CM, others push for JKCCE postponement as age-relaxation decision pending

Srinagar, Dec 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several J&K leaders on Saturday urged the JK Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to postpone the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) citing mounting uncertainty caused by the pending approval of age relaxation for aspirants.

HP govt to seek legal opinion on HC order quashing ZP delimination

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government on Saturday indicated that it would seek legal opinion on whether to challenge in the Supreme Court the High Court’s judgment that quashed the Council of Ministers’ decision altering the basis of delimitation for Zila Parishad constituencies.

Himachal: Snow likely in Lahaul-Spiti soon

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) The higher reaches of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh remained in the grip of icy cold conditions on Saturday with water sources beginning to freeze as minimum temperatures across Himachal continued to hover between minus six to ten degrees, according to the Meteorological Centre Shimla.

IIT BHU creates history on 5th Day of placements, receives over 1000 offers

Varanasi, Dec 6 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has set a new record in the first phase of placements for the academic session 2025-26.

Himachal HC rejects plea over disputed MCQ in Constable Recruitment Test

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a police constable aspirant challenging the evaluation of a multiple-choice question that allegedly carried two correct answers.
Justice Sandeep Sharma held that the court cannot determine the examining body’s intention in framing a question, nor could it substitute the view of subject experts.

Himachal: Snow likely in Lahaul-Spiti soon

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) The higher reaches of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh remained in the grip of icy cold conditions on Saturday with water sources beginning to freeze as minimum temperatures across Himachal continued to hover between minus sex to ten degrees, according to the Meteorological Centre Shimla.

Parties pursuing appeasement policies harming India: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced several significant decisions aimed at strengthening social security, protecting public infrastructure, and ensuring dignity for all sections of society.

UP to launch "One District, One Cuisine"

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Following the remarkable success of Uttar Pradesh’s One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath government is now actively considering a new initiative, One District, One Cuisine
(ODOC).

Historic 15.59 per cent increase in UP excise revenue till Nov

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh excise revenue has registered a significant 15.59 per cent increase during the financial year 2025-26.

Mild earthquake jolts Chamba

Chamba/Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) A mild earthquake shook parts of the Chamba district late Friday night, causing momentary panic among residents in the seismically sensitive region.

Eight flights cancelled from Srinagar Airport amid nationwide disruptions

Srinagar, Dec 6 (UNI) Flight operations continued to witness major disruptions at Srinagar International Airport on Saturday, as eight flights, including seven operated by IndiGo, were cancelled amid nationwide flight disruptions, officials said.

Country's new slogan should be 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Samvidhan': Akhilesh

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, on the death anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, has coined a new slogan of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Samvidhan'.

Why 'Achche Din' elude Bahujans: Mayawati raises question on Ambedkar Diwas

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) On the occasion of the Parinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President and former four-time Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, paid floral tributes at her New Delhi residence.

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh has accelerated the digitisation of enumeration forms of voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision ( SIR) and has achieved over 91 per cent mark with 5 days left for the completion of the work.

UP inspector found dead inside quarters at police station

Jalaun (UP), Dec 6 (UNI) Inspector Arun Kumar Rai, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Kuthound police station, died on Friday night inside his official quarters under circumstances that are currently under investigation, police said on Saturday.