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

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.
Chugh, who earlier served as J&K BJP Prabhari, here said the proposed statehood resolution was a political gimmick because Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already committed on the floor of Parliament to restoring statehood to J&K.
He said the NC government is using the issue to divert public attention from its failed governance and unfulfilled election promises.
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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.
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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

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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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