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HP seeks relaxation on funding caps, urges Union Finance Minister to support

Shimla, Mar 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday, urging the Centre to relax restrictions on external funding and borrowing limits imposed on the hill state.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the current caps have adversely impacted the state’s financial position, stalling several key projects and hindering infrastructure development.
Accompanied by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Principal Advisor to the CM Ram Subhag Singh, and Resident Commissioner Meera Mohanty, Sukhu emphasized the need for additional resources to meet the state’s developmental goals.
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J&K to spearhead India’s global initiative for Himalaya’s climate concerns: Jitendra

09 Apr 2025 | 1:04 AM

Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) India on Tuesday opened a gateway into climate forecast and research in the Himalayas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh here.

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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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