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An ex-Serviceman's success story in farming from Hamirupur leveraging govt subsidy scheme

11 Jan 2026 | 12:48 PM

Hamirpur, Jan 11(UNI) The efforts of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to increase farmers' income and strengthen the rural economy by promoting agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and other related activities are yielding good results at the ground level. A glimpse of this can be seen in Kotlu village of Patta area in Bhoranj sub-division.

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Himachal govt schools offer English-medium education

11 Jan 2026 | 12:15 PM

Bilaspur(HP), Jan 11 (UNI) The continuous innovative efforts made by the Himachal Pradesh government in the education sector have resulted in the state becoming one of the leading states in the country in terms of quality of school education.

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Icy cold wave paralyses normal life in Himachal; black ice tightens grip

11 Jan 2026 | 11:23 AM

Shimla, Jan 11 (UNI) Normal life across Himachal Pradesh remained paralysed on Sunday as a severe icy cold wave swept through the state, pushing mercury sharply down and turning roads treacherous with black ice and thick frost sheets.

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Indian crew among detained after US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic

11 Jan 2026 | 11:04 AM

Dharamshala Jan 11 (UNI) In a major international incident, the United States Coast Guard has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera—formerly known as Bella 1—in the North Atlantic, intensifying global geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports.

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HP: Police arrest three Punjab youths under NDPS Act, seize 20.19 grams of heroin

11 Jan 2026 | 10:45 AM

Kangra (HP), Jan 11 (UNI) Police have recovered 20.19 grams of heroin (chitta) from a vehicle near Hanuman Ghat in Kangra and registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Police said here on Sunday.

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Anurag Sharma New district President accorded warm welcome in Dharamshala

11 Jan 2026 | 10:11 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 11 (UNI) Newly appointed Kangra district Congress president Anurag Sharma arrived in Dharamshala for the first time on Saturday after assuming charge and was accorded a warm welcome at the Block Congress Committee office.

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Committee to assess damage to houses: DC

11 Jan 2026 | 9:03 AM

Shimla, Jan 11 (UNI) In the wake of cracks developing in residential houses at Chalaunti (outskirts of Shimla town) allegedly due to four-lane highway construction, the district administration has constituted a committee to assess the damage and determine compensation.

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Congress accuses Centre of “strangling” MGNREGA by diluting its spirit & delaying funds

11 Jan 2026 | 1:34 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 10 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and Deputy Chief Whip of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Keval Singh Pathania, today accused the Centre of “strangling” the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by diluting its spirit and delaying funds.

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If Hindus remain united, nothing can stop India from becoming world leader in next 20-30 years: RSS chief

11 Jan 2026 | 12:59 AM

Vrindavan, Jan 10 (UNI) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that "we must unite, all Hindus should be one, sit together, stand together, eat together, and talk together."
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat gave a clear message that if Hindus remain united, nothing can stop India from becoming a world leader in the next 20 to 30 years.
RSS chief participated in the centenary celebrations of Sudama Kuti Ashram in Vrindavan.

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Magh Mela Service App to provide digital guidance to devotees

10 Jan 2026 | 11:15 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 10 (UNI) in order to facilitate the devotees visiting the Magh Mela, several innovations are being introduced by the Mela administration this time.

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Congress to fight till end: AICC general sec in-charge for Punjab

10 Jan 2026 | 10:38 PM

Sangrur, Jan 10 (UNI) Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and AICC General Secretary in-charge for Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel, today expressed satisfaction over the overwhelming response that the "Save MGNREGA Struggle" rallies generating across the country and said that the Congress has gained leadership across the country by starting this struggle here.

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Sub-inspector arrested red-handed while taking bribe in Maharajganj

10 Jan 2026 | 10:05 PM

Maharajganj, Jan 10 (UNI) The Gorakhpur Anti-Corruption Organization (ACO) team today arrested Sub-Inspector Mohammad Ashraf Khan, posted at Maharajganj Kotwali, red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a complainant.

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Haryana CM raises key demands at pre-Budget meet, seeks Central support for agriculture, health & industrial growth

10 Jan 2026 | 9:58 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (UNI) Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today placed several important demands related to Haryana for inclusion in the union Budget, including budgetary allocations and key proposals concerning agriculture, rural development, medical education, industries and allied sectors.

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ACB arrests Patwari in corruption case

10 Jan 2026 | 9:22 PM

Srinagar, Jan 10 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday arrested a Patwari for demanding and accepting a bribe amount of Rs 10,000, officials said.

The Anti- Corruption Bureau said a complainant had alleged that he had applied before the authorities for issuance of Revenue extract and bank lien certificate for a property situated at Rakh Soothu BK Pora for Bank Guarantee.

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Army Northern Commander stresses strong intelligence, inter-agency coordination

10 Jan 2026 | 9:21 PM

Srinagar, Jan 10 (UNI) Indian Army’s Northern Command chief, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, on Saturday underscored the need for a robust intelligence grid and enhanced synergy among security agencies, stressing that strong coordination is vital for an effective and timely response to any emerging threat in the region.

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