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Himachal starting FASTag-based entry tax collection
Shimla, Feb 23: The Himachal Pradesh government is introducing FASTag-based entry tax collection at all 55 toll barriers in the state in a phased manner to streamline entry tax payments and reduce waiting time for commuters entering the state, an official said on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh introduces 60-day special maternity leave
Shimla, February 20: In a landmark decision aimed at supporting women government employees, the Himachal Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has introduced a 60-day special maternity leave for women who experience a stillbirth or the loss of a child soon after birth.
Maharashtra govt makes speaking Marathi compulsory in govt offices
Mumbai, February 3: The Maharashtra government on Sunday issued an order to enforce the use of Marathi in government offices. All employees in government, semi-government offices, corporations and other government-related offices have been instructed to use Marathi with all the visitors in their offices except visitors from out of India and from other non-Marathi speaking states.
J&K Cabinet increases honorarium of SPOs, approves key proposals
Jammu, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Cabinet has increased the monthly honorarium of special police officers (SPOs) and also cleared key several key administrative proposals during its meeting chaired by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, officials said on Tuesday.
Youths are priority of our government: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday asserted that his government has been giving maximum priority to the youths in the state and major decisions of the government are being taken with a focus on the young generation of the hill state.
PM Modi lauds cabinet decisions, says first cabinet of 2025 dedicated to enhancing prosperity of farmers
New Delhi, January 2: Noting that the government is fully committed to furthering the welfare of farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the union cabinet's decision to continue Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and restructured weather-based Crop Insurance Scheme and extend the one-time special package on di-ammonium phosphate beyond NBS subsidy from January 1 to December 31, 2025.