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Puducherry Budget: Govt. increases monthly assistance to women from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 • Mar. 12, 2025, 5:04 AM ET (The Hindu)
Puducherry Budget: Brackish water desalination plant to come up in Puducherry • Mar. 12, 2025, 3:47 AM ET (The Hindu)
Puducherry’s per capita income grew by 5.33% in 2024-25: Lt. Governor • Mar. 10, 2025, 5:42 AM ET (The Hindu)
CPI stages protest in Puducherry • Mar. 7, 2025, 3:18 AM ET (The Hindu)
Belgian artist’s expo gets under way in Puducherry • Mar. 6, 2025, 3:28 AM ET (The Hindu)

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