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Punjab Police crosses 35,000 arrests in anti-gangster drive, conducts 469 raids in a day

08 Jun 2026 | 6:47 PM

Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) Punjab Police on Tuesday intensified its ongoing crackdown against organised crime by carrying out 469 raids across the state as part of its anti-gangster campaign, leading to the detention of hundreds of suspects and the arrest of several wanted individuals.

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Shimla gets Rs 3.18-cr sports stadium; Sukhu pushes anti-drug sports drive

08 Jun 2026 | 6:22 PM

Shimla, June 8 (UNI): Sports infrastructure in Shimla received a significant boost on Monday with the inauguration of a Rs 3.18-crore multipurpose sports stadium at Sanjauli, alongside announcements for further development of the historic sports ground and measures aimed at promoting sports and drug-free youth engagement in the state.

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After sweeping three MCs, BJP appoints observers for Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections

08 Jun 2026 | 6:06 PM

Shimla, Jun 8 (UNI) After consolidating its victory in three of the four Municipal Corporations that went to polls recently, the BJP on Monday appointed senior leaders as observers for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections in Mandi, Dharamshala, and Solan to oversee the process and coordinate with elected councillors.

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UP: More Than 11.68 Lakh People Become Literate Under Nav Bharat Saksharta Abhiyan

08 Jun 2026 | 5:58 PM

Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) In its bid to take education to the last person in society and to realize the goal of having an illiteracy-free state. the Uttar Pradesh government's Nav Bharat Literacy Programme is emerging as a medium of positive transformation in the lives of lakhs of people, officials here today said.

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Panchkula launches Special Electoral Roll revision; 4.29 lakh voters to be covered

08 Jun 2026 | 5:54 PM

Panchkula, Jun 8 (UNI) A month-long door-to-door voter verification exercise will commence across Panchkula district from June 15 as part of the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of photo electoral rolls with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date.

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Heat wave to continue across Haryana, Punjab, Delhi till June 10; thunderstorms and hailstorms likely

08 Jun 2026 | 5:48 PM

Panchkula, Jun 8 (UNI) Residents of Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi are likely to face intense heat wave conditions for the next two days before a significant change in weather brings thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorm activity across the region, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Omar Abdullah seeks INDIA bloc support for Statehood protest in Delhi

08 Jun 2026 | 5:39 PM

Srinagar, June 8 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reached out to constituents of the INDIA alliance for support in its upcoming protest in New Delhi on the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, demanding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

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BJP and the Trust will have to answer to nation regarding Ram Temple offering theft case: AAP leader Sanjay Singh

08 Jun 2026 | 5:31 PM

Lucknow, Jun 8(UNI) Aam Aadmi Party's(AAP) Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the Ram Temple Trust over the Ram Temple offering theft case.

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UP Cong launch signature campaign opposing Great Nicobar Project

08 Jun 2026 | 5:30 PM

Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) Supporting Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi's campaign to conserve the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Great Nicobar Islands), Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President, Ajay Rai, has launched a signature campaign here on Monday to oppose the Great Nicobar Project.

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CM inaugurates Himachal's first women's de-addiction centre at Mashobra

08 Jun 2026 | 5:17 PM

Shimla, June 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated Himachal Pradesh's first government-run women's de-addiction and rehabilitation centre, 'Nav Jeevan', at Mashobra near Shimla, describing drug abuse as a major social and humanitarian challenge requiring both compassion for victims and strict action against traffickers.

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UP emerges as model in fight against malnutrition, nutritious food, reaching 15.6 million beneficiaries

08 Jun 2026 | 4:45 PM

Lucknow, Jun 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as an effective national model in the fight against malnutrition. Owing to the proactive efforts of the Mahila Evam Bal Vikas Vibhag and the Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Yojana, the Take Home Ration (THR) Scheme, being implemented across the state, provides renewed strength to maternal and child nutrition.

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ASI injured as pistol accidentally goes off during weapon inspection in Amritsar

08 Jun 2026 | 4:29 PM

Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI): A police personnel sustained serious injuries after a firearm allegedly discharged accidentally during a weapon inspection at the armoury branch of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) office in Amritsar on Tuesday, officials said.

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UP govt set to gift 5 new Integrated AYUSH Hospitals and Colleges

08 Jun 2026 | 4:24 PM

Lucknow, Jun 8 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government is continuously taking significant steps to strengthen the AYUSH healthcare system and expand quality healthcare and medical education across the state. In this direction, the government has decided to establish 5 new Integrated AYUSH Hospitals and Colleges.

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Dragged from homes, tied and paraded: Punjab assault video sparks outrage; police launch probe

08 Jun 2026 | 4:21 PM

Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) A controversy has erupted in Punjab’s Sri Muktsar Sahib district after two youths were allegedly tied with ropes, assaulted and paraded through a village over suspicions of mobile phone theft, with videos of the incident widely circulating on social media.

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India crush Afghanistan by 300 runs, script biggest Test win in history

08 Jun 2026 | 4:16 PM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, June 8 (UNI) India registered the biggest victory in their Test cricket history after crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in New Chandigarh, completing a dominant performance inside three days and rewriting a long-standing national record.

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