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Himachal Pradesh govt launches dedicated senior citizen OPD above 70 yrs

Shimla/Bilaspur, Jan 12 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, is continuously taking effective and welfare-oriented steps in the health sector, giving top priority to the interests of the public.
In line with this approach, the Himachal Pradesh government has launched a dedicated Senior Citizen OPD for senior citizens above 70 years of age.
This special facility has already been implemented in major hospitals across the state, providing relief to the elderly from the problem of standing in long queues and ensuring they receive timely medical consultation and treatment.
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J&K Police busts transnational online investment scam; kingpin held at Delhi airport

16 Feb 2026 | 4:09 PM

Srinagar, Feb 16 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said that it has cracked a transnational multi-crore online investment scam operating through phishing links and fake trading platforms, arresting nine accused, including the alleged kingpin.

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Himachal police nabs trio for theft of BSNL cable, copper in Jhakri

16 Feb 2026 | 3:30 PM

Shimla, Feb 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh police arrested three persons within 24 hours in connection with the theft of cable wire and scrap copper from a BSNL store at Jhakri in Rampur subdivision.

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High Court stays Centre's action against insurance firm over alleged Rs 85 crore crop insurance irregularities

16 Feb 2026 | 3:25 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a significant blow to the union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare by staying the proceedings against Kshema General Insurance Company Limited in an alleged delay in clearing the insurance settlements of farmers due to crop loss in key states.

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Sambhal: SP suspends entire SOG team over extortion charges

16 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM

Sambhal, Feb 16 (UNI) In Sambhal district, Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi suspended the entire Special Operations Group (SOG) team after serious allegations of extortion were found to be prima facie true. The action followed an inquiry conducted by Circle Officer Alok Kumar Bhati, officials confirmed on Monday.
The suspended officers include the SOG in-charge, Sub-Inspector Mohit Chaudhary, as well as Head Constables Kulwant and Arshad, and Constables Ajanbi, Ayush, Vivek, Brijesh, and Hiresh.

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Sambhal: SP suspends entire SOG team over extortion charges

16 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM

Sambhal, Feb 16 (UNI) In Sambhal district, Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi suspended the entire Special Operations Group (SOG) team after serious allegations of extortion were found to be prima facie true. The action followed an inquiry conducted by Circle Officer Alok Kumar Bhati, officials confirmed on Monday.
The suspended officers include the SOG in-charge, Sub-Inspector Mohit Chaudhary, as well as Head Constables Kulwant and Arshad, and Constables Ajanbi, Ayush, Vivek, Brijesh, and Hiresh.

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