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Tourist movement curbed towards Mulbangil–Batoo route near Gulmarg

04 Jun 2026 | 4:46 PM

Srinagar, Jun 4 (UNI) In view of safety concerns, J&K Police on Thursday issued an advisory restricting tourist movement towards the Mulbangil–Batoo route via the Hajibal–Babareshi axis in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

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Majitha police station row: FIR names Bikram Singh Majithia, four others

04 Jun 2026 | 4:45 PM

Chandigarh, June 4 (UNI) Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and four others have been named in an FIR registered in connection with an alleged disturbance at the Majitha police station in Amritsar, with the document being released after directions from a local court.

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Dhillon meets union ministers after taking charge as Punjab BJP chief

04 Jun 2026 | 4:38 PM

Chandigarh, June 4 (UNI) Newly appointed Punjab BJP president Keval Singh Dhillon on Thursday began his first official visit to New Delhi after assuming charge of the party's state unit. He held meetings with senior union ministers and discussed key issues concerning Punjab, including law and order, rural development, and agriculture.

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Promote tourism by linking it with cultural renaissance, employment generation and global recognition: CM Yogi

04 Jun 2026 | 4:21 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today called for promotion of tourism by linking it with cultural renaissance, local economy, employment generation and global recognition.

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Chhattisgarh eyes Basmati cultivation to boost farm incomes, pilot project soon

04 Jun 2026 | 4:01 PM

Raipur, June 4 (UNI) Chhattisgarh is preparing to introduce basmati paddy cultivation in selected parts of the state as part of a broader effort to increase farmers' incomes and promote crop diversification.

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Two held with RDX-based IED in Punjab, major terror plot foiled

04 Jun 2026 | 3:27 PM

Chandigarh, June 4 (UNI) In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) of SAS Nagar has thwarted a significant terror conspiracy by arresting two individuals linked to a foreign-based handler.

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UPCAMP signs MoU with 15 Knowledge Centres to build green workforce in UP

04 Jun 2026 | 3:25 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (UNI) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Project (UPCAMP) Authority, which is being implemented with the support of the World Bank, and 15 Regional Knowledge Centres at the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change.

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Captain's Congress return speculation gains momentum

04 Jun 2026 | 3:19 PM

Chandigarh, June 4 (UNI) Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's potential return to the Congress fold has triggered intense political speculation ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The development gained momentum following statements from senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who confirmed that the veteran leader is in regular contact with the party.

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Night Blood Survey to determine districts will undergo MDA in February

04 Jun 2026 | 3:12 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (UNI) Even as the elimination of Filaria in Uttar Pradesh is in its final stages, the Night Blood Survey (NBS)—set to commence on June 13 across 27 districts—will determine in how many districts the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign against Filaria will be conducted in February next year.

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Major reshuffle in UP Police: 206 PPS officers transferred

04 Jun 2026 | 2:59 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has made a major change in the police administration, transferring 206 Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers.

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Uttar Pradesh on alert after Delhi fire, Yogi orders intensive investigation

04 Jun 2026 | 1:25 PM

Lucknow, Jun 4 (UNI) A day after the devastating fire claimed several lives in a Delhi hotel, the Uttar Pradesh government has increased vigilance regarding fire safety across the state.

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12 years of Modi govt to be celebrated through mass public participation in UP: Yogi Adityanath

04 Jun 2026 | 12:26 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure that the celebrations marking the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Central Government are transformed into a mass public movement, driven by active citizen participation and public awareness across the state.

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Omar Abdullah presses reset as NC hints at returning to confrontational politics over identity and democratic rights

04 Jun 2026 | 12:01 PM

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Srinagar, Jun 4 (UNI) The National Conference's decision to hold a protest in New Delhi for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional guarantees marks a significant political shift for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. After nearly two years of adopting a cautious and cooperative approach towards the Centre, Omar now appears to be recalibrating his politics amid growing internal pressure and public dissatisfaction.

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Delegates arrived in Kashi for BRICS Cultural Working Group meeting

04 Jun 2026 | 11:18 AM

Varanasi, Jun 4 (UNI) The second meeting of the BRICS Cultural Working Group is scheduled to be held at the Taj Hotel in Kashi from Thursday.

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Two alleged gang shooters arrested after Panchkula shootout, councillor’s relative injured

04 Jun 2026 | 8:33 AM

Panchkula, June 4 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Panchkula Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara gangs following a late-night shootout, chase and encounter that began after an attack on a local businessman in Sector 5 of Panchkula.

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