States » North


J&K: Assembly set for stormy Monday over statehood resolution

Srinagar, Sep 27 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set for a potentially heated sitting on Monday as the House takes up for discussion the resolution seeking the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to the union Territory.
The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, had triggered sharp exchanges between the ruling National Conference and the BJP. The controversy centres on its reference to resolutions adopted by the Assembly in 2000 and 2024.
The official list of Business for Monday places the Chief Minister’s resolution at item four, specifically providing for its discussion in the House.
More News

Three arrested in Camri road firing case in Hisar; Old rivalry suspected

06 Oct 2026 | 12:55 PM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) Three men have been arrested in connection with the firing incident near Camri Road in Hisar, that left one person dead and another seriously injured, an official said on Tuesday.

see more..

Rising e-waste alongside digital growth is a new environmental challenge: Dr Rajeshwar Singh

06 Oct 2026 | 12:48 PM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Dr Rajeshwar Singh said that for a rapidly digitalising country like India, e-waste management is no longer just an environmental issue, but also a matter of public health, resource conservation and the future economy.

see more..

Haryana: Police intensify drug crackdown, arrest 40 in 25 NDPS cases in one month

06 Oct 2026 | 12:40 PM

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) Haryana Police have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking in Hisar, registering 25 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and arresting 40 accused in the past one month, including three cases involving commercial quantities of narcotics, an official said on Tuesday.

see more..

BJP honours grassroots workers, taunts SP's 'PDA': BJP MLA

06 Oct 2026 | 12:37 PM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) Amidst the nomination of eight BJP candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP), saying that the BJP has honoured its grassroots workers by giving them the opportunity to enter the Rajya Sabha.

see more..

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.

see more..