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Ghat walk held to create awareness before Kashi Tamil Sangam

18 Nov 2025 | 2:51 AM

Varanasi, Nov 17 (UNI) A unique "ghat walk" was organized on Monday as part of a series of pre-event activities to promote and create awareness about the Kashi Tamil Sangam (KTS-4), to be held from December 2 to 15.

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NGT orders inclusion of Ravi Infrabuild Projects Ltd. as party in Bijli Mahadev Ropeway environmental case

18 Nov 2025 | 2:42 AM

New Delhi/Shimla, Nov 17 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal has directed petitioners to implead Ravi Infrabuild Projects Limited, the executing agency of the Bijli Mahadev ropeway, as a respondent in the environmental violation case concerning the 2.4-km project in Kharal Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

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Raj Govt moves appeal in HC against order of cancellation of SI recruitment exam 2021

18 Nov 2025 | 2:36 AM

Jaipur, Nov 17 (UNI) The Rajasthan Government has filed an appeal before the High Court challenging the single bench verdict ordering cancellation of the Police Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment examination 2021 in view of the large-scale paper leak. .

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Manali–Leh Highway to close from Nov 20; Landslide near Mooling Bridge halts traffic

18 Nov 2025 | 2:27 AM

Shimla/Keylong, Nov 17 (UNI) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has recommended the seasonal closure of the 435-km Manali–Leh National Highway from November 20 in view of the onset of winter and the rising risk of heavy snowfall, black ice, and freezing conditions.

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Statewide protests highlight rising caste atrocities and crimes against women in Himachal

18 Nov 2025 | 1:58 AM

Shimla/Mandi, Nov 17 (UNI) Several organisations across Himachal Pradesh staged statewide protests on Monday against the rising incidents of caste-based atrocities, violence against women, and attacks on children.

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Allahabad HC extends interim bail of SP leader Irfan Solanki

18 Nov 2025 | 1:42 AM

Prayagraj, Nov 17 (UNI) Allahabad High Court has extended the interim bail of Samajwadi Party leader and former MLA from Sisamau seat in Kanpur, Haji Irfan Solanki, till December 17, in an extortion case.

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UP launches 'Excise Citizen App' for transparent liquor purchases

18 Nov 2025 | 1:09 AM

Lucknow, Nov 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition Nitin Agarwal on Monday launched the "UP Excise Citizen App", which consumers can use to get information on the liquor they purchase.

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Himachal seeks permanent membership in BBMB, reasserts 7.19pc share in Chandigarh's assets

18 Nov 2025 | 12:08 AM

Shimla, Nov 17 (UNI) Reasserting Himachal Pradesh’s claim in hydropower governance, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the Centre to appoint one permanent member from the State in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), terming it crucial for ensuring transparency, equitable benefits and safeguarding Himachal’s legitimate interests.

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HP High Court refuses to entertain Zydus Pharma Trademark claims over Glucose products

17 Nov 2025 | 11:45 PM

Shimla, Nov 17 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has declined to entertain Zydus Wellness Products Ltd’s plea seeking interim protection over its Glucon-D and Glucon-C trademarks, refusing to restrain Leeford Healthcare Ltd from selling its Rock-On Glucose-D and Glucose-C products.

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Himachal HC issues notices on PIL alleging delay in Panchayat Polls

17 Nov 2025 | 11:39 PM

Shimla, Nov 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday issued notices to the State government and the State Election Commission (SEC) while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the alleged move to defer the upcoming Panchayat elections "under the guise" of disaster management.

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Striped Hyenas to be new additions at Jambu Zoo

17 Nov 2025 | 11:35 PM

Jammu: Striped Hyenas to be new additions at Jambu Zoo
Jammu, Nov 17 (UNI) Three striped hyenas will be the new addition in Jambu Zoo located in the Nagrota area here on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

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Fire breaks out in building in Noida, no casualties

17 Nov 2025 | 10:52 PM

Noida, Nov 17 (UNI) A fire broke out at the Krishna Apara Plaza, a building in Sector 18 of Noida city in Uttar Pradesh. The security guard alerted the local police who informed the fire department.

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Billi-Markundi mine disaster claims six lives, owner in custody

17 Nov 2025 | 10:44 PM

Sonbhadra (UP), Nov 17 (UNI) A massive landslide in the Billi-Markundi mining zone of Sonbhadra district has led to major action by authorities, including the arrest of the mine owner, Madhusudan Singh.

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Two brothers killed, cousin critical in head-on collision in Unnao

17 Nov 2025 | 10:09 PM

Unnao, Nov 17 (UNI) Two real brothers were killed and their cousin was critically injured in a road accident on Monday afternoon in the Asoha police station area of Unnao district. The collision occurred on the Kalukheda–Asoha road near Gupta Brick Field in Sarvaiya village, when a speeding motorcycle and an e-rickshaw crashed head-on.

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Agencies probing Dr Shahin, terror funding through hawala

17 Nov 2025 | 10:04 PM

Lucknow, Nov 17 (UNI) As investigations by the central probe agency and the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) deepen into the Faridabad terror module and the Delhi Red Fort blast case, officials claim that Dr. Shahin has emerged as a key alleged contributor in developing terror modules in India.

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