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Himachal Pradesh deserves 'Green Bonus' for ecological service, says CM Sukhu

Shimla, Oct 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister S. S. Sukhu has urged the Central government to provide a 'Green Bonus' to the state, arguing that it deserves compensation for the ecological balance it provides to the nation.
In a statement today, Chief Minister Sukhu said the state has made rapid strides toward realizing the vision of becoming a Natural and Green State. He elaborated that the term 'Natural' reflects the government's perspective towards sustainable development and the environment.
He stressed that the consistent effort across all sectors—be it agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, forestry, industry or transport—is to ensure that development principles are aligned with this "Natural" vision.
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16 Nov 2025 | 12:15 AM

Jammu, Nov 15 (UNI) union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that security is a critical issue related to construction of roads and the government is approaching the concerned security agencies for a coordinated approach on road construction and upgradation in strategic areas, especially in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

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JMC initiates restoration of traditional water bodies in Jammu

15 Nov 2025 | 10:57 PM

Jammu, Nov 15 (UNI) Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched a comprehensive initiative to restore and revitalize all water bodies under its jurisdiction.

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Punjab Police foils planned target killing, cracks MP-based illegal weapons network

15 Nov 2025 | 10:54 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 15 (UNI) Punjab Police on Saturday said it has averted a possible targeted killing linked to an inter-gang feud after Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar dismantled a Madhya Pradesh- based illegal weapons supply chain and arrested one alleged operative. Nine pistols were seized during the operation.

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Uttarakhand govt seeks expert advisors from Centre for its Vibrant Village Programme

15 Nov 2025 | 10:50 PM

Dehradun, Nov 15 (UNI) The Uttarakhand government has asked Centre to provide the state expert advisors for developing border villages under its Vibrant Village Programme.

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Pakistani man, woman arrested at Indo-Nepal border amid high alert after Delhi blast

15 Nov 2025 | 10:39 PM

Bahraich, Nov 15 (UNI) After the bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, intensified security checks along the Indo-Nepal border yielded a major breakthrough on Saturday, with a Pakistani man and woman, both reportedly medical professionals, being arrested after they illegally entered Indian territory.

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