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ED raids on cough syrup syndicate continue across multiple states

Lucknow, Dec 12 (UNI) Raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which began early Friday morning, continued at numerous locations across the country when reports last came in today evening.
The searches, launched as part of a money-laundering probe into the multi-state codeine cough syrup trafficking racket, targeted 25 premises linked to the alleged syndicate operating across Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.
According to ED officials, the coordinated action covered locations in Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Saharanpur, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad. The raids are focused on properties associated with key accused Shubham Jaiswal—believed to have fled to Dubai—his associates Alok Singh and Amit Singh, various cough syrup manufacturers suspected of supplying stock illegally, and chartered accountant Vishnu Agarwal.
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Yoga classes halted at Faridkot gurdwara amid protest by Sikh groups

12 Jun 2026 | 10:51 PM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, June 12 (UNI): A controversy erupted in Punjab's Faridkot district after members of several Sikh organisations objected to a yoga session being conducted inside a gurdwara under the state government's CM Yogshala initiative. The protestors reached the Green Avenue Gurdwara Sahib and got the yoga class stopped, arguing that only religious activities should be held within the gurdwara premises.

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UP charts next phase of growth, invites Global Capital to build India’s infrastructure future

12 Jun 2026 | 10:46 PM

Lucknow, June 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh reinforced its position as one of India’s fastest-growing economic and infrastructure powerhouses at the Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure Conclave 2026, held here today, where policymakers, industry leaders and investors discussed strategies to accelerate investments, unlock infrastructure value and propel the state towards its trillion-dollar economy goal.

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Haryana ACB arrests hospital driver for taking Rs 44,000 bribe

12 Jun 2026 | 10:44 PM

Chandigarh, June 12 (UNI): In a major anti-corruption operation, the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a driver posted at Civil Hospital, Jind, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹44,000 in exchange for processing a renewed disability certificate online, officials said on Friday.

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Heavy tourist rush into Shimla, over 23,000 vehicles enter via Shoghi

12 Jun 2026 | 10:32 PM

Shimla, June 12 (UNI): As many as 23,000 vehicles entered Shimla district through the Shoghi entry point till Friday evening, including around 12,000 vehicles from other states, reflecting the heavy influx of tourists during the ongoing summer season.

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HP: Shahpur Nagar Panchayat elects Bavita as president, Rajeev Patial as Vice-President

12 Jun 2026 | 10:09 PM

Shahpur (Kangra), Jun 12 (UNI) Bavita, the elected councillor from Ward No. 3, was unanimously elected President of the Shahpur Nagar Panchayat, while Rajeev Patial, elected from Ward No. 5, was chosen as Vice-President during a meeting held on Friday.

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