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LG lays foundation stone of new houses for those affected by natural calamities, unprovoked Pak shelling

Jammu, Dec 8 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for the construction of new houses for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during 'Operation Sindoor', in Jammu District.
As many as 350 houses in Jammu district will be constructed at a cost of Rs 35 crore.
The construction cost of these new three-bedroom pre-fabricated Smart Houses will be borne by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), an NGO.
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HP: Asia’s longest eco-adventure jeep line project in Naddi region approved

20 Jan 2026 | 12:36 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 19 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led cabinet has accorded permission to start a 6 MW Kholi-2 power project in the Shahpur Assembly area and also granted approval for Asia’s longest eco-adventure jeep line project in the Naddi at an estimated cost of Rs 7.41 crore.

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14th Battalion of NDRF celebrates 21st Raising Day in Nurpur

20 Jan 2026 | 12:32 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 19 (UNI) The 14th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday celebrated its 21st Raising Day with enthusiasm and solemnity at its camp in Nurpur, Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.

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Chief Minister Sukhu to visit Sullah in Kangra district on Jan 22

20 Jan 2026 | 12:14 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 19 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will visit the Sulah Assembly constituency on January 22, during which he will inaugurate several development projects and lay foundation stones for new works.

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Vedanta's AAF-Bagaan created an environment where heritage was experienced, at JLF-2026

19 Jan 2026 | 11:29 PM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (UNI) The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) Bagaan has emerged as a forum where literature, living traditions and community voices converged during the Vedanta Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 that concluded here Monday.

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Presiding officers should act with complete fairness : Om Birla

19 Jan 2026 | 10:30 PM

Lucknow, Jan 19 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has stressed that "the Speaker of the House, regardless of the political party from which he or she is elected, must act with complete fairness and impartiality as the presiding officer."
At the inaugural session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) here on Monday, Birla said the legislature is a powerful and effective platform for resolving the problems of the people and fulfilling their aspirations.

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