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UP sees surge in PM-SYM enrollments, Firozabad leads campaign

Lucknow, April 11 (UNI) Significant progress is being recorded in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM), which provides social security to workers in the unorganized sector across Uttar Pradesh.
During the special campaign conducted from January 15 to March 15, several districts delivered outstanding performances, setting new benchmarks and accelerating the scheme’s pace across the state.
Officials here on Saturday said under the special campaign, Firozabad secured the top position with 349 enrollments, while Ghaziabad (262) and Basti (238) also performed impressively, earning their place among the leading districts.
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JK: Army commander reviews LoC preparedness in North Kashmir

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Milk prices to rise by Rs 2 per litre in Punjab as Verka, Amul announce hike

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Chandigarh, May 13 (UNI) Common households in Punjab are set to face additional financial pressure as major dairy brands, including Verka and Amul, announced a hike in milk prices by Rs 2 per litre.

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Punjab to conduct local body polls via ballot papers; BJP alleges conspiracy

13 May 2026 | 7:39 PM

Chandigarh, May 13 (UNI) In a major procedural shift, the Punjab State Election Commission has decided to conduct the upcoming local body elections using ballot papers and ballot boxes instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

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BJP moves Punjab Election Commission against use of ballot papers in local body polls

13 May 2026 | 7:14 PM

Chandigarh, May 13 (UNI) A high-level delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by state president Sunil Jakhar, met the Punjab State Election Commissioner on Wednesday to formally protest the government's decision to conduct upcoming local body elections using ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

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