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Govt allows MLAs to use Rs 50 lakh from CDF for flood-hit families' housing repair

Srinagar, Oct 29 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced a one-time relaxation allowing legislators to utilize up to Rs 50 lakh from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for the construction and repair of houses damaged in recent calamities during the current and 2026–27 financial years.

Omar announced a series of the changes in CDF during his address in the Assembly, stressing that the revised rules will enable legislators to address local needs more efficiently and respond better to calamity situations.
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AIMSS Chamyana announces Winter Vacation Schedule for 2025–26

17 Dec 2025 | 2:21 AM

Shimla, Dec 15(UNI) The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS), Chamyana, Shimla, has issued an official order announcing the winter vacation schedule for the academic year 2025–26 for its teaching faculty and senior residents.

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SC halts felling of Apple Orchards, flags social & economic fallout

17 Dec 2025 | 2:16 AM

New Delhi/Shimla, Dec 16 (UNI) In a major relief to apple growers across Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court today set aside a Himachal Pradesh High Court order that had directed the removal of fruit-bearing apple orchards from encroached forest land, observing that indiscriminate felling of such trees could have far-reaching social, economic, and environmental consequences.

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Kangra District Task Force meets for Pulse Polio campaign on Dec 21

17 Dec 2025 | 2:09 AM

Dharamshala, Dec 16 (UNI): The Kangra District Health Department today held a meeting of the District Task Force for Immunization to ensure the successful conduct of the Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign scheduled for December 21.

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Himachal govt to safeguard interests of youth seeking overseas employment: Prof Chandra Kumar

17 Dec 2025 | 2:04 AM

Dharamshala Dec 16 ( UNI) Himachal Pradesh Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Prof. Chandra Kumar today said that the state government is giving top priority to safeguarding the interests of youth going abroad for employment.

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National Immunization Day: Over 19 85 lakh children to get pulse polio dose in J&K

17 Dec 2025 | 2:00 AM

Jammu, Dec 16 (UNI) More than 19 lakh children will get pulse polio drops across Jammu and Kashmir on National Immunisation Day scheduled to be held on December 21.

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