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Arunachal Cabinet expands welfare schemes, approves SGST reimbursement for Kalai II HEP

Itanagar, Apr 2 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Wednesday took several key decisions aimed at enhancing social welfare and boosting economic growth.
Among the major approvals were the expansion of the Chief Minister’s Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS), enhancement of pensions under the Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), and a 50% SGST (State Goods and Services Tax) reimbursement for the 1200MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project (HEP).
CMBSS: The Chief Minister’s Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS), which previously catered only to COVID orphans, has now been extended to cover all registered orphaned children of the state. Beneficiaries registered under the Baal Swaraj Portal, those residing in Child Care Institutions, and those recognized as ‘Children in Need of Care and Protection’ under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 will now receive financial assistance.
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Meghalaya CM treks picturesque Rhododendron Riot

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Shillong, Apr 7 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday trekked the picturesque Rhododendron Riot, located in Upper Shillong under East Khasi Hills district.

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Chamber of commerce demands PM, Giriraj reconsider Bihar's mega trade park proposal

08 Apr 2025 | 12:46 AM

Patna, Apr.7 (UNI) Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh to reconsider the state's proposal regarding PM Mitra Mega Textile park.

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RJD demands withdrawal of increased price of LPG, petrol and diesel

08 Apr 2025 | 12:34 AM

Patna, Apr 7 (UNI) Strongly criticising the increase in LPG and petrol-diesel prices, the Rashtriya Janata Dal ( RJD) on Monday demanded an immediate rollback.

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Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem celebrated, Meghalaya CM announces grant

07 Apr 2025 | 10:49 PM

Shillong, Apr 7 (UNI) The annual three-day Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem (Dance of peaceful hearts) was celebrated at the Weiking Ground in Shillong on Monday, marking the post-harvest agricultural cycle during springtime.

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Arunachal Cabinet approves age relaxation, police cadre reforms, & 280 new Govt posts

07 Apr 2025 | 9:53 PM

Itanagar, Apr 7 (UNI) In a significant move aimed at enhancing recruitment opportunities and streamlining administrative processes, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, convened this afternoon and approved several key proposals spanning governance and police services.

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