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Special focus on data-driven strategy for zero fatality: Hemraj Bairwa DC Kangra

16 Jan 2026 | 11:29 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 16 (UNI) A review meeting under National Road Safety Month was held on Thursday at the NIC auditorium of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, focusing on achieving the target of zero road fatalities.

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Pregnant woman killed, 3 injured as speeding truck hits car in Himachal

16 Jan 2026 | 11:13 AM

Shimla, Jan 16 (UNI) A pregnant woman was killed and three members of her family were seriously injured in a road accident near Tunnel No. 4 in the Baloh area on Thursday evening, police said.

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Veterans played a pivotal role in society’s development: HP Governor

16 Jan 2026 | 10:11 AM

Sujanpur Tira (HP), Jan 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised veterans for their significant contributions to society and the nation, both during their service and after retirement. He said their discipline, leadership, and spirit of service serve as role models for the youth.

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Icy winds from mountains turns UP into severe cold condition

16 Jan 2026 | 10:03 AM

Lucknow, Jan 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is experiencing severe cold and the icy winds blowing from the mountains have brought night temperatures below normal and impacting people's life.

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Chief Justice Surya Kant to visit Kashi; traffic restrictions imposed

16 Jan 2026 | 9:53 AM

Varanasi, Jan 16 (UNI) Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, is set to arrive in Kashi on a two-day visit starting Friday evening.

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No need for high security provided by IPS: Vikramaditya Singh

16 Jan 2026 | 12:46 AM

Shimla, Jan 15 (UNI) Amid the continuing confrontation between ministers and the IAS and police association in Himachal Pradesh, Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday said that he does not require high-security cover provided by IPS officers, responding sharply to the recent statement of the IPS Officers’ Association.
Reacting to the association’s expression of concern over his remarks on IAS and IPS officers, Vikramaditya Singh said the IPS Association need not worry about his security as he is not a protectee of the IPS.

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HP: Shahpur hosts first-ever sub-division level Army Day celebration

16 Jan 2026 | 12:08 AM

Shahpur (Kangra), Jan 15 (UNI) For the first time, the 78th Army Day was celebrated at the sub-division level in Shahpur with great enthusiasm and solemnity on Thursday.

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Agra woman files case against social media influencer over obscene content

16 Jan 2026 | 12:01 AM

Agra, Jan15 (UNI) A woman in Agra filed a complaint at the cyber police station against a social media influencer on Thursday, alleging that obscene content was being circulated on Instagram and was accessible to children.

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Secularism is not about a crash course: Javed Akhtar at JLF-2026

15 Jan 2026 | 11:53 PM

Jaipur, Jan 15 (UNI) Renowned film scriptwriter-poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday said secularism can not be taught or inculcated through a crash course and a secular way of life is inculcated in an individual's mind based on the surrounding socio-political environment.

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HP: SC Commission Chairman, members meet family of deceased student Pallavi

15 Jan 2026 | 11:52 PM

Dharamshala, Jan 15 (UNI) Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Scheduled Caste Commission Kuldeep Kumar, along with members Advocate Vijay Kumar and Advocate Digvijay Malhotra, on Thursday met the parents of Pallavi, a Dalit student of Government College, Dharamshala, who died on December 26 after alleged ragging and harassment by fellow classmates.

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Jaguars, Apache Choppers, Brahmos missile add grandeur - gaiety to Army Parade in Jaipur.

15 Jan 2026 | 11:50 PM

Jaipur, Jan 15 (UNI) Ceremonial parade by troops alongwith equipment-weaponry system and fly past by Jaguar fighters and Apache and Chetak helicopters met with cheers and applause from spectators as the soldiers celebrated the 78th Army Day on Mahal Road, Jagatpura here Thursday.

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Over one crore devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti Snan in Prayagraj

15 Jan 2026 | 10:59 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 15 (UNI) A profound surge of devotion was witnessed in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. On the second major Snan of the Magh Mela, held along the sacred banks of the Triveni Sangam, devotees from across the country gathered to take a holy dip at the confluence.

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Assamese student allegedly assaulted in MP tribal university

15 Jan 2026 | 10:55 PM

Bhopal, Jan 15 (UNI) A student from Assam was allegedly thrashed by five fellow students at the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) at Amarkantak in the Anuppur district of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh. .

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Suspected Pak drone movement spotted in Poonch, Samba; IED defused in Rajouri

15 Jan 2026 | 10:53 PM

Jammu, Jan 15 (UNI) Security forces today responded promptly after suspected Pakistani drones were spotted along the Line of Control and International Border while an Improvised Explosive Device was also defused by the joint team of police and army in separate incidents across the Jammu region.

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Mild earthquake hits J&K’s Baramulla, tremors felt in several areas

15 Jan 2026 | 10:50 PM

Srinagar, Jan 15 (UNI) A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Baramulla district of Jammu Kashmir on Thursday evening, triggering tremors in adjoining areas, officials said
According to official data, the tremor occurred at 7:10 pm with its epicentre located 19 km west-northwest of Srinagar.

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