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Jharkhand assembly pays tribute to Shibu Soren, adjourned indefinitely amid slogans & tears

Ranchi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly plunged into mourning today following
the demise of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren.
As the second day of the Monsoon Session commenced, the House echoed with slogans of “Shibu Soren Amar Rahein”, before being adjourned indefinitely in a rare and emotional session.
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Four vehicles set on fire in Shillong; Meghalaya police launch investigation

06 Jun 2026 | 11:05 PM

Shillong, June 6 (UNI) Three government vehicles, including a police van and a tourist taxi, were allegedly set ablaze in a series of suspected incidents of arson in different parts here in Meghalaya early today.

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Arunachal: Tai Tagak receives BJP ticket for Rajya Sabha poll

06 Jun 2026 | 10:52 PM

Itanagar, June 6 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday formally handed over its party ticket to former Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Tai Tagak for the upcoming election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the State.

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Vaishnaw directs authorities to expedite New Garia-Airport metro construction

06 Jun 2026 | 10:51 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (UNI) Accusing the preceding Trinamool Congress government of stalling development work, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday directed the city metro railway authorities to expedite the work relating to the under-construction New Garia-Airport Metro,
The Minister, who inspected the chingrihata area where the girder launching works were completed recently, took on the former TMC regime for keeping the project stalled for a long period.

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Arunachal: Major boost for Siang Project as 110 households sign MoU supporting PFR

06 Jun 2026 | 10:42 PM

Itanagar, Jun 6 (UNI) In a significant development for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), 110 households from Geku, Upper Siang district have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expressing their support for the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) of the project.

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Odisha launches AI skill initiative to empower women students

06 Jun 2026 | 10:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 6 (UNI) In a major step towards strengthening women's participation in emerging technologies, the Odisha government has launched a specialised skill development initiative to train female students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced digital technologies.

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