Wednesday, Apr 9 2025 | Time 13:03 Hrs(IST)
States » North


HP Govt claims Rs 20 Cr from NHAI over state road damage

Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government has demanded a compensation of Rs 20 crore from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for the extensive damage caused to state roads during the construction of four-lane highways in the state.
The government claimed the damages to the state roads severely impacted local traffic and disrupted the movement of commuters.
Responding to queries from members during the Zero Hours of the state Assembly session, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh explained that the state had suffered significantly due to the NHAI’s ongoing construction works. The damage to 14 state roads has worsened the situation, and the state is now seeking Rs 14 crore from NHAI for the restoration of these roads.
More News

UP holy land of Jain Tirthankaras: Yogi

09 Apr 2025 | 12:55 PM

Lucknow, Apr 9 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Uttar Pradesh has been a sacred land for Jain Tirthankaras, with Ayodhya alone being the birthplace of five and Kashi of one.

see more..

Authorities disallow MMU meeting on Waqf Act

09 Apr 2025 | 12:53 PM

Srinagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Authorities on Wednesday barred the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) — Jammu and Kashmir’s largest religious representative body — from holding a scheduled meeting to discuss the contentious Waqf Act.

see more..
Nine arrested for sexually assaulting a girl in Varanasi

Nine arrested for sexually assaulting a girl in Varanasi

09 Apr 2025 | 12:47 PM

Varanasi, Apr 9 (UNI) Nine youths have been arrested by the police for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl in different parts of Varanasi City here in Uttar Pradesh over a period of six days, a senior police officer said here on Wednesday.

see more..
Mehbooba slams Omar for welcoming Rijiju, says move mocks Muslim sentiment

Mehbooba slams Omar for welcoming Rijiju, says move mocks Muslim sentiment

09 Apr 2025 | 12:37 PM

Srinagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for recently "rolling out the red carpet" for Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, calling it a "deliberate move aimed at sending a message to 24 crore Muslims that their voices hold no value".

see more..
BJP party based on ideology: Shrikant Sharma

BJP party based on ideology: Shrikant Sharma

09 Apr 2025 | 12:09 PM

Dharamshala, Apr 9 (UNI) BJP Himachal Pradesh in-charge Shrikant Sharma on Wednesday said the BJP is a party based on ideology.

see more..