Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Oct 23 (UNI) Haryana has attached properties worth Rs 19.52 crore linked to suspected drug trafficking and arrested 6,824 people in the first nine months of 2026, as authorities intensified action against narcotics networks, illegal assets and organised drug cartels, officials said on Friday.
Panchkula, Oct 23 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen industry-oriented skill development and enhance youth employability, the Haryana Government is scaling up the Dual System of Training (DST), with 664 trade units linked to 320 industries across 125 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for the 2026–27 session.
Pune, Oct 22 ( UNI) Veteran journalist Tej Bahadur Singh, who worked with several Hindi and Marathi publications, passed away today evening.
Mumbai, Oct 22 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the proposed use of around 6.17 crore metric tonnes of fly ash in infrastructure projects in eastern Maharashtra between January 2027 and December 2028.
Ahmedabad, Oct 22 (UNI) India''s Shaurya Sharma produced a timely five-under 67 to overturn a five-shot deficit and seize a one-stroke lead after the third round of the DP World PGTI Final Qualifying Stage 2026-27 at the Kensville Golf and Country Club here on Thursday.
Ahmedabad, Oct 21 (UNI) Bangladesh’s seasoned campaigner Md Siddikur Rahman underlined his credentials with a three-under-par 69 to seize the first-round lead at the DP World PGTI Qualifying School 2026-27 Final Qualifying Stage at Kensville Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday.
Yamunanagar, Oct 20 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested a fifth accused in connection with the murder of a 32-year-old man, who was allegedly beaten to death in the agricultural fields at Nahar Taharpur village on June 6 following an old rivalry, a police official said on Tuesday.
Chennai, Oct 20 (UNI) Skipper and leftarm spinner Sai Kishore bagged six wickets, including a hat-trick, as hosts Tamil Nadu trounced last year semifinalists Uttarakhand by an innings and 66 runs in less than an hour after lunch on the third day of the Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy cricket match at the M.A.Chidambaram stadium here on Tuesday.
Panchkula, Oct 19 (UNI) As many as 625 police personnel, supervised by four Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), will be deployed across Panchkula for Dussehra celebrations, with traffic restrictions around the Sector 5 Shalimar Ground from 2 pm to 8 pm, police said on Monday.
Patna, Oct 19 (UNI) Bihar government has approved Rs 61.60 lakh for setting up a mushroom spawn production-cum-demonstration unit in Patna to boost mushroom cultivation, increase farmers'''' income and generate rural employment.
Lucknow, Oct 19 (UNI) The Yogi Adityanath government has taken significant steps to modernise the Revenue Department''s functioning in Uttar Pradesh and make land-related records more transparent. Digitisation of 100 per cent of available land maps and detailed land maps is complete, while 98 per cent of land maps have been linked to Khatauni records. .
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (UNI) Kerala Police have registered cases against 6,199 people for driving under the influence of alcohol during a four-day statewide special enforcement drive from October 13 to 17.
Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) In a major boost to higher agricultural education, the Uttar Pradesh government has doubled the number of scholarships under the Chief Minister’s Farmer Scholarship Scheme from 1,410 to 2,820 and increased the annual financial assistance per student from Rs 36,000 to Rs 60,000.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (UNI) A senior clerk in the Dhenkanal Divisional Forest Officer’s (DFO) office allegedly siphoned off Rs 65.90 lakh in government funds by diverting money meant for salaries, pensions, retirement arrears and other official expenses into bank accounts of himself, family members and associates, Odisha Vigilance said on Sunday.
Raipur, Oct 17 (UNI) Chhattisgarh School Education Department has partially revised the previously announced Diwali holiday schedule for the 2026-27 academic session, extending the break to six days.
Visakhapatnam, Oct. 16 (UNI) A total of 66 nominations were filed for ward member posts on the first day of the nomination process for the second general elections to the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) on Friday.
Agartala, Oct 16 (UNI) The State Election Commission in Tripura has announced that 629,903 electors are enrolled across 20 urban local bodies, including Agartala Municipal Corporation, 13 Municipal Councils, and six Nagar Panchayats for the upcoming Municipal elections to be held next monthThe electoral roll listed 308,115 male voters, 321,743 female voters, and 45 third-gender voters. Female electors outnumber male electors by 13,628 votes, indicating a significant female majority in the urban electorate of the state.
By Bhajan GangopadhyayKolkata, Oct 16 (UNI) Kolkata''s iconic potters'' colony, Kumartuli, has witnessed a decline in overseas shipments of Durga idols this year amid growing competition from artisans in other parts of West Bengal and shrinking profit margins due to the increasing role of middlemen, industry stakeholders said.
Patna, Oct 16 (UNI) Bihar government would establish 62 study centres of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in child care institutions to provide quality education to children residing in these facilities.
Hyderabad, Oct. 15 (UNI): Nearly seven in 10 Indian men aged 45 and above cannot identify a single risk factor for prostate cancer, while only around one in six have ever undergone screening, according to a national survey conducted by the Heal Foundation.
Mumbai, Oct 15 (UNI) Reliance Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Mukesh Ambani stated at its pre-IPO press conference here on Thursday, that the company plans to usher in the 6G era in India and take the company''s successful business model to overseas markets, by partnering with other companies across the world. .
Lucknow, Oct 15 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is making continuous efforts to ensure that eligible children receive educational opportunities under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and receive financial support to continue their education.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) The MG Indian Super League (MG ISL) 2026-27 season started strong, recording 65 million YouTube views and reaching 52 million viewers across five matches in its opening week.
Panchkula, Oct 15 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, with hailstorms, lightning and winds gusting up to 60 kmph. It also forecast the likely start of northeast monsoon rains over southern India.
Panchkula, Oct 14 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during October 14–15, accompanied by hailstorms, lightning and winds gusting up to 60 kmph, raising concerns over possible damage to standing crops, power lines and vulnerable structures.
Haldia, Oct 14 (UNI) Seeking to turn West Bengal into an industrial destination, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday unveiled a Rs 6,000-crore phenol and acetone complex at Haldia, declaring an end to the country’s dependence on imports of the two industrial chemicals and promising a fresh investment push backed by a new industrial policy before Diwali.
Hamirpur (HP), Oct 14 (UNI) The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur successfully concluded the Defence and Security Conclave, International Research Conference and Defence Innovation Challenge organised under Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0, held from October 9 to 11, 2026.
Panchkula, Oct 14 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday warned of fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, isolated hailstorms and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds across Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi during October 14–15, with wind speeds likely to reach 40–50 kmph and gusts touching 60 kmph.
Dehradun Oct 13(UNI) Uttarakhand government will develop its power storage capacity to meet its power needs during peak electricity demand hours of the state. Government has decided to commission state''s second Pumped Storage Project with the capacity of 600 MW.
Hyderabad, Oct 13 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Tuesday said the government had drawn up measures to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to Hyderabad amid anticipated El Niño-related concerns, and urged citizens to conserve water.
Srinagar, Oct 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir''s silk industry could be poised for a revival, with experts from India and six countries joining forces at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) to chart a policy roadmap aimed at boosting production, improving silk quality, expanding market access and increasing farmers'' earnings.
Chennai, Oct 13 (UNI) In a midnight maritime search and rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued six fishermen from mid sea off the Mamallapuram coast, near Chennai.