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Strict action, not appeals to work against rioters in WB: Yogi

Agra (UP), Apr 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday strongly condemned the incidents of violence in West Bengal and said that only strict action, not mere appeals, would work against those who incite riots.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 30th three-day Bhimnagari Mahotsav in Agra, held on the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the CM addressed a large gathering and expressed concern over the targeting of poor and Dalit Hindus in West Bengal.
Criticising the silence of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress over the issue, he said that these parties have turned a blind eye while the lives of the marginalised are under threat.
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Saints rebuke Raj Thackeray for 'Hindu-Hindi' politics

19 Apr 2025 | 7:04 PM

Prayagraj (UP), April 19 (UNI) The saints on Saturday rebuked Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackrey for their statement on 'Hindu and Hindi' and advised him to avoid controversy.

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Disproportionate ads to National Herald & Navjeevan spark political row in Himachal

Disproportionate ads to National Herald & Navjeevan spark political row in Himachal

19 Apr 2025 | 7:03 PM

Shimla, Apr 19 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, is facing backlash from the opposition BJP for allegedly allocating disproportionate advertisement funds to National Herald and its Hindi counterpart Sunday Navjeevan, both known for their Congress affiliations.

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ACB unearths major corruption in dredging project at Ramsar-designated wetland

ACB unearths major corruption in dredging project at Ramsar-designated wetland

19 Apr 2025 | 6:56 PM

Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has unearthed a major corruption in the dredging of the flood spill channel of the Hokersar wetland- a Ramsar-designated wetland of international importance on Srinagar outskirts.
The dredging project was initiated to enhance the flood-carrying capacity of the spill channel in the aftermath of the devastating 2014 floods, aiming to mitigate future flood risks in Srinagar. Known as the “Queen of Wetlands,” Hokersar plays a critical ecological role and is home to numerous migratory bird species.

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JK: Properties of 2 proclaimed offenders attached under UAPA

19 Apr 2025 | 6:45 PM

Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) In a significant action against individuals involved in unlawful activities, Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday attached properties belonging to two proclaimed offenders.

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Three siblings die, father injured as temple's balcony collapses

19 Apr 2025 | 6:42 PM

Auraiya (UP), Apr 19 (UNI) Three siblings were killed and their father was injured after the balcony of a temple in Bidhuna area of Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh collapsed on Saturday, police sources said here.

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