Sukhu always bad mouthing about Centre despite getting funds: Bindal

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal on Friday said chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was harming the state’s interests by constantly bad mouthing about the Narendra Modi-led central govt and always denying the financial assistance worth crores being continuously given to the hill state. For the first time in the history of Himachal Pradesh, over one lakh pucca houses have been provided to the poor by the central govt under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, he added. Dr Bindal said the present Congress govt in the state has proved that it is indifferent to the interests of the state by not welcoming the tunnel between Keylong and Ladakh, the foundation stone of which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, besides the five big projects inaugurated by defence minister Rajnath Singh. The state BJP president alleged that the amount of tax imposed by the Sukhu-led Congress govt on the people of the state in the last two years has never been so much in the history of the state, and thta this govt will be known as a “taxing govt”.tnn

Budameru floods: High court issues notices to state, central govts

The high court issued notices to state and central governments for failing to alert people about the Budameru floods, which led to the inundation of Vijayawada city. The court rejected notices to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The petitioner sought the removal of encroachments along local water bodies and punitive action against officials for negligence.

Need special financial aid from Centre: State govt to HC

Kochi: The state government requested special financial aid from the Union government for rehabilitating Wayanad landslide victims, despite Rs 782.99 crore being available in the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). The Union government awaits a post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) report from the state before considering further assistance. The court adjourned the petition to next Friday.

State govt gives approval for Damanganga-Godavari link

The State government has approved the Damanganga-Ekdare-Godavari river linking project, diverting 5.68 TMC of water to the Godavari basin, benefiting Nashik and Marathwada. Costing Rs 13,500 crore, it aims to enhance irrigation, drinking water, and industrial needs. Further environmental and forest approvals are pending, essential for addressing Marathwada's water scarcity.

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