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Himachal: HC raps Sukhu Govt over delay in RERA appointments

Himachal: HC raps Sukhu Govt over delay in RERA appointments

20 Jun 2025 | 3:44 PM

Shimla, June 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government over its failure to appoint a full-time Chairman and members to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) within the stipulated time.

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Vidya Negi appointed Chairperson of Himachal Women's Commission after 30-month gap

20 Jun 2025 | 3:30 PM

Shimla, June 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh government on Friday appointed Vidya Negi of Manali, Kullu, as the Chairperson of the Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Women.

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Rain likely in almost all districts of Madhya Pradesh

Rain likely in almost all districts of Madhya Pradesh

20 Jun 2025 | 3:21 PM

Bhopal, Jun 20 (UNI) The southwest monsoon has now covered all districts of Madhya Pradesh, bringing cloudy skies and rain to the entire state, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

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Naxalite killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Naxalite killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

20 Jun 2025 | 2:44 PM

Kanker (Chhattisgarh), June 20 (UNI) A Naxalite was killed in an encounter between the police and Naxalites in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh on Friday morning, police said.

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J&K: Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra in Poonch likely from July 28

J&K: Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra in Poonch likely from July 28

20 Jun 2025 | 12:33 PM

Jammu, June 20 (UNI) The 12-day-long Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Yatra this year is likely to begin on July 28 in the bordering Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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94 J&K students evacuated from war-hit Iran safely reach Kashmir

94 J&K students evacuated from war-hit Iran safely reach Kashmir

20 Jun 2025 | 12:07 PM

Srinagar, June 20 ( UNI) All 94 students from Kashmir, who were evacuated from war-hit Iran, have safely returned to the Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Student Association (JKSA) said on Friday
The first batch of 110 Indian evacuated students — including 94 from Jammu and Kashmir — landed in Delhi late Wednesday night. The students, all enrolled at Urmia Medical University, were evacuated through Armenia and Doha.

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Himachal Deputy CM, MLA receive death threats on social media; FIR registered

Himachal Deputy CM, MLA receive death threats on social media; FIR registered

20 Jun 2025 | 10:56 AM

Una, June 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia have received death threats via social media, prompting the police to register an FIR at Haroli police station late Thursday night.

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Himachal: Missing Kinnaur boy found safe in Narkanda

20 Jun 2025 | 10:06 AM

Shimla, June 20 (UNI) A 12-year-old boy, reported missing from Kinnaur, was found wandering in a suspicious condition in the main market area of Narkanda on Thursday. Alert police personnel on patrol noticed the boy alone and questioned him regarding his identity and whereabouts. However, he was initially unable to provide satisfactory answers.

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Minister Rijijiu, Arunachal & Sikkim CMs to attend 90th birthday function of HH Dalai Lama on July 6

20 Jun 2025 | 1:54 AM

Dharamshala, June 19 (UNI) Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijijiu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu and Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang and Chief Executive counsellor Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Centre Tashi Gyalson will attend the 90th birthday celebrations of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama here at the main Tibetan Temple at McLeodganj on July six.

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J&K police nab drug peddler with cannabis in Kathua

20 Jun 2025 | 12:29 AM

Jammu, June 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday arrested one drug peddler with cannabis (charas) in Kathua district.

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Himachal: HC upholds compensation for married daughters under ‘Loss of Consortium’ in bus accident case

20 Jun 2025 | 12:12 AM

Shimla, June 19 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that under the Motor Vehicles Act, compensation for loss of income is limited to financially dependent legal heirs, however, married daughters, though not financially dependent on their deceased father, are still entitled to compensation under the head of "loss of consortium".

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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