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UP govt to set up 'Har Ghar Jal' village at Maha Kumbh

UP govt to set up 'Har Ghar Jal' village at Maha Kumbh

Lucknow, Dec 12 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to set up a unique 'Har Ghar Jal' village at Maha Kumbh which will span 40,000-square-foot area and will be themed 'Solution to Drinking Water: The Identity of My Village', the village will feature a Jal Mandir also, symbolising the life-giving essence of water and emphasising the importance of conservation.
The initiative will narrate the inspiring journey of providing tap water to every household in Bundelkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Devotees, tourists, and Kalpvasis will witness inspiring transformation stories of 'New Villages' in a 'New Uttar Pradesh' as part of a 'New India.'
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Rural Water Supply, and Namami Gange Department are preparing an immersive exhibition highlighting these achievements. The exhibition, running from January 5 to February 26, will feature 51 programmes and provide a platform for rural women of Bundelkhand to share firsthand accounts of the region's transformation.

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SOS International demands refugee status for PoJK displaced

19 Jun 2025 | 11:21 PM

Jammu, Jun 19 (UNI) As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20, Rajiv Chuni, Chairman SOS International- an organisation for displaced persons of Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) on Thursday demanded refugee status for PoJK displaced persons.

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Mission Milk: Himachal's Dairy drive to empower rural economy

19 Jun 2025 | 10:58 PM

Shimla, June 19 (UNI) In a determined bid to uplift the rural economy and generate self-employment opportunities, the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday rolled out an ambitious plan to expand its dairy infrastructure.

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Srinagar sizzles at 35 2 degrees C, highest June temperature in 20 years

19 Jun 2025 | 10:52 PM

Srinagar, June 19 (UNI) Kashmir witnessed an intense heatwave today, with several places including Srinagar recording their highest June temperature in decades.

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HP: Garlic processing and value addition key to enhancing farmers’ income in Sirmaur

HP: Garlic processing and value addition key to enhancing farmers’ income in Sirmaur

19 Jun 2025 | 10:31 PM

Solan, Jun 19 (UNI) A two-day district-level seminar on ‘Garlic Seed Production and Value Addition
for Enhancing Farmers Income in District Sirmaur’ commenced on Thursday at Dr YS Parmar University
of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni.

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Ludhiana West bypolls: 51 33 per cent voter turnout

Ludhiana West bypolls: 51 33 per cent voter turnout

19 Jun 2025 | 10:25 PM

Chandigarh, June 19 (UNI) Approximately 51.33 per cent voting was recorded for the Ludhiana West assembly constituency bypolls, Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said today.

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