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UP: Man gets lifer for murder in Bahraich

Bahraich (UP), Apr 24 (UNI) A murder accused was sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000 by a court in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, prosecution sources said here.
Sources said that on April 26, 2020, Sundar Lal, a resident of village Sohni Balaigaon, attacked the residence of the plaintiff Ashiya in an inebriated state. "When the plaintiff's son Pawan Kumar tried to stop him, the accused attacked him on neck with a knife and seriously injured him, who later died," they said.
Prosecution sources said that after investigation on the basis of evidence and testimonies, a charge sheet was filed against the accused on May 13, 2020 under other related sections including murder.
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MBBS student dies, friend critical in late-night accident in Lucknow's Sushant Golf city

16 Feb 2026 | 9:33 AM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (UNI) A 23-year-old MBBS student was killed and his friend critically injured in a late-night road accident in Lucknow’s Sushant Golf City area, police said on Monday.
The deceased, Dhruv Agarwal, was a final-year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences and lived in the institute’s hostel. He was the son of Rajeev Agarwal, a resident of Bijnor district. His friend Hardik, a native of Meerut and also an MBBS student, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment.

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Himachal CM's Kanyadan Yojana benefits 325 families in Una district

16 Feb 2026 | 9:13 AM

Una (HP), Feb 16 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government’s Chief Minister Kanyadan Yojana has provided financial assistance of Rs 1,65,75,000 to 325 eligible families in Una district over the past three years, officials said.

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Himachal Pradesh approves Rs 1,617 crore for 1st phase of healthcare modernization

16 Feb 2026 | 12:50 AM

Shimla, Feb 15 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has approved Rs 1,617 crore in the first phase of a Rs 3,000 crore comprehensive healthcare modernisation initiative aimed at strengthening public health infrastructure and ensuring affordable, high-quality medical services across the state, an official said on Sunday.

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UP: Illegal property worth Rs 3 5 cr frozen in Chandauli under NDPS Act

16 Feb 2026 | 12:18 AM

Chandauli, Feb 15 (UNI) In a major crackdown on narcotics-related organised crime, the police have temporarily frozen immovable properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore, allegedly acquired through illegal drug trafficking in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Sunday.

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Maha Shivratri concludes Prayagraj Magh Mela, over 22 cr devotees take holy dip

16 Feb 2026 | 12:10 AM

Prayagraj/Varanasi, Feb 15 (UNI) The Magh Mela, symbolising faith, penance and devotion, concluded on Sunday on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri at the holy Sangam in Prayagraj.

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