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Mehbooba accuses Omar Abdullah of neglecting the plight of detainees lodged in jails outside J&K

Srinagar, Nov 5 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for allegedly neglecting the plight of detainees of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mehbooba said that she had hoped the formation of an elected government in the union Territory would lead to the issue being taken up with the Centre and legal aid being provided to those languishing in jails.
Speaking to the media, Mehbooba said that she had appealed to Omar Abdullah to constitute an all-party delegation to visit prisons where people from Jammu and Kashmir are lodged.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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