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GA will restore old pension scheme in Bihar if voted to power: Sukhu

Patna, Oct 30 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today announced that if the Grand Alliance (GA) comes to power in Bihar, it will reinstate the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on the lines of Himachal Pradesh to ensure financial and social security for government employees after retirement.
Sukhu told news persons here that when he took charge as Chief Minister, employees in Himachal Pradesh were getting merely Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 per month under the National Pension System (NPS).
“We restored the Old Pension Scheme, under which the pension now ranges from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 per month,” he said, adding that the move was meant not as a political gesture but to provide social security to long-serving government employees.
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Odisha to set up cold storage units for Rs 252 crore to prevent spoilage of perishable agro produce

14 Dec 2025 | 1:44 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 13 (UNI) The Odisha Government has set an ambitious target to establish cold storage units in 58 sub-divisions by 2029–30 fiscal, with a proposed budget outlay of Rs 252 crore for creating an enabling environment for sustainable Cold Storage growth, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said here today.
It may be noted here that Odisha, a State largely regulated by agrarian economy, does not have a functional cold store facility, to preserve the perishable agro produce in as many as 14 districts out of 30 revenue districts.

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Jharkhand govt approves CS-Rank promotion for 2 1996-batch IAS officers

14 Dec 2025 | 1:26 AM

Ranchi, Dec 13 (UNI) The path has been cleared for promotion of Jharkhand-cadre IAS officer Vandana Dadel and Principal Secretary of the Drinking Water Department Mast Ram Meena to the rank of Chief Secretary (CS).

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TMC describes stadium chaos as regrettable, points to BJP for 'provocation'

14 Dec 2025 | 12:27 AM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday described the Salt Lake Stadium chaos during Lionel Messi's mega show as deeply regrettable owing to mismanagement by the private organisers and also blamed BJP-backed elements carrying saffron flags for raising "provocative" slogans.
The party in a statement said the incident that unfolded in the stadium today was deeply regrettable and must never be allowed to happen again.

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Protect rights of children: Chairperson Manipur Child Rights Commission

14 Dec 2025 | 12:27 AM

Imphal, Dec 13 (UNI) A one-day consultation on ethical media practices for safeguarding child rights and dignity in Manipur was held today at the auditorium of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Manipur.

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Gov slams ‘systemic failure’ after being unable to enter stadium amid Messi event chaos

14 Dec 2025 | 12:03 AM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI): West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday expressed shock and anguish over what he described as a complete breakdown of administration and planning at Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), where large-scale chaos erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s visit to the city.

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