States » NorthPosted at: Aug 14 2025 12:44AM


Dhami govt offers sops to Agniveers, toughens Anti-Conversion law

Dehradun, Aug 13 (UNI) In an important move, the Uttarakhand government has decided to reserve its 10 percent jobs for Agniveer defence personnel in the state. The Dhami government has also decided to increase punishment under the anti-religious conversion law from 10 to maximum 20 years or even life imprisonment and fine amount from ₹50,000 to one lakh.
The Pushkar Singh Dhami cabinet on Wednesday decided to give 10 percent horizontal reservation for Agniveers in contractual positions in government jobs. The decision came at the time when the first batch of Agniveer defence personnel will soon complete its service tenure and return to their homes. This coincides with the Dhami government's plan to fill 850 posts in various departments by Agniveers on contract.
Pposts identified for accommodating Agniveers are in Group C category including constables and sub inspectors ​in fire and civil police, Jail Police, Forest Guard, patwari in revenue department, excise and state transport departments.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Dhami govt offers sops to Agniveers# toughens Anti-Conversion law
More News

8 labourers killed in van-truck collision in MP's Bhind

18 Aug 2026 | 5:03 PM

Bhopal, Aug 18 (UNI) A pick-up van ferrying labourers collided head-on with a dumper truck, in an attempt to save a herd of cows that suddenly came on the road, resulting in the death of eight labourers from Uttar Pradesh and injuries to more than 30, in the Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh in the wee hours of Tuesday.

see more..

Ludhiana shooting raises questions over gun violence after photographer killed

18 Aug 2026 | 4:40 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 18 (UNI) A birthday outing ended in gunfire in the heart of Ludhiana, leaving a young photographer dead and another man seriously injured after an argument involving a group travelling in vehicles, according to people who witnessed the incident.

see more..

Kharge says Opposition will unite for polls, hits out at BJP over ‘Suppression’

18 Aug 2026 | 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said opposition leaders had assured him of fighting the forthcoming elections together, asserting that the BJP government’s attempts to “intimidate and suppress” the opposition would not succeed.

see more..

20 days after burial, Punjab man's death comes under scrutiny after sister raises doubts

18 Aug 2026 | 4:25 PM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Aug 18 (UNI) A death that appeared to have ended with a routine burial in an Amritsar village has been reopened nearly three weeks later, after the deceased man's sister questioned how he died.

see more..

Pappu Yadav skips Prayagraj court hearing, summons issued

18 Aug 2026 | 4:17 PM

Prayagraj, Aug 18 (UNI) Independent MP from Purnia Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, did not appear before a local court here on Tuesday in connection with a case related to a mock-priest skit over the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in the Parliament premises.

see more..