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UP: 'Shri Girdharlal Byahula Utsav' in Barsana: Mata Ji Gaushala immersed in devotion, chants of Radha Rani

11 Jan 2026 | 7:14 PM

Mathura, Jan 11 (UNI) A unique confluence of devotion and joy was witnessed on Sunday in Barsana, the sacred land of Braj.

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UP: Three die, several injured in 3 separate accidents on Mathura Highways

11 Jan 2026 | 7:06 PM

Mathura, Jan 11 (UNI) In three separate road accidents reported due to high-speed driving on Sunday and late Saturday night, three young men lost their lives while several others were seriously injured on highways in the district.

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UP: Woman, 2 daughters found dead in pond in Bahraich, police probe underway

11 Jan 2026 | 6:56 PM

Bahraich, Jan 11 (UNI) The bodies of a 35-year-old woman and her two young daughters were recovered from a pond in Payagpur town of Bahraich district late Saturday night.

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UP: Administration demolishes 50-yr-old illegal Dargah in Deoria

11 Jan 2026 | 6:49 PM

Deoria, Jan 11 (UNI) The district administration today carried out a demolition drive against a nearly 50-year-old illegal dargah (mazaar) in Deoria.

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Viksit UP: One crore entrepreneurs to emerge from villages

11 Jan 2026 | 6:42 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 ( UNI) A major step has been taken towards making Uttar Pradesh a self-reliant and entrepreneurial state as a plan has been prepared to establish 15 lakh new enterprises in the state over the next five years.

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CM Sai announces 3 pc DA hike, bringing Chhattisgarh at par with centre

11 Jan 2026 | 5:47 PM

Raipur, Jan 11(UNI): In a major policy decision bringing immediate financial relief to government employees, the Chhattisgarh government on Sunday announced a three per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), raising it to 58 per cent, at par with what central government employees recieve.

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Haryana CM Naib Saini targets Punjab Government during Ludhiana visit

11 Jan 2026 | 5:46 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday launched a sharp political attack on the Punjab government while addressing party workers and the public during his visit to Samrala in Ludhiana district. He alleged that successive governments in Punjab, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, have failed to fulfil promises made to the people and accused the current administration of relying on rhetoric instead of governance.

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Himachal Pradesh expands social security net through inclusive pension and welfare reforms

11 Jan 2026 | 5:39 PM

Shimla, Jan 11 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh has expanded social security net through inclusive pension and welfare reforms. The Himachal Pradesh government under Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has strengthened its social security framework by placing inclusive growth, welfare and social justice at the core of governance.

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Punjab CM Mann accuses BJP of divisive politics, targets Congress and Akalis

11 Jan 2026 | 4:39 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday inaugurated a new district library in Bathinda, and used the occasion to launch a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing them of spreading division and misinformation for political gain.

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Which SIR should be considered correct: the Central Election Commission's or the State Election Commission's? - Akhilesh Yadav

11 Jan 2026 | 4:19 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has raised serious questions about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Uttar Pradesh.

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Beheaded body of missing youth recovered in Firozabad, two detained

11 Jan 2026 | 4:02 PM

Firozabad, Jan 11 (UNI) Sensation gripped the Narakhi police station area of Firozabad district on Sunday after the beheaded body of a missing youth was recovered from a tube-well chamber in Jakhaai village.

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Solar irrigation schemes transform farming landscape, strengthen farmers’ economy in Himachal Pradesh

11 Jan 2026 | 3:58 PM

Dharamshala, Jan 11 ( UNI) Farming in Himachal Pradesh, a predominantly hill state, has traditionally faced major irrigation challenges due to difficult terrain and dependence on rainfall. However, with the continuous expansion of irrigation facilities by the state government, the agricultural landscape is witnessing a positive transformation, significantly strengthening farmers’ livelihoods.

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NDRF rescues woman devotee from drowning in the Ganges

11 Jan 2026 | 2:31 PM

Varanasi, Jan 11 (UNI) Since the commencement of the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, the number of devotees in the holy city of Kashi has increased significantly and crowds of devotees are thronging the Ganga ghats for a holy dip.

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MP CM launches Swachch Jal Abhiyan following Indore water contamination deaths

11 Jan 2026 | 2:11 PM

Bhopal, Jan 11 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday evening launched the statewide Swachch Jal Abhiyan (Pure Water Campaign) from Bhopal, underlining that the supply of contaminated drinking water must not be supplied under any circumstances.

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Cong unveils 100-day action plan in UP, bets big on Priyanka Gandhi ahead of 2027

11 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 (UNI) Once again, the “hand” symbol and the name of Priyanka Gandhi are set to resonate across Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape.

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