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Himachal Pradesh deserves 'Green Bonus' for ecological service, says CM Sukhu

Shimla, Oct 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister S. S. Sukhu has urged the Central government to provide a 'Green Bonus' to the state, arguing that it deserves compensation for the ecological balance it provides to the nation.
In a statement today, Chief Minister Sukhu said the state has made rapid strides toward realizing the vision of becoming a Natural and Green State. He elaborated that the term 'Natural' reflects the government's perspective towards sustainable development and the environment.
He stressed that the consistent effort across all sectors—be it agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, forestry, industry or transport—is to ensure that development principles are aligned with this "Natural" vision.
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BJP suspends two Himachal leaders for six years over anti-party activities

18 May 2026 | 8:26 PM

Shimla, May 17 (UNI) The BJP in Himachal Pradesh on Monday suspended two party leaders for six years over alleged anti-party activities during the Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections.

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Despite global challenges, there has been no shortage of oil, PNG, and LPG in India: Hardeep Singh Puri

18 May 2026 | 7:50 PM

Varanasi, May 18 (UNI) union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday conducted a detailed review of the progress of various development projects at a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha) at the Circuit House here.

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Amit Shah in Bastar for key security meet

18 May 2026 | 7:41 PM

By Shishir Roy Chowdhury
Jagdalpur, May 18 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in southern Chhattisgarh on Monday on a two-day visit. He is in Bastar to review security, development and administrative coordination in the region. His visit comes at a time when Maoist activity has seen a significant decline, with the government highlighting a shift towards stability and development in the region.
Before heading to Bastar, Shah launched the upgraded ‘Next Generation Dial-112’ emergency response service at the police parade ground in Mana, Raipur.

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Adequate availability of petrol, diesel & LPG across UP: oil companies

18 May 2026 | 6:44 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (UNI) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies--IOCL, BPCL & HPCL--have assured the public of Uttar Pradesh that the availability of essential petroleum products, including Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD), and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), remains normal and uninterrupted across all supply channels throughout the State.

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Mansa municipal poll nomination scrutiny sparks protests, tension

18 May 2026 | 6:31 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (UNI) Tension prevailed outside the SDM office in Punjab’s Mansa district on Monday after protests erupted during the scrutiny of nomination papers for the municipal council elections, forcing police personnel to escort Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Dr Vijay Singla through a crowd of demonstrators to his vehicle.

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