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UP govt will provide free space to women for business activities in sugarcane committees

19 Apr 2026 | 4:12 PM

Lucknow, Apr 19(UNI) Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide free space in sugarcane committees to promote employment among women and strengthen their economic empowerment.

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UP CM Yogi attacks opposition, calls conduct on 'Nari Shakti Vandan Act' objectionable

19 Apr 2026 | 4:03 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has sharply criticised the opposition, especially terming it as an Indo-Pak alliance of the opposition, over the recent developments in Parliament.

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49 booked, 75 jailed in three months: Superintendent of Police on anti narcotics drive

19 Apr 2026 | 3:37 PM

Nahan, April 19 (UNI) In order to save the young generation from falling into the trap of drug addiction, a dedicated team engaged in anti-drug activities to nab drug traffickers has achieved remarkable success during the first quarter of 2026.

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Two arrested in UP for extortion by threatening girl and family

19 Apr 2026 | 3:36 PM

Chandauli, April 19 (UNI) In a shocking incident from Chandauli district, police in the Dhanapur area have arrested two individuals accused of extorting money and valuables by threatening a young girl and her family, officials said on Sunday.

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Teenage girl found dead under suspicious circumstances in Sitapur

19 Apr 2026 | 3:12 PM

Sitapur, April 19 (UNI) A 14-year-old girl was found dead inside a house in the Behta Chhawani ward of Mahmoodabad Kotwali area, raising serious concerns of foul play.

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Vaccination in UP drive to provide protection against Diphtheria and Tetanus

19 Apr 2026 | 1:42 PM

Lucknow, April 19( UNI) To safeguard children against serious infectious diseases such as Diphtheria and Tetanus, a statewide school-based Tetanus-Diphtheria (TD) vaccination campaign will be conducted from Monday till April 30.

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Army trains J&K cops in ten-day counter insurgency refresh course in Jammu

19 Apr 2026 | 1:18 PM

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) The Indian Army troops trained the Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel in a ten-day joint counter insurgency and counter terrorism refresher course concluded here under the aegis of Tiger Division.

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Parshuram Jayanti: A Wonderful Confluence of Dharma, Valor, and Moral Leadership: Prof. Bihari Lal Sharma

19 Apr 2026 | 12:27 PM

Varanasi, April 19 (UNI) On the auspicious occasion of Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya, Lord Parshuram Jayanti is being celebrated across the country with devotion, faith, and cultural fervor.

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One dead, four injured in e-rickshaw accident in Kannauj

19 Apr 2026 | 11:05 AM

Kannauj, April 19 (UNI) A tragic road accident took place early Sunday morning in Kannauj district’s Saurikh police station area.

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Father kills twin daughters in Noubasta area in Kanpur, arrested

19 Apr 2026 | 11:02 AM

Kanpur, April 19 (UNI) A shocking incident occurred in Kanpur’s Noubasta police station area, where a father allegedly murdered his 11-year-old twin daughters in the early hours of Sunday.

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Himachal: Vikramaditya Singh flags ‘deferment of justice’ in women’s quota rollout

19 Apr 2026 | 12:58 AM

Shimla, Apr 18 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister,Vikramaditya Singh, today criticised the Centre’s approach to the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that its current structure delays implementation and threatens the federal balance.

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Women to be given their share at any cost, claims Naveen Jindal

19 Apr 2026 | 12:25 AM

Kalayat, Apr 18 (UNI) BJP MP Naveen Jindal today blamed the Opposition for non-passing of the 31st Amendment Bill in parliament, brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give 33 per cent reservation to women in parliament and state legislatures, alleging that it reflected the mentality of the opposition.

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Fatal bike crash in Hardoi: Man dies after vehicle catches fire, two injured

18 Apr 2026 | 11:25 PM

Hardoi, Apr 18 (UNI) A tragic road accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the Kotwali Dehat area near Pura Bahadur village, leaving one man dead and two others critically injured.

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Himachal HC upholds six-year ban on Panchayati Raj representatives for false declarations

18 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM

Shimla, Apr 18 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of provisions under the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act that mandate a six-year disqualification for elected panchyat representatives removed on grounds of false declaration, dismissing a petition challenging the penalty as harsh and disproportionate.

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Delegates from 17 countries hold parleys in Rajasthan assembly on legislative drafting

18 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM

Jaipur, Apr 18 (UNI) As many as 43 legislative delegates from 17 countries on Saturday held parleys with Rajasthan legislators in the state assembly here and shared views on the nitty-gritty of legislative drafting and their proper application in drafting an ideal Bill or legislation.
These delegates, mostly the elected peoples' representatives and legislature officers in their respective countries, were on an official visit to the Rajasthan assembly. The visit is part of the 37th International Legislative Drafting (Orientation) Programme organised by the Lok Sabha.

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