States » North

High alert in UP on Babri demolition anniversary: Security tightened in Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura

06 Dec 2025 | 11:22 AM

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Police and administrative authorities in Uttar Pradesh are on high alert on Saturday in view of the anniversary of the demolition of the disputed Babri structure in Ayodhya (December 6).

see more..

HP: Chopal fire ravages, family loses shelter

06 Dec 2025 | 10:16 AM

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) A major fire broke out on Friday evening in a wooden house owned by Mella Ram in the Dhabass–Kenchi area of Chopal, officials told UNI.

see more..

Himachal HC sets aside SEC notification

06 Dec 2025 | 1:59 AM

Shimla, Dec 5 (UNI) Breaking the deadlock over the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh, the High Court on Friday set aside the State Election Commissioner’s notification and also struck down the amendment to Rule 9(2) of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Election) Rules, 1994.

see more..

Notable rise in women voter gender ratio in Himachal Pradesh: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nandita Gupta

06 Dec 2025 | 1:45 AM

Dharamshala , Dec 5 (UNI) A special drive launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has led to a notable rise in the women voter gender ratio in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nandita Gupta said today.

see more..

HC sets aside SEC notification

06 Dec 2025 | 1:36 AM

Shimla, Dec 5 (UNI) Breaking dead log over upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh, the High Court today set aside the State Election Commissioner’s notification and also struck down the amendment to Rule 9(2) of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Election) Rules, 1994.

see more..

STF to question key accused Amit Tata and Alok Singh in cough syrup scam Tomorrow

06 Dec 2025 | 1:05 AM

Lucknow, Dec 5 (UNI) The Special Task Force (STF) is set to interrogate cough syrup scam accused Amit Tata and Alok Singh inside the jail on Saturday.

see more..

YS Parmar varsity celebrates healthy soil for urban areas on World Soil Day

06 Dec 2025 | 12:36 AM

Solan, Dec 5 (UNI) Aimed at raising awareness concerning the crucial role that healthy soils play in sustaining ecosystems, the Department of Soil Science and Water Management at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, celebrated World Soil Day at the university campus, today.
This year’s theme for World Soil Day was ‘Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities’. On this occasion, the department organised activities to enhance understanding among students about the importance of soil health and its contribution to maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

see more..

UP Govt's major crackdown on illegal drugs: FIRs filed against 128 firms for misuse of Codeine

06 Dec 2025 | 12:25 AM

Lucknow, Dec 5 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is continuously taking strict action against illegal drug traffickers who are pushing the youth of the state into the clutches of addiction.

see more..

Modernization must not erase identity: Himachal Guv

05 Dec 2025 | 11:21 PM

Himachal, Dec 5 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla emphasized the importance of balanced modernization, stating that while progress is essential in the present era, excess in any form must be avoided.

see more..

Rajasthan CM launches reconstruction, relining of 100-yr old Gang Canal-Ferozepur Feeder

05 Dec 2025 | 10:48 PM

Jaipur, Dec 5 (UNI) The foundation stone for the Rs 647 crore relining and reconstruction project of the Gang Canal-Ferozepur Feeder was laid by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday, marking the centenary celebrations of the 100-year-old canal built by the erstwhile Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh.

see more..

India’s largest law & justice fair to begin in Jaipur on Saturday

05 Dec 2025 | 10:38 PM

Jaipur, Dec 5 (UNI) Over 1000 community leaders will take part in the second edition of the Justicemakers Mela, India’s two-day largest gathering on law and justice innovation, scheduled to begin at the Rajasthan International Centre here on Saturday.

see more..

HP: State Govt and opposition unite against drug menace

05 Dec 2025 | 10:28 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 5 (UNI) In a rare show of unity, the ruling and opposition benches of Himachal Pradesh came together on Friday outside the Tapovan Assembly complex on the eighth and final day of the Winter Session to raise a collective voice against the growing drug menace in the state.

see more..

17 flights cancelled from Srinagar Airport

05 Dec 2025 | 10:27 PM

Srinagar, Dec 5 (UNI) Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were partially affected on Friday, with 34 scheduled flights — 17 arrivals and 17 departures — cancelled, including 16 from IndiGo, airport officials said.

see more..

Stray cattle and wildlife attacks claim multiple lives in UP; wolves injure two girls in Bahraich

05 Dec 2025 | 10:22 PM

Lucknow, Dec 05 (UNI) Human-wildlife conflict continues to claim lives, and even stray cattle are proving deadly, officials confirmed on Friday.

see more..

IGP Kashmir reviews monitoring of under-trial cases in Kashmir

05 Dec 2025 | 10:09 PM

Srinagar, Dec 5 (UNI) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi, on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting in Srinagar to assess the monitoring and progress of under-trial cases across the Valley.

see more..