NHRC notice to UP top cops in jail custody deaths

New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today said it has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported deaths of three prisoners in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The top rights body has issued notices to the state’s Director General of Prisons and the District Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report within…

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Cabinet approves Rs 5,940 cr revised Jharia Master Plan

New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia coalfield. The total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is Rs…

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Cabinet nod to set up global potato centre in Agra

New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given nod to a proposal from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to set up an international potato centre at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. “The major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers income, and…

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Cabinet passes resolution on Emergency

New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today passed a resolution to commemorate and honour those who sacrificed valiantly resisted the Emergency and its attempt at subversion of the spirit of the Indian Constitution. Addressing the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “To mark the solemn…

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Union Cabinet approves Pune Metro Rail phase-2 project

New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) In a major boost to Pune’s urban transport infrastructure, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,626.24 crore. The 12 km extension, spanning two elevated corridors will connect key city areas, including fast-developing suburbs…

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