attracting around 20 species of migratory birds this season.
According to the Forest Department’s wildlife wing, species such as the Mallard, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Pochard, Common Teal, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Ibisbill, Gadwall, Brown Dipper, White-capped Redstart, and Plumbeous Water Redstart have been sighted at the dam.

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12 detained as CIK conducts valley-wide raids in terror network case

16 Dec 2025 | 5:58 PM

Srinagar, Dec 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) Tuesday detained 12 suspects for questioning during the raids that were conducted at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with a terror-related case, officials said.

UP CM Yogi pays tribute to Dr Ram Vilas Das Vedanti in Ayodhya

16 Dec 2025 | 3:56 PM

Ayodhya, Dec 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Hindu Dham ashram on Tuesday to pay tribute to former MP Dr. Ram Vilas Das Vedanti, who passed away in Rewa yesterday. Adityanath paid his final respect to Dr. Vedanti.
In his message, CM Yogi said that Vedanti ji's entire life was dedicated to the work of Lord Ram. He attained salvation from this mortal body while reciting the Ramayana. He participated in every movement for the Ram Janmabhoomi.

Migratory birds arrive in Kinnaur from trans-himalayan regions, turning Kuppa Dam into winter habitat

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UP CM Yogi pays tribute to Dr Ram Vilas Das Vedanti in Ayodhya

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NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD32U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD31U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD30U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD29U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD28U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD27U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD26U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD25U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD24U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD23U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD22U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD21U BY RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (UNI): Opposition leaders stage a protest over the change of the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, at the parliament premises in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO RD20U BY RANJAN DIMRI

JAMMU, DEC 16 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during the inauguration of 108-feet National Flag Mast and a tribute paying ceremony to the bravehearts of 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at Kachrial, Akhnoor in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 75U

JAMMU, DEC 16 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during the inauguration of 108-feet National Flag Mast and a tribute paying ceremony to the bravehearts of 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at Kachrial, Akhnoor in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 74U

JAMMU, DEC 16 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during the inauguration of 108-feet National Flag Mast and a tribute paying ceremony to the bravehearts of 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at Kachrial, Akhnoor in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 73U

JAMMU, DEC 16 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during the inauguration of 108-feet National Flag Mast and a tribute paying ceremony to the bravehearts of 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at Kachrial, Akhnoor in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 72U

JAMMU, DEC 16 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during the inauguration of 108-feet National Flag Mast and a tribute paying ceremony to the bravehearts of 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at Kachrial, Akhnoor in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 71U