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Punjab: Woman arrested for rape, conspiracy

13 Jun 2025 | 8:42 PM

Phagwara, Jun 13 (UNI) The Nakodar sadar police in Punjab have arrested a woman on the charge of rape and criminal conspiracy.

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Mobile phone, narcotics seized during surprise raid in Kapurthala Modern Jail

13 Jun 2025 | 7:56 PM

Phagwara, Jun 13 (UNI) A surprise search operation conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kapurthala Modern Jail has led to the recovery of prohibited items, including a mobile phone and narcotics, an official said on Friday.

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Temperatures across Kashmir expected to come down slightly from Saturday

Temperatures across Kashmir expected to come down slightly from Saturday

13 Jun 2025 | 7:14 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Temperatures across Kashmir are expected to come down slightly by a few degrees from Saturday onwards, offering some relief from the prevailing heatwave.

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JE suspended for not replacing faulty transformer in Haryana

JE suspended for not replacing faulty transformer in Haryana

13 Jun 2025 | 6:05 PM

Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij suspended Sanjay Kumar, junior engineer of the Ambala Industrial Area Sub-Division, for failing to replace a faulty transformer in Chandpura village of Ambala Cantonment even after 15 days.

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Punjab Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

Punjab Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

13 Jun 2025 | 6:03 PM

Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) The Bathinda police have arrested two persons in social media influencer Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur murder case, SSP Amneet Kondal said on Friday.

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Omar urges MEA to urgently ensure safety Of Kashmiri students stuck in Iran

Omar urges MEA to urgently ensure safety Of Kashmiri students stuck in Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 5:59 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) In the wake of tensions in Middle East following Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military sites, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students in Iran.

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Seasonal police check post set up at Chandratal lake for tourist safety

13 Jun 2025 | 5:30 PM

Shimla, June 13 (UNI) In a move aimed at enhancing tourist safety during the peak season, the Lahaul-Spiti Police has announced the establishment of a Seasonal Police Check Post (SCP) at Chandratal Lake, effective from June 14.

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Kashmiri  politicians, including CM and ex-CMs, slam global silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

Kashmiri politicians, including CM and ex-CMs, slam global silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 4:19 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former CM Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly criticized the “silence” of global powers over Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a dangerous display of “double standards”.

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Post Art 370 normalcy claims a myth: Mirwaiz

Post Art 370 normalcy claims a myth: Mirwaiz

13 Jun 2025 | 4:06 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said the narrative of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 is a “myth.”

He claimed that “oppressive measures” remain firmly in place and there is “no political or administrative space available to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”

Addressing the Friday congregational prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in old Srinagar Mirwaiz asked Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who is the in charge of the law and order in J&K, as to why the Eid-ul-Adha prayers were not allowed at the Eidgah ground and Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The decision to disallow Eid prayers at Jamia had triggered a backlash from many, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

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Balika Ashram inmate found dead in HP's Mashobra

Balika Ashram inmate found dead in HP's Mashobra

13 Jun 2025 | 3:57 PM

Shimla, June 13 (UNI) A 19-year-old girl staying at Balika Ashram in Mashobra was found hanging near the staircase of the premises on Thursday, in what is being treated as a case of suicide.

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Shimla traders protest illegal stalls at Ridge, say city's sanity being spoiled

13 Jun 2025 | 3:45 PM

Shimla, June 13 (UNI) Local shopkeepers in Shimla have raised strong objections to the ongoing temporary vending market at the historic Ridge and adjoining Church and Padam Dev complexes, alleging that the city’s charm and commercial balance are being compromised under the guise of the Summer Festival.

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Youth murdered by cousin in Shimla hotel, accused on the run

Youth murdered by cousin in Shimla hotel, accused on the run

13 Jun 2025 | 3:35 PM

Shimla, June 13 (UNI) A Chandigarh youth was found murdered on Friday morning in a hotel room near the Dhali Tunnel in Shimla. Police suspect the victim was killed by his own cousin who later fled the scene.

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Omar, Mehbooba slam global silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

Omar, Mehbooba slam global silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 3:20 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former CM Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly criticized the “silence” of global powers over Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a dangerous display of “double standards”.

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12 new Covid-19 cases reported in Chhattisgarh

12 new Covid-19 cases reported in Chhattisgarh

13 Jun 2025 | 3:07 PM

Raipur, June 13 (UNI) The Covid Control and Demand Centre has confirmed 12 new cases of Covid-19 in Chhattisgarh, alongside the recovery of 15 patients.

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Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

13 Jun 2025 | 2:37 PM

Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) The Bathinda police have arrested two persons in social media influencer Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur murder case.

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