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Patients will now be able to see the purchase and sale price of medicines in hospital pharmacies in UP

05 Oct 2026 | 11:16 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (UNI) In view of the large gap between the purchase price of medicines and the price at which they are sold to patients, and the lack of transparency in price information at hospital pharmacies, the Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh (UPFSDA) has taken an important initiative directing all retail pharmacies in the state to set up their own public website declaring all details about their licences, drug stocks and prices.

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Singapore's Energy Capital Global to invest ₹41,750 Crore in Al-Ready Data Centre campus in Chhattisgarh

05 Oct 2026 | 11:00 PM

Raipur, Oct 5 (UNI) Chhattisgarh took a major step towards becoming a hub for India's digital economy today, securing foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth ₹43,250 crore at the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026 in Singapore, led by a single ₹41,750 crore commitment for an Al-ready data centre campus.

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UP: BSP chief Mayawati renews major responsibility for Akash Anand, appoints him as national coordinator

05 Oct 2026 | 10:55 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (UNI) After being expelled twice from the party, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati today announcedre-appointment of her nephew Akash Anand as the National Coordinator of the party.

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Gurugram police arrest 22-year-old for strangling elderly woman living alone

05 Oct 2026 | 10:50 PM

Gurugram, Oct 5 (UNI) Gurugram police on Monday arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly strangling a 75-year-old retired teacher who lived alone at her house in New Colony, police said. .

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Mahtari Vandan Yojana Helps Woman Strengthen Family Income and Support Children’s Education

05 Oct 2026 | 10:41 PM

Raipur, Oct 5 (UNI) In the remote forest village of Bamhani in Pendra development block of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, a small vegetable garden has become a symbol of a much bigger change in Ishwari Markar’s life. For the 40-year-old, the ₹1,000 received every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana has provided not just financial support, but the confidence to build a modest source of income through her own efforts.

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Punjab Police conduct 575 raids in anti-gangster drive, 231 people held

05 Oct 2026 | 10:39 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab Police conducted 575 raids at locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state on Monday and detained or arrested 231 people as part of its continuing anti-gangster campaign.

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Kumari Selja asks ex-Uttarakhand CM Rawat not to go ahead with his political activities in poll year

05 Oct 2026 | 10:32 PM

By Prithviraj Singh
Dehradun Oct 5 (UNI) In an unusual development in Uttarakhand, Congress party's Central leadership has snubbed former chief minister Harish Rawat asking him not to go on with his own programmes in the election year without following protocol of the organisation.

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Punjab agencies procure 3.44 lakh tonnes of paddy, Rs 188 crore paid to farmers: Minister

05 Oct 2026 | 10:30 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab's state procurement agencies have purchased 3.44 lakh metric tonnes of paddy out of 3.83 lakh tonnes that have arrived in grain markets so far, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said on Monday.

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Harsimrat launches ‘Mawan-Dhiyan Di Fauj’: Women to identify drug smugglers, protectors across Punjab

05 Oct 2026 | 10:22 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday launched a women-led campaign against drug trafficking in Punjab, calling on women to identify alleged drug peddlers as well as those shielding them.

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Mann vows to continue cash aid for women, free power; targets opposition at Sardulgarh event

05 Oct 2026 | 10:21 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said his government would continue financial assistance for women, free electricity for households, daytime power for farmers and merit-based recruitment, while accusing the opposition parties of lacking a clear roadmap for the state.

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J&K: Man shot dead over reported property dispute in Samba's Vijaypur

05 Oct 2026 | 10:17 PM

Jammu, Oct 5 (UNI) A man was shot dead reportedly over a property dispute in Vijaypur tehsil of Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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J&K Police nabs absconders in Surankote

05 Oct 2026 | 10:13 PM

Jammu, Oct 5 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two absconders in Surankote area of Poonch district.

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Punjab agrees in principle to address pay disparity of 180 ETT teachers

05 Oct 2026 | 10:11 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) The Punjab government on Monday agreed in principle to address a pay disparity affecting 180 Elementary Teacher Training teachers and ordered officials to expedite an ongoing inquiry into the case, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said.

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Rs 2-crore job scam syndicate busted in Budgam; lawyer among 2 arrested

05 Oct 2026 | 10:08 PM

Srinagar, Oct 5 (UNI) Police have unearthed an alleged multi-district fraud syndicate operating since 2019 that promised government jobs, subsidies and foreign university admissions to victims in Jammu and Kashmir and allegedly duped them of more than Rs 2 crore.

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Punjab sets Oct 15 deadline to address PUNBUS, PRTC contract workers' demands

05 Oct 2026 | 10:02 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab Finance and Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday directed officials to address the legitimate demands of PUNBUS and PRTC contract workers by October 15 and sought an early meeting of the transport entities' boards in this regard.

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