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Shimla police strengthen traffic management amid tourist surge

14 Jun 2025 | 1:51 PM

Shimla, June 14 (UNI) In view of the ongoing summer tourist season and a significant rise in vehicular traffic across Shimla city, Shimla police have implemented special measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.

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India’s active Covid-19 cases near 7,500; 9 deaths in 24 hours

India’s active Covid-19 cases near 7,500; 9 deaths in 24 hours

14 Jun 2025 | 11:14 AM

New Delhi, June 14 (UNI) India’s total active Covid-19 cases approached nearly 7,500 on Saturday, with 269 new infections reported in the past 24 hours until 8 am. The number of deaths was slightly higher than usual, with nine fatalities recorded during the same period, as per the data available from the Union Health Ministry.

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Punjab VB nabs SDM’s steno with bribery cash Rs 24 lakh

14 Jun 2025 | 11:03 AM

Chandigarh, June 14 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), has arrested Jatinder Singh, Steno, posted in the office of SDM Raikot in Ludhiana district for taking Rs 24.06 Lakh bribe.

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HP: Scorching heat forces change in school timings across six districts

14 Jun 2025 | 10:24 AM

Shimla, June 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh battles an unrelenting heatwave; the Directorate of School Education has revised school timings for summer-closing schools in six districts — Kangra, Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN area) in Solan, and Paonta Sahib and Nahan in Sirmaur — where temperatures are soaring up to 45°C.

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J&K Police comes tough on unauthorized SIM card distribution, conducts inspection of vendors in Doda

J&K Police comes tough on unauthorized SIM card distribution, conducts inspection of vendors in Doda

14 Jun 2025 | 7:55 AM

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) Coming tough on unauthorised SIM card distribution, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday conducted inspection of vendors across Doda district.

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In a first, JU to reach out civil society via Academic Council Meet at Bhaderwah Campus

In a first, JU to reach out civil society via Academic Council Meet at Bhaderwah Campus

14 Jun 2025 | 7:52 AM

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) For deepening academic engagement and enhancing the University's outreach to the youth and communities in far-flung areas of the region, Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai today said that the University of Jammu is poised to create history by convening its Academic Council Meeting—the apex academic decision-making body of the University—for the first time at its Bhaderwah Campus on June 15.

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Jammu Traffic Police books stunt biker

Jammu Traffic Police books stunt biker

14 Jun 2025 | 7:48 AM

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) Jammu City Traffic Police on Friday booked another Stunt biker for performing dangerous stunts on his motorcycle on Sidhra Flyover stretch in the city outskirts.

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LG Manoj Sinha calls for unified effort to ensure peaceful Amarnath Yatra

LG Manoj Sinha calls for unified effort to ensure peaceful Amarnath Yatra

13 Jun 2025 | 9:35 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for seamless coordination among the Civil Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), J&K Police, Army, security forces, and all other key stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and successful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3.

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Punjab: Mann govt’s land pooling scheme unconstitutional, anti-farmer, says Chugh

13 Jun 2025 | 9:01 PM

Ludhiana, Jun 13 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today came down heavily on Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government, berating its "unconstitutional and anti-farmer policies" including the land pooling scheme and demanded it be withdrawn immediately.

During his campaign for the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll, Chugh met farmer delegations, especially from 37 villages affected by the land pooling scheme. He was handed a detailed memorandum by the farmers, seeking urgent intervention and protection of their land rights.

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Kashmiri  politicians slam  World's silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

Kashmiri politicians slam World's silence on Israel’s attack on Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 8:58 PM

Srinagar, June 13 (UNI) Top Kashmiri politicians, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, two former CMs, a Member Parliament and a separatist leader on Friday strongly criticized the “silence” of global powers over Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a dangerous display of “double standards”
CM Omar said that there was no justification for the attack on Iran.

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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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