Lucknow, April 2 In a major relief to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday stayed an order of a single-judge bench that had extended the Old Pension Scheme's (OPS) benefits to certain employees, a move that could have imposed a substantial financial burden on the...
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Jaipur, April 2 – Rashtriya Loktantrik Party chief and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal raised concerns in the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the installation of smart meters, alleging that they are being imposed on consumers in several states, including Rajasthan.Responding to his query, Union...
Shimla, March 26 The 62nd birthday of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor at his official residence, Oak Over, on Thursday.During the celebrations, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to make progressive and impactful...
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Shimla, March 20 Himachal Pradesh is not facing a financial crisis, but is steadily moving towards self-reliance through economic reforms, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said in the Assembly on Friday while responding to the Motion of Thanks on the Governor's Address.Dissatisfied with...
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Chandigarh, March 11 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Wednesday that an expert committee led by the chief secretary is studying the fiscal impact of the old pension scheme.Cheema was presenting a detailed summary of the work of the AAP government over the past four years...
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Mandi/Shimla (HP), March 6 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Friday that Himachal Pradesh could have been debt-free if the previous BJP government had maintained financial discipline.Addressing a public gathering at Diyargi in the Nachan Assembly constituency of Mandi district, the...
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Chandigarh, March 5 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday demanded that Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema allocate funds to fulfill promises made to women, farmers, government employees, and the common people, or face the "gherao" (surrounding) of its legislators when they visit...
Bengaluru, February 28 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that a decision on the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) would be taken after a detailed discussion in the Cabinet.He added that efforts would also be made to address demands related to salary increments and promotions...
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Bengaluru, February 28 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that teachers have the power to transform ordinary individuals into extraordinary citizens and urged them to focus on building a better society.Inaugurating the State-level Educational Mega Conference and the Golden...
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Ferozepur, February 24 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Tuesday that the party's government would declare gangsters and drug lords as terrorists and take strict action against them if voted to power in Punjab.Addressing a rally in the Ferozepur Rural constituency as...
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Shimla, February 16 The debate on discontinuing the Revenue Deficit Grant in the Himachal Pradesh assembly led to a heated exchange on Monday, with the ruling Congress asserting that the issue goes beyond parties, but impacts the interests of 75 lakh people in the state.The opposition...
Shimla, February 14 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Saturday that during the all-party meeting, he asked the BJP to clarify their stance on the issue of revenue deficit grants for Himachal Pradesh, but they remained silent.He said that Himachal Pradesh had been receiving the...
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Bengaluru, February 14 – Referring to the Congress-led government completing 1,000 days in office and organizing a mega celebration in Haveri, BJP State President and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra cited a proverb: "telling a hundred lies to solemnize a marriage".He alleged that while celebrating 1,000...
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New Delhi, February 9 Services such as electricity, banking, insurance, transport, healthcare, and gas and water supply are likely to be affected across the country on Thursday due to a nationwide strike called by a joint forum of central trade unions.The general strike on February 12 is...
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New Delhi, February 9 The unfunded Old Pension Scheme (OPS) is likely to put significant pressure on the finances of states, especially with increasing life expectancy, which may limit capital expenditure for these states and create long-term intergenerational fiscal liabilities, Finance...
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