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Action taken against smuggling of rare ferns in Sangrah, Rs 30,000 fine imposed

15 Apr 2026 | 4:40 PM

Nahan, April 15 (UNI) The Forest Department has taken major action in the case of smuggling of the rare ferns "Birna" in the Ghats forest area, a forest reserve under the Sangrah Forest Board.

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Punjab farmer unions to launch statewide 'rail roko' on April 17 over wheat procurement delay

15 Apr 2026 | 4:39 PM

Chandigarh, April 15 (UNI) Expressing strong resentment over the stalled procurement of wheat and the lack of relaxation in quality specifications, several prominent farmer organizations in Punjab have jointly announced a statewide 'Rail Roko' (train blockade) on April 17.

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Women’s Reservation Bill takes center stage as Mayawati seeks quotas for marginalized women

15 Apr 2026 | 4:25 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) The issue of women’s reservation dominated political discourse on Wednesday as Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati called for inclusive implementation of the proposed legislation.

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Tension in Noida Sector 63 as police disperse protesting workers

15 Apr 2026 | 4:04 PM

Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar), April 15 (UNI) Tension briefly escalated in Sector 63 of Noida on Wednesday when a group of workers attempted to stage a protest and allegedly engage in vandalism. However, the situation was swiftly brought under control due to the heavy deployment of police forces.

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Haroli Festival–2026 concludes at the Pinnacle of Joy and enthusiasm in Haroli of Una

15 Apr 2026 | 4:04 PM

Una (HP), April 15 (UNI) Adorned with the festive spirit of Baisakhi and the vibrant hues of folk culture, the state-level Haroli Festival reached its zenith of joy and enthusiasm last night, concluding with a grand finale.

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Registration for 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra begins

15 Apr 2026 | 3:44 PM

Jammu, Apr 15 (UNI) The registration for 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra started on Wednesday via both online and offline modes.

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Varanasi court acquits SP MLA Abhay Singh in 25-year-old assault case

15 Apr 2026 | 3:42 PM

Varanasi, April 15 (UNI) Special Court (MP/MLA) Judge Yajuvendra Vikram Singh on Wednesday acquitted all six accused in the nearly 24-year-old attempt to murder case lodged by former MP Dhananjay Singh, granting them the benefit of the doubt.

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Urban Challenge Fund will give new impetus to urban development in UP: Khattar

15 Apr 2026 | 3:28 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) In a virtual meeting on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) on Wednesday under the chairmanship of union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, states were asked to study the fund's guidelines and begin implementation promptly. Khattar stressed completing the processes on priority so that benefits of the scheme can reach the people in a timely manner.

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Tata Motors achieves 10 lakh commercial Vvehicles production milestone at its Lucknow plant

15 Apr 2026 | 3:27 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) Tata Motors Ltd., India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Wednesday marked a defining milestone with the rollout of the 10th lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, commemorating more than three and a half decades of its presence in Uttar Pradesh and its contribution to industrial excellence, economic growth, skill development and sustained livelihood creation.

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Jammu Sociologist highlights struggles of border villagers, calls for land rights

15 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM

Jammu, Apr 15 (UNI) A Jammu-based sociologist, during her 10-day visit to the Khour-Akhnoor sectors near the Indo-Pak border, has claimed that life is ‘tough’ for the border dwellers, who fight every day for their rights, hoping that ‘all will be well’ in the days to come.

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Lucknow’s Roshan-ud-Daula, Chattar Manzil projects to redefine UP’s experiential Heritage Tourism

15 Apr 2026 | 2:24 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) Lucknow’s push to position itself as a city of ‘urban living heritage’ is gaining momentum, with work now moving ahead on transforming the iconic Roshan-ud-Daula building and Chattar Manzil into immersive tourism destinations.

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Yogi writes to UP Congress chief on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, seeks cooperation

15 Apr 2026 | 1:52 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has written to state Congress chief Ajay Rai requesting cooperation on women's reservation.

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Two die of suspected suffocation while cleaning wheat storage pit in Hardoi

15 Apr 2026 | 1:35 PM

Hardoi, April 15 (UNI) A tragic incident was reported from Jalalpur village under Bilgram police station area of Hardoi district, where two men lost their lives, allegedly due to suffocation inside a wheat storage pit, police said on Wednesday.

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Youth shot dead following minor dispute with relative in Shahjahanpur

15 Apr 2026 | 1:00 PM

Shahjahanpur, April 15 (UNI) A 25-year-old man, Shyam Sundar, was shot dead on Tuesday night in Bari Khas village under the Madanapur police station area after a minor dispute with a relative turned violent.

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Woman dies, husband severely injured after high-tension wire sparks fire in Banda village

15 Apr 2026 | 12:54 PM

Banda, April 15 (UNI) A tragic fire incident in Girwan village, about 40 km from the district headquarters, claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman and left her husband critically injured, police said on Wednesday.

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