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78 Years of Independence, Yet Neda Village Still Struggles for Water

Shimla, Apr 25 (UNI) Even after 78 years of independence, basic necessities like clean drinking water remain a distant dream for many in Himachal Pradesh.
Neda village, located in the remote Giripar region of Sirmaur district, is one such example. Home to around 40 families, the village is reeling under a severe water crisis. As summer intensifies, the residents—especially women—are forced to carry water on their heads from a steep ravine nearly two kilometers away.
Despite being officially connected to the Lift Drinking Water Scheme, the village receives water supply only sporadically. Villagers allege that due to the sheer negligence of the Jal Shakti Department, the system is dysfunctional and unable to meet even the basic needs of the population.
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07 Feb 2026 | 1:27 AM

Jammu, Feb 6 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday underscored the "unwavering commitment" of the Narendra Modi government to attain the goal of "terror-free Jammu and Kashmir."
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Shelter homes and ABC centres to provide relief from stray dogs in UP

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Lucknow, Feb 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has expedited the process of establishing dog shelter homes and Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres in municipal corporations and district headquarters to tackle the problem of stray dogs and the increasing incidents of canine bites in the state, officials said on Friday.

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