States

Himachal: Mega multispeciality medical camp in Anni draws 1,600 patients, 4,000 consultations

28 Sep 2026 | 8:15 PM

Shimla, September 28 (UNI)A mega multi-speciality free medical camp in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district
saw participation of around 4,000 specialist consultations, with nearly 1,600 patients registering for treatment and medical advice on Sunday.

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AP: Anakapalli Police arrest 199 persons in 72 drug cases

28 Sep 2026 | 8:08 PM

Anakapalli (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 28 (UNI) Anakapalli district police have arrested 199 persons in 72 narcotics cases registered this year and seized 2,856.573 kg of ganja, 26.06 kg of hashish oil and 80 vehicles, police said on Monday.

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Even if we win all assembly seats, we will still demand for voting through ballot papers: Akhilesh Yadav

28 Sep 2026 | 8:06 PM

Lucknow, Sep 28 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has backed BSP chief Mayawati's demand for restoring the ballot paper system, saying if developed coutries like the USA and Germany can hold elections through ballot papers "then why not us".

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MBIFL unveils new visual identity for eighth edition

28 Sep 2026 | 8:03 PM

Kochi, Sep 28 (UNI) Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL), billed as South India’s largest literary festival, has unveiled a new visual identity for its eighth edition, marking the countdown to MBIFL ’27, scheduled to be held from January 28 to 31, 2027 at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram.

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FDA Crackdown Across Maha ;50 Tonnes Food Seized, 30 Licences Susspended

28 Sep 2026 | 8:02 PM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 50,601.78 kg, or 50.60 tonnes, of food stock valued at Rs 1.19 crore during a statewide crackdown conducted from September 23 to 27 ahead of the festive season.

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AP: Cong leaders hold protest demonstration, submit representation to SEC

28 Sep 2026 | 7:58 PM

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) A large number of Congress activists led by their leaders held a protest demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and submitted a representation to the State Election Commissioner here on Monday.

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Mothers are the strength of anti-drug fight in Kerala: Chennithala

28 Sep 2026 | 7:57 PM

Malappuram, Sep 28 (UNI) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the support of mothers and sisters had emerged as a major strength in the fight against the drug menace and credited public participation with the success of Operation Thoofan.

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Congress protests against CEC, SIR in North Bengal

28 Sep 2026 | 7:57 PM

Siliguri, Sep 28 (UNI) Congress workers staged demonstrations in Siliguri and Malda on Monday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and over what the party alleged was the partisan functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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TAVR procedure gives new lease of life to 71-year-old woman in Odisha with severe heart disease

28 Sep 2026 | 7:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here have successfully performed a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) on a 71-year-old woman suffering from acute decompensated heart failure, offering a minimally invasive treatment option for patients at high risk from open-heart surgery.

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Telangana: KTR calls for focused voter enrolment ahead of Graduate MLC polls

28 Sep 2026 | 7:54 PM

Hyderabad, Sept 28 (UNI) BRS working president K T Rama Rao on Monday directed party leaders to intensify preparations for the Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahabubnagar Graduate MLC election and ensure enrolment of all eligible graduates.

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RJD demands POCSO action against Bihar CM over Jamui victim photo

28 Sep 2026 | 7:53 PM

Patna, Sep 28 (UNI) The RJD on Monday demanded that the Bihar State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and the Bihar State Women's Commission initiate action under the POCSO Act against Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over the publication of a photograph of a minor victim of the Jamui sexual assault case on social media.

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Casual labourers, daily wagers stage protest in Srinagar, give ultimatum till October 10

28 Sep 2026 | 7:50 PM

Srinagar, Sep 28 (UNI) Casual labourers and daily wagers on Monday staged a protest in Srinagar under the banner of the Jammu and Kashmir Casual Labourers’ Forum, demanding immediate action on the government’s assurances regarding their regularisation.

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Odisha reaches 100-village milestone in tsunami preparedness under UNESCO-IOC programme

28 Sep 2026 | 7:47 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) Odisha has strengthened its community-level preparedness against tsunami hazards, with 100 coastal villages now receiving Tsunami Ready recognition under the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, officials said on Monday.

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Chhattisgarh CM visits flood-hit Bastar, asks officials to speed up relief and rehabilitation for affected families

28 Sep 2026 | 7:47 PM

Raipur, Sep 28 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday visited flood-hit parts of Bastar division. He met affected families and reviewed relief and medical arrangements, directing officials to ensure that assistance reaches people without delay.

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UP govt to provide outdoor play material to 17,519 Anganwadi centers, ₹87.60 crore approved

28 Sep 2026 | 7:42 PM

Lucknow, Sep 28 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a major step towards further strengthening the foundation for the future of the state's children.

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