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Himachal CPI-M condemns bus fare hike, increased utility charges, warns of protests

Shimla, Apr 6 (UNI) The CPI-M local committee Shimla has strongly criticised the Himachal Pradesh government's recent decisions, including hiking the minimum bus fare, increasing water and garbage charges, and privatising government bus routes.
The party termed these moves "anti-people" and warned of protests if the decisions are not rolled back.
CPI-M Local Committee Secretary Jagat Ram accused the government of doubling the minimum bus fare to Rs 10 to benefit private operators.
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Three prison officers suspended after inmate gets release of fake records

09 Apr 2025 | 12:56 AM

Lucknow, Apr 8 (UNI) Three prison officers have been suspended after an inmate got released from Varanasi district jail on the basis of fake records, official sources said here on Tuesday.

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Invest UP must set global standards in investment promotion: Yogi

09 Apr 2025 | 12:22 AM

Lucknow, Apr 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that expert services be engaged to further enhance Uttar Pradesh's industrial ecosystem, emphasising the need for 'Invest UP' to evolve into a model investment promotion and facilitation agency.

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J&K: Katra SDM prohibits sale, consumption of liquor, non-veg food

08 Apr 2025 | 11:33 PM

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) In a fresh order, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) on Tuesday issued prohibitory orders restricting the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in the territorial jurisdiction of certain areas and the Sub-Division Katra—the base camp of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Army Chief reviews security, operational readiness in Srinagar and forward areas

Army Chief reviews security, operational readiness in Srinagar and forward areas

08 Apr 2025 | 11:30 PM

Srinagar, Apr 8 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday visited Srinagar and forward posts along the Line of Control in north Kashmir to assess the overall security situation and review the operational preparedness of the forces.

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Around 250 Sikh devotees from J&K to pay obeisance at Gurudwaras in Pakistan on Baisakhi

08 Apr 2025 | 11:11 PM

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) Around 250 Sikh devotees from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be visiting Pakistan to pay obeisance at various Gurudwaras in the neighbouring Pakistan on the occasion of Baisakhi festival falling on April 13.

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