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UPERC announces no power tariff hike for seventh consecutive year in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Jul 2 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on Thursday announced new electricity rates for all power distribution companies in the state for the financial year 2026-27.
Commission Chairman Arvind Kumar and Member Sanjay Kumar Singh issued the tariff order and also issued several important instructions. The Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Consumer Council welcomed the decision, calling it a major victory for the state's 38 million electricity consumers.
According to the Commission, for the year 2026–27, the average cost of supply in the state has been fixed at Rs 7.96 per unit, while the average billing rate has been set at Rs 7.78 per unit.
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Haryana: CM's OSD urges youth to embrace self-employment

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Haryana: CM Saini meets Valmiki community delegation from Punjab

26 Oct 2026 | 12:40 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 25 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday met members of the Valmiki community from Punjab at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, in Chandigarh and emphasised the need to build a society based on equality, dignity and equal opportunities for all.

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Social media, AI-driven misinformation pose serious challenge to youth, warns Haryana Speaker

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Chandigarh, Oct 25 (UNI) Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan on Saturday warned that the rapid spread of information through social media and artificial intelligence (AI) could expose young people to misleading and false content, calling for greater awareness, critical thinking and responsible use of emerging technologies.

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