States

National Green Tribunal stays felling of trees

13 Dec 2025 | 3:28 AM

Nashik, Dec 12 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal has temperorily stayed the felling of trees in the Tapovan area of Nashik till January 15.

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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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Two killed in road accident in Dhule

13 Dec 2025 | 3:14 AM

Dhule, Dec 12 (UNI) Two people were killed on the spot after an unknown vehicle hit their two-wheeler at Fagane village on Dhule-Jalgaon road in the district.

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Tripura Police seize heroin, Yabba tablets; three arrested in Ambassa

13 Dec 2025 | 3:12 AM

Agartala, Dec 12 (UNI) In a major anti-drug operation, Tripura police in Ambassa of Dhalai district intercepted a vehicle and arrested three persons, including the driver, with 1.836 kg of suspected heroin, and 10,000 Yabba/methamphetamine tablets hidden within the vehicle.

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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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Jharkhand millet mission renamed 'Jharkhand Madua Kranti': Minister Shilpi Tirkey

13 Dec 2025 | 3:04 AM

Ranchi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Jharkhand Millet Mission will now be known as “Jharkhand Madua Kranti”, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey announced.

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No eligible voter should be left out during SIR: Jharkhand CEO roll

13 Dec 2025 | 2:55 AM

Ranchi, Dec 12 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K. Ravi Kumar has urged all eligible voters, especially those who migrated from other states, to ensure their names are correctly listed during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

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Deputy chairperson Dr. Neelam Gorhe interacts with women in Chandrapur's Navargaon

13 Dec 2025 | 2:52 AM

Chandrapur, Dec 12 (UNI) In the midst of ongoing Winter Session of the Legislature in Nagpur, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Dr. Neelam Gorhe today interacted with women, referred to as Ladkya Bahini (dear sisters) at Navargaon village in Sindewahi taluka of the district, offering them key guidance and encouragement on women empowerment and financial independence.

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Indo-Maldivian joint military exercise EKUVERIN 2025 progressing in Kerala capital

13 Dec 2025 | 2:51 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 12 (UNI) The Indo-Maldivian Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN 2025 is progressing steadily in the Kerala capital, with soldiers of the Indian Army’s Southern Command training alongside contingents from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
The exercise, now in its mid-phase, aims to enhance interoperability, operational coordination, and combat readiness through joint drills in amphibious environments.

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Data entry operator arrested while taking Rs 14,000 bribe

13 Dec 2025 | 2:48 AM

Patna, Dec 12 (UNI) The Vigilance sleuths today arrested Chandan Kumar Sharma, a data entry operator at the Block Education Officer’s office in Akodiya Gola, Rohtas district, while taking a bribe of Rs 14,000.

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AP: Anganwadi workers stage dharna for higher wages

13 Dec 2025 | 2:41 AM

Kakinada, Dec12 (UNI) Anganwadi workers owing allegiance to the AP Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, an affiliate of CITU, staged dharna in front of the Collectorate here on Friday in support of their demands, mainly increase of wages and reduction of Apps workload.

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International Mountain Day: Giripremi hosts special programmes on Glacier conservation

13 Dec 2025 | 2:39 AM

Pune, Dec 12 ( UNI) To mark International Mountain Day, celebrated annually with a theme announced by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Giripremi today organized two special programmes highlighting mountain protection, glacier conservation, and environmental awareness.

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Maha Municipal Elections likely in January; Zilla Parishad polls may be delayed: BJP's Ravindra Chavan

13 Dec 2025 | 2:35 AM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (UNI) There is a strong possibility that elections to major municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, will be held in January.

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