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Teachers’ indefinite strike in Himachal escalates over Education Directorate merger

Shimla, Apr 26 (UNI) The standoff between the Himachal government and protesting teachers appears to be intensifying, with preparations underway for strict action against teachers who staged a sit-in protest in Shimla against the reorganisation of the Directorate of Education.
Education Secretary Rakesh Kanwar has directed officials to identify and suspend teachers who criticised the Himachal government and officers during the protest and take disciplinary action against them.
The controversy erupted after the government decided to merge the Directorate of Elementary Education with the Directorate of Higher Education.
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Farmers, citizens protest eviction and land issues across HP

29 Apr 2025 | 1:14 AM

Shimla/Joginder Nagar, Apr 28 (UNI) Farmers, apple growers, and citizens across Himachal Pradesh staged massive protests against eviction and land-related issues on Monday, demanding ownership rights, action against drug menace, better healthcare, and timely MNREGA payments.

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Four personalities from UP conferred with 'Padma Shri', Yogi congratulates

28 Apr 2025 | 11:04 PM

Lucknow, Apr 28 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday congratulated the four distinguished personalities from Uttar Pradesh who were honoured with the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.

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Body of nurse found in medical college in Shahjahanpur

28 Apr 2025 | 11:03 PM

Shahjahanpur (UP), Apr 28 (UNI) The body of a nurse working in a private medical college was found in her room under mysterious circumstances in Tilhar area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, a senior police officer said here.

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Tikait's statement advocates for Pakistan: Bhupendra Chaudhary

Tikait's statement advocates for Pakistan: Bhupendra Chaudhary

28 Apr 2025 | 10:49 PM

Lucknow, Apr 28 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bhupendra Chaudhary on Monday condemned Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) president Naresh Tikait's statement Pahalgam terror attack and said that his statement is not only wrong but also advocates for Pakistan.

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Akhilesh lacked will to work, power to decide: Aseem Arun

28 Apr 2025 | 10:06 PM

Lucknow, Apr 28 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh's Minister of State for Social Welfare (Independent Charge) Aseem Arun on Monday said that the Yogi government's development model embodies 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.

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