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UP govt hikes Shiksha Mitras' honorarium by 80pc to Rs 18,000, benefits around 1.28 lakh workers

06 Oct 2026 | 12:09 PM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the monthly honorarium of Shiksha Mitras by 80pc, raising it from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 and benefiting 1,27,841 workers under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

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Major fire erupts at Tata Projects workers’ colony near Lucknow airport

06 Oct 2026 | 11:50 AM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) A major fire broke out at the Tata Projects workers' colony, located near the Laxman Chowk area, approximately 800 meters from the Choudhary Charan Singh International Airport, at around 6.55 am on Tuesday.
According to airport officials, upon receiving the information, the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team responded immediately and dispatched a Domestic Fire Tender (DFT) to the scene.

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Punjab govt moves SC against HC-ordered CBI probe into graft allegations linked to Mann’s office

06 Oct 2026 | 11:17 AM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) The Punjab government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a criminal case and probe corruption allegations linked to the office of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

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Chirayu Ayushman health coverage; Families earning above Rs 1.8 lakh may enrol with annual Premium

06 Oct 2026 | 10:25 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) The Haryana government has expanded the Chirayu Ayushman Bharat Yojana, enabling families with annual incomes above Rs 1.8 lakh to access cashless hospital treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family each year by paying a graded annual premium.

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Rain, thunderstorms to lash Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh; gusts may touch 60 kmph: IMD

06 Oct 2026 | 9:59 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are set for a spell of rain and thunderstorms from Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting lightning and gusty winds that could touch 60 kmph at isolated places in the region.

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FSSAI steps up food safety checks ahead of festive season

06 Oct 2026 | 9:42 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) Ahead of the festive season, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food safety authorities across the country to step up inspections and sampling.

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NCERT opens enrolment for 40-week online science teaching programme for grades 6-8

06 Oct 2026 | 9:38 AM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a 40-week online programme, “Teaching of Science at Middle Stage (Grades 6-8),” designed to enhance the professional skills of pre-service and in-service science teachers nationwide.

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Railways intensify monitoring of 11 long-distance trains, with two-hourly garbage checks and photo inspections

06 Oct 2026 | 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Indian Railways has stepped up cleanliness and maintenance measures across 11 long-distance trains, targeting journeys of over 40 hours.

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Stay steadfast to ‘Never Give In’ motto, Naval chief to school students

06 Oct 2026 | 12:45 AM

Solan, Oct 5 (UNI) In a stirring address echoing the hallowed traditions of The Lawrence School, Sanawar - one of India’s oldest boarding institutions, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan today called upon students to anchor their lives in discipline, moral courage, and resolute purpose, urging them to stay steadfast to the school’s enduring motto: “Never Give In”. .

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YS Parmar varsity turmoil: VC withdraws register of powers

06 Oct 2026 | 12:11 AM

Solan, Oct 5 (UNI) In an unprecedented administrative showdown, the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has stripped Registrar Siddhartha Acharya of all statutory and administrative powers with immediate effect. .

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Haryana official calls for dedicated facility for children with special needs in Panchkula

05 Oct 2026 | 11:43 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Haryana Information and Public Relations Commissioner and Secretary K.M. Pandurang on Monday called for the establishment of a fully equipped institution in Panchkula to provide education, healthcare and training to children with special needs.

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One juvenile held after three escape from Faridabad observation home; 151 arrested in weekend crackdown

05 Oct 2026 | 11:42 PM

Faridabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Faridabad police have apprehended one of three juveniles who escaped from an observation home in the city, while a separate three-day crackdown led to the arrest of 151 accused and action against 46 proclaimed offenders and bail absconders, police said on Monday.

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Air quality ‘poor’ in parts of Haryana, UP; Delhi records ‘moderate’ AQI

05 Oct 2026 | 11:38 PM

Panchkula, Oct 5: Air quality was in the ‘poor’ category in several parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Monday, while Delhi recorded ‘moderate’ air quality, according to the latest National Capital Region air quality bulletin.

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Amit Shah to attend Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in Gurugram on Oct 7

05 Oct 2026 | 11:38 PM

Gurugram, Oct 5 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in Gurugram on October 7, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering virtually, the BJP said on Monday. .

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