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High-profile election to choose new UP BJP President today

13 Dec 2025 | 10:32 AM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (UNI) The much-anticipated election for the new Uttar Pradesh BJP state president takes place on Saturday.

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Light snow likely in high reaches over next few days

13 Dec 2025 | 9:52 AM

Shimla, Dec 13 (UNI) After a gap of nearly two months, higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness a brief change in weather, bringing partial relief from the prolonged dry spell.

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Let us dedicate ourselves to supporting youth to build peaceful society: J&K LG

13 Dec 2025 | 3:56 AM

Jammu, Dec 12 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called upon the youth and all sections of society to follow the message of General Zorawar Singh for moral clarity, unwavering conviction to shape the better future and empower the marginalised.

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Minister Anil Vij orders suspension of ASI for delay in recording statement

13 Dec 2025 | 3:46 AM

Kaithal, Dec 12 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labor Minister Anil Vij has issued orders to suspend the ASI for delay in recording the statement of the victim in a case, forcing her to allegedly commit suicide in the meeting of the District Grievance Redressal Committee held at RKSD College.

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Mock drill organised at HPCA Cricket Stadium ahead of T-20 cricket match

13 Dec 2025 | 3:29 AM

Dharamsala, Dec 12 (UNI) A mock drill was conducted at the HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala in preparation for the upcoming T20 cricket match scheduled for December 14. This T20 match will be played between India and South Africa.

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Amit Shah to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue in Panchkula on December 24

13 Dec 2025 | 3:26 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 12 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said today that union Home Minister Amit Shah will unveil a 41-feet tall statue of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 24, at Atal Park in MDC Sector 1, Panchkula.

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Uttarakhand to follow UP's 'One Jail One Product' model to reform prisoners, equip them with skills

13 Dec 2025 | 3:20 AM

Dehradun Dec 12 (UNI) Uttarakhand will follow the Uttar Pradesh model of 'One Jail One Product' to create prison specific products, reform inmates and equip them with vocational skills. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asked the state prisons authorities to ensure that prisoners are trained in respective vocations with the help of ITIs.

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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day celebrated in Civil Hospital Kangra

13 Dec 2025 | 3:10 AM

Kangra, Dec12 (UNI) Civil Hospital Kangra observed Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day today, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring equal, accessible and high-quality healthcare for all sections of society. The event was organised in collaboration with Sub-Divisional Legal Authorities, highlighting the joint responsibility of the health and legal systems in protecting citizens’ health rights.

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Shoshan Mukti Manch slams BJP after SC Morcha leader accuses MLA of threats

13 Dec 2025 | 3:08 AM

Shimla, Dec 12 (UNI) A political controversy has deepened in Himachal Pradesh after a BJP SC Morcha leader from Churah lodged a formal complaint accusing Chamba MLA Hans Raj of threatening him.

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Injured leopard died after attacking 4 forest guards in Rajsamand

13 Dec 2025 | 2:14 AM

Jaipur, Dec 12 (UNI) An injured leopard that reportedly was hit by some unidentified truck on the Rajsamand-Udaipur 4-lane highway near Nathdwara Thursday night has died after injuring 4 foresters who were trying to rescue the animal.

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Major relief for farmers in UP: 50 Urad Procurement Centres to open across 17 districts

13 Dec 2025 | 2:08 AM

Lucknow, Dec 12 (UNI) Farmers in Uttar Pradesh have received a major boost as NAFED is set to open 50 urad dal (pulses) procurement centers across 17 districts.

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ED raids on cough syrup syndicate continue across multiple states

13 Dec 2025 | 1:43 AM

Lucknow, Dec 12 (UNI) Raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which began early Friday morning, continued at numerous locations across the country when reports last came in today evening.

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Ropeway projects in Uttarakhand to undergo approval of high-level URDC

13 Dec 2025 | 1:35 AM

Dehradun, Dec 12 (UNI) Uttarakhand government today said that all ropeway projects will have to undergo approval from high-level state ropeway development committee that will have its first board meeting before December end.

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Centre’s anti-Maoist push faces questions as Bastar Olympics exposes gaps in youth outreach

13 Dec 2025 | 1:21 AM

By Shishir Roy
Raipur, Dec 12 (UNI) The central and state governments are moving ahead with an ambitious plan to eliminate Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026, a target repeatedly emphasized in high level security and administrative briefings.

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Two separate tragic road accidents claim lives of young girls

13 Dec 2025 | 1:19 AM

Ballia / Lucknow, Dec 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh witnessed two heartbreaking road accidents this week, resulting in the deaths of two young schoolgirls in Ballia and Lucknow.

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