It promised a discount from 100 to 150 units. While 75% of households in state consume less than 100 units, another 10% consume up to 150 units. "This will also encourage responsible use of electricity," said Naveen. Under govt's Nua 'O' scholarship scheme for diploma and degree courses, girls will get Rs 14,000 per annum and boys Rs 12,000.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges widespread corruption, migration, and lawlessness in Jharkhand, calling for a change in governance. She highlights the state's potential to drive growth through industrial revival and mineral value addition, stressing the importance of improving law and order for attracting investments.
In Ludhiana, Congress leaders supported one another. Warring defended Channi's stance on Poonch. Ashu urged victory for Warring in Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, emphasizing the importance of saving the country.
Odisha Police arrested an individual for allegedly deceiving his employer of Rs 2.63 crore by using forged documents. The accused, who worked as an accountant in a private company, was apprehended by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Bhubaneswar. Investigation ongoing.
Arman Hussain Laskar died at SMCH from swine flu after pneumonia diagnosis. Dr Asutosh Barman confirmed. Two children from Uttar Krishnapur, Dudhpatil are treated. Hailakandi district girl also succumbed. Health dept issued high alert, started inquiry.
Tragedy struck Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar, Chandauli, as four, including three sanitary staff, died from poisonous gas inhalation in a septic tank. Despite rescue attempts, casualties occurred during the treatment process at local hospitals.
Incident of bogus voting in Gujarat polling on May 7 involved Vijay Bhabhor casting multiple votes. Video reached Dr Taviad. Officials failed to report, facing actions. Show-cause notice issued by Neha Kumari.
Noida police's pursuit to arrest AAP's MLA Amanatullah Khan and his son Anas Ahmed in Delhi resulted from allegations of assaulting and threatening petrol pump employees. Khan and his son faced an FIR under various IPC sections.
Indian student Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi missing in Chicago since May 2. CGI Chicago, police, family, US Embassy, and G Kishan Reddy coordinating efforts to locate him. Chintakindi's whereabouts remain unknown.
V K Pandian, linked to Naveen Patnaik, criticizes BJP's goal to weaken BJD by winning 50-60 seats. Anticipates BJD's triumph in assembly and Lok Sabha. Warns against external interference in state governance.
The Srichandan family in Gayabandh village, Khordha district, Odisha, with 125 members, secures a private polling booth, faces local challenges, relies on agriculture, and emphasizes family unity and a frugal lifestyle.
