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WB approve programme for improving air quality in UP

Lucknow Dec 11 (UNI) The World Bank has approved to finance a critical programme for Uttar Pradesh to help improve air quality for million of people, with clean air benefits spilling over to other states.
Along with UP, the World Bank Board has also approved a similar financial programme for Haryana too.
These programs will also aim at further increasing the attractiveness of both states as business destinations and engines of job creation. “Air pollution is causing severe health impacts, loss of productivity and reduced quality of life across South Asia,” said Paul Procee, Acting Country Director, World Bank India.
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Himachal CM to take up apple import duty issue with Centre

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J&K: Suspected Pak drones spotted on LoC, Army opens fire in Rajouri

13 Jan 2026 | 9:39 PM

Jammu, Jan 13 (UNI) Indian Army troops on Tuesday evening opened fire after multiple suspected Pakistani drones were spotted close to the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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