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INDIA alliance parties to hold joint 'Save Democracy' march in Jammu on Oct 7

03 Oct 2026 | 7:48 PM

Jammu, Oct 3 (UNI) The Congress, National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and National Panthers Party India (NPPI) on Saturday announced that they would jointly hold a “Save Democracy” march in Jammu on October 7, as part of the first phase of the INDIA bloc’s nationwide campaign.

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Himachal CM announces Rs 2 crore for Rachauli school building

03 Oct 2026 | 7:42 PM

Shimla, October 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday, announced Rs 2 crore for construction of a new building for Government Senior Secondary School, Rachauli, after a student raised the issue during an interactive session at Government Senior Secondary School, Rampur Bushahr.

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Jammu IGP directs Police to step up vigil, strengthen field-level policing ahead of festivals

03 Oct 2026 | 7:36 PM

Jammu, Oct 3 (UNI) Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tejinder Singh on Saturday directed police personnel to remain alert and further strengthen field-level policing and inter-agency coordination in view of the prevailing security environment and upcoming festivals.

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Flydubai flight to Phuket diverted to Lucknow airport due to adverse weather conditions

03 Oct 2026 | 7:21 PM

Lucknow, Oct 3 (UNI) Flydubai flight FZ 1165, operating from Dubai (DXB) to Phuket (PHH), on Saturday was diverted to Lucknow International Airport due to adverse weather conditions at the destination airport.

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Himachal CM distributes Rs 5.78 crore welfare assistance to 1,471 beneficiaries

03 Oct 2026 | 7:20 PM

Shimla, October 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday, distributed financial assistance of Rs 5.78 crore to 1,471 registered workers and their dependents across Himachal Pradesh under various welfare schemes of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) at Nogli in Rampur Assembly constituency.

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Statehood resolution, a political gimmick to hide NC’s failure on governance: Chugh

03 Oct 2026 | 7:08 PM

Jammu, Oct 3 (UNI) BJP National Office Prabhari, Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat Prabhari Tarun Chugh, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah-led NC government, accusing it of using the statehood issue as a disguise for its autonomy agenda and a diversion from its failure on basic governance.

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Haryana: INTUC demands review of Labour Codes, restoration of wider worker protections

03 Oct 2026 | 6:57 PM

Gurugram, Oct 3 (UNI) The Indian National Trade union Congress (INTUC) today sought changes to provisions of India's four Labour Codes, including a lower threshold for standing orders and a review of restrictions on strikes, as Congress leaders accused the central government of weakening safeguards for workers and trade unions.

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Haryana approves Rs 5.75 crore road along Kurukshetra elevated rail track

03 Oct 2026 | 6:49 PM

Krurukshetra, Oct 3 (UNI) The Haryana government has approved construction of a 3.20-km road parallel to the railway elevated track in Kurukshetra at an estimated cost of Rs 5.75 crore, a move aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city, particularly during major religious events.

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Air Force valour to soar across skies of Kashi: Air show at Namo Ghat from Oct 24 to 26

03 Oct 2026 | 6:46 PM

Varanasi, Oct 3 (UNI) The sacred city of Kashi, abode of Devadhidev Mahadev, is set to witness the valour, courage, and prowess of the Indian Air Force for three days from October 24.

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Panchayat elections in Rajasthan to be held in 4-phases between Oct 8 and Nov 28

03 Oct 2026 | 6:43 PM

Jaipur, Oct 3 (UNI) The four- phased elections to reconstitute the new House of the panchayat raj institutions in Rajasthan will be held between October 8 and November 28.

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Himachal CM announces 4,000 teacher appointments in six months

03 Oct 2026 | 6:38 PM

Shimla, October 3 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday, announced that 4,000 more teachers would be appointed in the state within the next six months, saying education, healthcare and strengthening the rural economy remained key priorities of the government.

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‘Give me two years’: Karnal’s Neha delivers on promise with Asian Games hockey gold

03 Oct 2026 | 6:17 PM

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Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) When Indian hockey player Neha married Karnal resident Sunil in 2024, she asked her new family for time to pursue the sporting dream she had spent years chasing.

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UP spices conference 2026 focuses on technology, value addition and global competitiveness

03 Oct 2026 | 6:07 PM

Lucknow, Oct 3 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh needs to move beyond increasing spice production and focus on technology, processing, quality assurance and value addition to capture a larger share of the global spice market, participants at the 6th Uttar Pradesh Spices Conference and Expo 2026 said on Saturday.

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UP food businesses face tighter compliance checks on licences, hygiene and temperature records

03 Oct 2026 | 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 3 (UNI) Food establishments in Uttar Pradesh will have to meet a range of compliance requirements covering licences, hygiene, food storage, temperature control, pest -control and record-keeping under guidelines issued by the state's Food Safety and Drug Administration department.

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Two held in Vinod murder case after Hisar police encounter

03 Oct 2026 | 5:34 PM

Hisar, Oct 3 (UNI) Two men wanted in the murder of Vinod were arrested after an exchange of fire with Hisar Police early on Saturday, with one of the accused suffering a gunshot wound to his leg, police said.

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