Himachal to Monetise Free Hydropower for Revenue
Himachal Pradesh plans to sell its free hydropower quota to commercial entities, targeting Rs 500 crore annually. This strategic shift aims to boost state finances and fund development projects.
Category : Politics
Himachal HC Mandates 500m Distance for Poultry Farms
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that new poultry farms must be at least 500 meters from residential areas to curb pollution and health hazards. Read the full judgment details.
Himachal CM Sukhu Launches Citizen Connect 2.0 Initiative
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches Citizen Connect 2.0, a tech-driven platform for urban governance. Focus on transparency, grievance redressal, and citizen participation. Read more.
Cement Price Hike Called 'Cruel' to Disaster-Hit Himachal
Himachal Pradesh's Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, condemns the recent cement price hike as an act of cruelty towards a state recovering from natural disasters. He demands immediate government intervention.
Himachal Sets Record with 980 Compassionate Appointments
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a record 980 compassionate appointments in three years, fulfilling a key poll promise and providing relief to bereaved families.
Punjab's National Voters' Day Event in Mohali on Jan 25
Mohali will host Punjab's state-level National Voters' Day event on January 25. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C will preside. The theme is 'Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure'.
Punjab Minister Balbir Singh Reviews Patiala Works, War on Drugs
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh chaired a review meeting in Patiala, focusing on urban development and launching the second phase of the 'War Against Drugs' campaign. Key initiatives include traffic management and youth employment.
Three Arrested for Rabbit Poaching in Dindigul
Forest officials in Dindigul arrested three construction workers for setting traps to poach wild rabbits in Odaipatti forest. A fine of Rs 20,000 was imposed. Read more.
Goa Crime Branch Seeks Narco Test in Job Scam Case
Goa police's crime branch moves court for narco-analysis test on Pooja Naik, an accused in an alleged Rs 17.6 crore cash-for-job scam involving politicians and officials. Read the latest updates.
Punjab Police foil targeted killing plot, arrest 5
Ropar police thwart a 'targeted killing and robbery' conspiracy with alleged pro-Khalistan links, arresting five after an encounter. One suspect injured. Read the full details.
VBA, CPM Split Vote, Challenge MVA in Nashik Polls
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi & CPM contesting Nashik civic polls independently may split votes, weakening MVA on ~40 seats. Multi-cornered fights add complexity. Details inside.
President Murmu Appoints 2 New Judges for Patna High Court
President Droupadi Murmu appoints advocates Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar as judges of the Patna High Court, bringing the total sanctioned strength to 36. Read the full details.
BJP Plans Mumbai Temple Corridor, Aims for 150 BMC Seats
BJP's Mumbai chief Pavan Tripathi unveils plans for a religious tourism corridor linking four major temples, predicts Mahayuti's big win in BMC polls, and commits to a slum-free, secure Mumbai. Read the full interview.
Youth Congress: New Law Destroys MGNREGA's Legal Guarantee
Punjab Youth Congress chief Mohit Mohindra attacks BJP's Viksit Bharat law, calling it an attack on rural jobs & Punjab. Announces 5-day protest yatra from Jan 8.
Chargesheet Filed in Hyderabad's Sahiti Infratech Rs 3,000 Cr Fraud
Hyderabad police file a chargesheet against 13 in the massive Sahiti Infratech fraud case, where 2,500 victims lost nearly Rs 3,000 crore. Key details on the investigation and accused inside.
Power Standoff: Calls for Governor Appointment Reforms
The ongoing tussle between state governments and Governors raises critical questions about federalism and political neutrality. Experts urge reforms starting with the appointment process. Read more.
Safety measures cut accidents on Madurai's busy highway
Targeted safety upgrades and police enforcement have reduced accidents by 15% on Madurai's crucial Fatima College-Samayanallur highway. A new alternative road is set for 2026 completion.
Gujarat HC Seeks State's Remission Policy Details
Gujarat High Court directs state govt to submit remission policy copies and compliance report by Feb 12. Move follows SC order for nationwide monitoring after Bilkis Bano case.
Ahmedabad AMC Seals 12 Units, Fines Littering
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's solid waste department sealed 12 commercial units and collected over Rs 4 lakh in fines during a major anti-littering drive across city zones. Read the full crackdown details.
Ballari Violence Highlights Policing Lapses, Gun Culture
A violent clash in Ballari signals a dangerous relapse into lawlessness, pointing to critical policing failures and a growing gun culture that demands immediate action from authorities.
Venezuela's Acting President Rodriguez Offers US Dialogue
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez invites US for cooperation after accusing it of kidnapping Maduro. A diplomatic shift amid high tensions. Read the latest developments.
SC Rejects Telangana Plea in Harish Rao Phone Tap Case
The Supreme Court dismissed the Telangana government's petitions to reopen a phone tapping case against BRS MLA T Harish Rao and a former DCP, citing no fresh evidence. Read the full verdict details and political reactions here.
Drone Attack on ED Informant in Punjab Mining War
A Punjab mining operator used a drone for surveillance before shooting at an ED informant in Patiala. The violent attack highlights the tech-savvy tactics of illegal mining cartels. Read the full investigation.
BMC Chief's 'Inadvertent Misreading' of SEC Order in HC
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Delcy Rodriguez Becomes Venezuela's Interim President
Delcy Rodriguez takes oath as Venezuela's interim leader after US forces capture Nicolas Maduro. She signals cooperation with Washington. Read the full story.
Telangana Fights Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Link Project
Telangana's irrigation minister states the state's firm opposition to the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar link, citing violations of inter-state water pacts. Legal battle escalates to Supreme Court.
Nizamabad: Wife, 5 held for murder, faking natural death
Nizamabad police crack case where wife, with lover's help, hired killers to murder husband and staged it as natural death. Six arrested. Read the shocking details.
Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in US Narco-Terrorism Case
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife plead not guilty in New York court. Veteran Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, oversees the high-profile narco-terrorism case. Read the full details.
Russia Condemns US Capture of Venezuela's Maduro at UNSC
Russia launched a fierce attack on the US at the UN Security Council after American forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Moscow warns of dangerous global consequences.
Ahmedabad Road Rage Turns Violent, Case Filed
A minor traffic dispute in Ahmedabad's Sarkhej area escalated into a violent riot, leaving one injured. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the incident.
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