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Haryana: Govt safeguards job security of contractual employees post-strike

16 Apr 2025 | 8:27 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI) The Haryana Government has decided that job security will remain intact for those contractual employees working in any board or corporation who had participated in the strike from July 20 to August 3, 2024.

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HP: Arhtiyas flouting laws in Solan Vegetable Market

16 Apr 2025 | 8:24 PM

Solan, Apr 16 (UNI) The vegetable market located in Kather, Solan, has once again come under the scanner as farmers have raised serious allegations against some 'arhtiyas' (commission agents), accusing them of colluding with APMC officials.

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Deport Rohingyas to save Jammu: J&K BJP MLA

Deport Rohingyas to save Jammu: J&K BJP MLA

16 Apr 2025 | 7:50 PM

Jammu, Apr 16 (UNI) Raising a concern on the uncontrolled mushrooming and the security and demographic change threats, BJP MLA Choudhary Vikram Randhawa on Wednesday called for the complete deportation of Rohingyas, Bangladeshis to save Jammu.

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Dulat’s claim on Farooq privately backing Art 370 abrogation sparks political storm

Dulat’s claim on Farooq privately backing Art 370 abrogation sparks political storm

16 Apr 2025 | 7:44 PM

Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) National Conference (NC) patron and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah had privately endorsed abrogation of Article 370 and even expressed readiness to "help" in the process if taken into "confidence", former head of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) A.S. Dulat has reportedly claimed in his latest book, triggering sharp reactions from the political opponents.

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J&K: 4 of a family rescued after shikara capsizes in Dal Lake

J&K: 4 of a family rescued after shikara capsizes in Dal Lake

16 Apr 2025 | 7:22 PM

Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) A family of four had a narrow escape on Wednesday after their shikara overturned here in Kashmir's Dal Lake due to strong gusty winds, officials said

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Punjab VB arrests SC Finance Corporation District Manager for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe

Punjab VB arrests SC Finance Corporation District Manager for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe

16 Apr 2025 | 7:11 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Chiman Lal, posted as District Manager, Punjab Scheduled Caste Land Development and Finance Corporation, Tarn Taran, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

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UP: Driver, conductor die as school bus collides with trailer

UP: Driver, conductor die as school bus collides with trailer

16 Apr 2025 | 6:20 PM

Pratapgarh (UP), Apr 16 (UNI) The bus driver and conductor of a school bus were killed when their vehicle collided with a trailer in the Kohdaur area of Pratapgarh district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said here.

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JK Medical Council signs MoU with Asia Pacific Division and UNESCO Chair

JK Medical Council signs MoU with Asia Pacific Division and UNESCO Chair

16 Apr 2025 | 5:07 PM

Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Division and the Department of Education, International Chair in Bioethics (UNESCO Chair).

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Editors, publishers appeal to J&K CM for equitable advertisement policy

Editors, publishers appeal to J&K CM for equitable advertisement policy

16 Apr 2025 | 4:43 PM

Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) A group of aggrieved newspaper printers, publishers, and Editors on Wednesday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to end 'pick and choose' advertisement policy.

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Commission agents flouting laws in Solan Vegetable Market, allege farmers

16 Apr 2025 | 4:33 PM

Solan, Apr 16 (UNI) The vegetable market located in Kather, Solan, has once again come under the scanner as farmers have raised serious allegations against some arhtiyas (commission agents), accusing them of colluding with Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) officials.

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Septuagenarian kills daughter-in-law, commits suicide in UP

Septuagenarian kills daughter-in-law, commits suicide in UP

16 Apr 2025 | 3:52 PM

Shahjahanpur (UP), Apr 16 (UNI) A septuagenarian hanged himself and committed suicide after killing his 30-year-old daughter-in-law allegedly over minor dispute in Kant area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, a senior police officer said here.

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BSF arrests 3 drug smugglers

BSF arrests 3 drug smugglers

16 Apr 2025 | 3:32 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI) In two separate incidents, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended three smugglers and recovered over 2 kg heroin being carried by a drone in Punjab.

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Man with links to Pak-based smugglers held with 3 kg heroin

Man with links to Pak-based smugglers held with 3 kg heroin

16 Apr 2025 | 3:28 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI)The Punjab Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested a man from a village in Tarn Taran district who was allegedly linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, said state DGP Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday.

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Ex-RAW chief Dulat claims Farooq privately backed Art 370 abrogation, kicks off political storm

Ex-RAW chief Dulat claims Farooq privately backed Art 370 abrogation, kicks off political storm

16 Apr 2025 | 3:23 PM

Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) National Conference (NC) patron and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah had privately endorsed abrogation of Article 370 and even expressed readiness to "help" in the process if taken into "confidence", former head of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) A.S. Dulat has reportedly claimed in his latest book, triggering sharp reactions from the political opponents.

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Bajwa's '50-bombs' statement heats up political temperature in Punjab; AAP chief dares him to open debate

Bajwa's '50-bombs' statement heats up political temperature in Punjab; AAP chief dares him to open debate

16 Apr 2025 | 3:02 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI) Amid the political storm over Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa's "50-bombs" statement, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party Chief Aman Arora on Wednesday dared the Leader of Opposition to an open debate on the matter.

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