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Sukhu reviews 450 MW Shongtong–Karcham hydel project, sets deadlines

Shimla, April 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the 450 MW Shongtong–Karcham Hydroelectric Project on the Satluj River during his two-day visit to Kinnaur district, directing officials to expedite work and ensure its timely completion.
The Chief Minister inspected key components of the project, including the powerhouse, surge shaft and barrage, and interacted with engineers and workers at the site.
He instructed the department to complete the first phase by January 2027 and the entire project within the current financial year.
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09 May 2026 | 6:37 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) The Farmer Registry campaign being carried out in Uttar Pradesh to provide farmers with transparent and quick benefits of government schemes has started showing large-scale results.
Due to the active efforts of the Yogi Adityanath-led state government, more than 2.23 crore farmers have been registered so far, which is 77.43% of the target set by the Central Government.
The Farmer Registry campaign in the state was launched on November 5, 2024.

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Samajwadi Party IT Cell's controversial remarks on BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary angers BJP workers

09 May 2026 | 5:59 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) Caste honor, social representation, and political conflict have always been major issues in Uttar Pradesh politics. The recent controversial remarks made by the Samajwadi Party (SP) IT cell regarding senior BJP leader and union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary have sparked a new political controversy.

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BJP has no positive work to do: Akhilesh Yadav

09 May 2026 | 5:26 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav today alleged that the BJP has no positive work to do, and only practices the politics of creating divisions and conflict in society.

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Gomti Barrage being modernised under CM Yogi's vision; Lucknow’s drinking water supply to become stronger

09 May 2026 | 5:18 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is giving special focus to modernising infrastructure and water management systems across the state. Under this initiative, the Gomti Barrage in the state capital is being developed as a modern and model barrage system.

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UP received 730pc more rainfall in the first week of May, breaking temperature records in several cities

09 May 2026 | 5:11 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) The weather in Uttar Pradesh took an unexpected turn in the first week of May with unseasonal rain, and between May 1 and 7, the state recorded 730% more rainfall than normal.

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