States

Monsoon set to hit Himachal in next 2-3 days

20 Jun 2025 | 12:04 AM

Shimla, June 19 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to advance over parts of Himachal Pradesh within the next two to three days.

see more..

Himachal HC quashes NOC rejection, allows doctor to join Super Specialty Course

19 Jun 2025 | 11:55 PM

Shimla, June 19 (UNI) In a significant judgment benefiting medical professionals, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the state government’s decision to deny a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Dr. Pankaj Sharma, a Senior Resident at Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College (PJLNGMC), Chamba, for pursuing a super specialty course in Medical Oncology.

see more..

Arunachal: Young labourer murdered in Chimpu, accused arrested

19 Jun 2025 | 11:51 PM

Itanagar, June 19 (UNI) In a tragic turn of events, a 22-year-old labourer, Prabash Doley, was found murdered last night near an under-construction building close to the Bharat Petroleum outlet at Saturday Market, Chimpu.

see more..
Water disputes between Andhra, Telangana should be resolved amicably: Chandrababu Naidu

Water disputes between Andhra, Telangana should be resolved amicably: Chandrababu Naidu

19 Jun 2025 | 11:46 PM

Vijayawada, June 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu suggested that the water disputes on utilising the Godavari and Krishna river waters should be resolved amicably between the AP and Telangana governments.

see more..

AP CM: Yogandhra aims to set two Guinness records, 22 World Records

19 Jun 2025 | 11:46 PM

Vijayawada, June 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for a grand celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21 in Visakhapatnam.

see more..
Odisha: PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for multiple railway projects Friday

Odisha: PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for multiple railway projects Friday

19 Jun 2025 | 11:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate several key railway projects worth over Rs.2700 crore during his visit to Odisha on Friday.

see more..

Shoolini University retains top private university spot in India in QS rankings

19 Jun 2025 | 11:40 PM

Solan, June 19 (UNI) Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh has once again been named the top private university in India, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, released by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

see more..
SOS International demands refugee status for PoJK displaced

SOS International demands refugee status for PoJK displaced

19 Jun 2025 | 11:38 PM

Jammu, Jun 19 (UNI) As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20, Rajiv Chuni, Chairman SOS International- an organisation for displaced persons of Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) on Thursday demanded refugee status for PoJK displaced persons.

see more..

Telangana Cyber Security arrests 15 repeat offenders for online child sexual abuse material

19 Jun 2025 | 11:32 PM

Hyderabad, June 19 (UNI) In a major crackdown on repeat offenders involved in cases of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM), the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), has arrested 15 individuals across various districts in Telangana during a statewide special operation.

see more..
Telangana govt urges Centre to stall Banakacharla project proposed by AP govt

Telangana govt urges Centre to stall Banakacharla project proposed by AP govt

19 Jun 2025 | 11:28 PM

Hyderabad/ New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy today urged the Union government to stall the Godavari-Banakacharla Project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, which they said is against natural justice and the interests of Telangana.

see more..

Order for removal of Gram Panchayat head of Pekha withdrawn

19 Jun 2025 | 11:23 PM

Shimla, June 19 (UNI) The order for removal of Pradhan Gram Panchayat Pekha, Sharmila Devi alias Ramila Devi, has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

see more..

Mission Milk: Himachal's Dairy drive to empower rural economy

19 Jun 2025 | 10:58 PM

Shimla, June 19 (UNI) In a determined bid to uplift the rural economy and generate self-employment opportunities, the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday rolled out an ambitious plan to expand its dairy infrastructure.

see more..

Srinagar sizzles at 35.2 degrees C, highest June temperature in 20 years

19 Jun 2025 | 10:52 PM

Srinagar, June 19 (UNI) Kashmir witnessed an intense heatwave today, with several places including Srinagar recording their highest June temperature in decades.

see more..

School children in Mizoram falling prey to drugs, warns expert

19 Jun 2025 | 10:50 PM

Aizawl, June 19 (UNI) Raising alarm across Mizoram, a leading de-addiction expert on Thursday warned that drug abuse is increasingly affecting school-going children in the state, underlining an urgent need for mass awareness among the youth.

see more..
Special court to be set up in districts to hear Arms Act cases: Bihar DGP

Special court to be set up in districts to hear Arms Act cases: Bihar DGP

19 Jun 2025 | 10:48 PM

Patna, June 19 (UNI) A special fast-track court would be constituted in every district of Bihar to hear Arms Act cases, said top police official here on Thursday.

see more..