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HP Govt extends power subsidy to Rs 1555 cr by levying milk cess

Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government has introduced a nominal milk cess of 10 paise per unit on electricity consumers, along with an environment cess for industrial power users.
Despite these new impositions, the state government assured that domestic consumers would not be impacted, as they continue to receive subsidies to ensure free power supply.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, responding to a query from Bhuneshwar Goar, clarified that the government had allocated Rs. 1555 crore to the state electricity board to maintain the free power scheme for domestic users.
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UP's historic sites to spur employment, economic growth: Minister

17 Apr 2025 | 11:01 PM

Lucknow, Apr 17 (UNI) In a move to preserve and promote its rich heritage, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has initiated the adaptive reuse of 11 heritage properties across the state for which a tender has been issued to invite private partners for the ambitious investment initiative.

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UP govt to further strengthen Child Helpline

17 Apr 2025 | 10:52 PM

Lucknow, April 17 (UNI) To enhance the safety and protection of women and children, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to significantly strengthen the Child Helpline 1098 and the Women and Child Helpline Desk, official sources said here on Thursday.

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UP: Youth arrested for rape of elderly woman

17 Apr 2025 | 10:52 PM

Banda (UP), Apr 17 (UNI) A 35-year-old youth was arrested by the police on Thursday for sexually assaulting an elderly woman in Girwan area of Banda district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here.

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J&K: Politicians welcome SC relief on Waqf Act

J&K: Politicians welcome SC relief on Waqf Act

17 Apr 2025 | 10:50 PM

Srinagar, Apr 17 (UNI) J&K politicians, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order which stays critical provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.

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Minor killed, 4 injured as car collides with pile of mud

17 Apr 2025 | 10:48 PM

Sant Kabir Nagar (UP), Apr 17 (UNI) A two-year-old girl was killed, and four others were injured after a car going from Delhi to Bihar collided with a pile of mud in Kotwali Khalilabad area of Sant Kabir Nagar district here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, a police officer said here.

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