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Rs 1,300 Crore JICA–II boost for health sector in Himachal

Addressing a first-of-its-kind State-Level Health Dialogue Session at Peterhoff, Shimla, the Chief Minister said that the State Government would spend Rs.1300 crore under JICA Phase-II to strengthen healthcare delivery. Nearly Rs. 3,000 crore would be invested over the next three years to equip health institutions with world-class high-end medical technology, as stated in the release.

2026-01-18T13:51:47.180442+00:00 IST

MP Sports festival concludes in Silvani, Shivraj Singh Chouhan pr

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said the Madhya Pradesh Sports Festival, held in the Silvani Assembly constituency, has successfully concluded, with enthusiastic participation from 14,500 players across villages in the region.

2026-01-18T13:49:18.676348+00:00 IST

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi to address World Economic Forum 2026

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level delegation of the Gujarat government to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, which is scheduled to be held in Davos, Switzerland.

2026-01-18T13:46:00.391748+00:00 IST

J-K: Doda Police arrest drug peddler with 578 grams of Charas

Acting on specific and credible intelligence inputs, a police team led by the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Doda, along with the In-Charge Police Post Pull Doda, carried out a swift and well-coordinated operation. The action was conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Headquarters, Doda. During the search operation, police recovered 578 grams of a charas-like substance from the possession of the accused.

2026-01-18T13:44:13.324301+00:00 IST

Funds transferred to 3,294 beneficiaries under PM Awas Yojana 2.0

Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Sunday said that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0, funds have been directly transferred to the bank accounts of 3,294 beneficiaries in Varanasi district.

2026-01-18T13:43:08.163224+00:00 IST

Chandigarh Traffic Police organises road safety walkathon

As part of National Road Safety Month-2026, Chandigarh Traffic Police on Sunday organised a road safety awareness walkathon in Chandigarh, officials said.

2026-01-18T13:19:57.001196+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh lauds “Nagastra”, used in Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday witnessed and lauded the Nagastra drone, used in Operation Sindoor. He visited the Solar Defence and Aerospace Plant in Nagpur on the occasion of its Medium Caliber Ammunition Facility inauguration.

2026-01-18T13:18:55.252286+00:00 IST

CM Yogi participates at PMAY-U 2.0 direct fund transfer event

During the programme, CM Yogi stated that more than 60 lakh beneficiaries have received benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the state's rural and urban areas over the past 9 years.

2026-01-18T13:15:34.505315+00:00 IST

Kerala: Man dies by suicide after viral video accuses him

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide on Sunday after a woman posted a video on social media accusing him of sexually harassing her on a bus. The deceased has been identified as a native of Govindapuram in Kozhikode.

2026-01-18T13:04:19.630376+00:00 IST

GOI includes Bhagwati Mataji centenary in national calendar

The formal launch of the centenary year celebrations took place on Sunday morning at Vairagi Island in Haridwar with a traditional Dharma Dhwaja Vandan (flag veneration) ceremony. The event marked 100 years since the birth of revered Bhagwati Mataji as well as the centenary of the Akhand Deepak lit by Yuga Rishi Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Acharya.

2026-01-18T13:01:16.303020+00:00 IST

Two proclaimed offender brothers arrested by Anti-Narcotics cell

Under the ongoing drive against proclaimed offenders, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Central District, Delhi Police, has arrested two absconding brothers who had been evading the law and judicial proceedings for years.

2026-01-18T12:48:24.081487+00:00 IST

3 crore devotees took a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal on Sunday emphasised that three crore devotees have already taken a holy dip during the Magh Mela on the auspicious occasion of Magh Mela.

2026-01-18T12:35:09.133584+00:00 IST

Metro expansion to reduce pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

Under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has taken a major decision to further expand the capital's Metro network. The Government has released its share of funds for the remaining three corridors of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS).

2026-01-18T12:28:06.397671+00:00 IST

NEET aspirant’s death: Parents of Patna hostellers denied entry

According to the police, a NEET aspirant died during treatment in Patna. While there were reports of an alleged sexual assault, the police said that the doctors have not confirmed sexual or penetrative assault in the case. The Bihar Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter.

2026-01-18T12:03:30.890352+00:00 IST

Nine-day Ram Katha for World Peace begins in Delhi

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday emphasised that the nine-day Ram Katha being organised from January 17 to 25 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi is not merely a narration of the past but a moral guide for the future as well.

2026-01-18T11:36:08.960327+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu launches ‘Semmozhi National Literary Award

Addressing the closing ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair 2026 held at Kalaivanar Arangam, the Chief Minister said that recent developments surrounding the Sahitya Akademi awards had caused "deep concern" among writers and cultural organisations across the country.

2026-01-18T11:33:05.201230+00:00 IST

J-K: Girls participate in a self-defence training programme

The initiative focuses on teaching practical self-defence techniques while also helping participants build confidence, discipline and physical fitness. Organisers said such programmes play a crucial role in making girls self-reliant and aware of how to protect themselves in challenging situations.

2026-01-18T11:10:58.572041+00:00 IST

Odisha: Cattle smuggling raids conducted in five districts

Odisha Fisheries and Livestock Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik on Sunday stated that raids were conducted in five districts after reports of Cattle Smuggling, leading to several arrests and seizure of property and cash.

2026-01-18T11:09:03.155943+00:00 IST

Four naxals killed in chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that security forces have killed four Naxals, including senior cadre Dilip Bedja, in an operation in Bijapur district, marking a significant blow to the Maoist presence in the National Park area.

2026-01-18T10:52:41.847406+00:00 IST

MSDE to organise Jan Shikshan Sansthan Zonal Conference

The Conference will bring together representatives of 152 Jan Shikshan Sansthans from 11 States and Union Territories, along with officials from MSDE, the Directorate of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (DJSS), the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and other key stakeholders.

2026-01-18T10:07:28.957354+00:00 IST

West Bengal: PM inaugurates, flags off projects worth Rs 830 cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of, and flagged off development projects worth more than Rs 830 crore, including the Extended Port Gate System and the Jayrambati-Barogopinathpur-Maynapur rail line at Singur, Hooghly, in West Bengal.

2026-01-18T10:01:47.093816+00:00 IST