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Jharkhand: Motorcyclist killed in road accident in Gandey

Giridih, Jan 12, (UNI) A youth was killed and another one sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle met with a road accident on the Gandey-Madhupur main road under the Ahilyapur police station area of Giridih district, Jharkhand, today.
According to police sources, the deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Binod Singh, a resident of the Narayanpur police station area.
Reports said that Binod Singh was travelling on a motorcycle when it collided head-on with a goods-laden vehicle coming from the opposite direction. The impact was severe, resulting in his death on the spot.
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Odisha Assembly adjourned till 4 PM amid uproar over paddy procurement crisis

18 Feb 2026 | 2:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (UNI) The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Wednesday as Opposition members from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Indian National Congress staged protests over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement and distress sales by farmers.
The uproar forced Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the House till 4 PM without conducting any business.

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Meghalaya assembly Speaker disallows adjournment motion on coal mine blast

18 Feb 2026 | 1:14 AM

Shillong, Feb 17 (UNI) Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma on Tuesday barred an adjournment motion on the recent Mynsngat-Thangsko coal mine blast in East Jaintia Hills district, stating that the matter is sub-judice and pending before the court of law, and is not open for discussion on the floor of the House.

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Assam BJP wants single phase elections before Rongali Bihu: CM

18 Feb 2026 | 12:21 AM

Guwahati, Feb 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that the BJP has requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation to hold the elections in a single phase in Assam before the Rongali Bihu which starts from April 15.

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Trans Cafe launched in Ramgarh to promote livelihood and social inclusion in Jharkhand

17 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM

Ramgarh, Feb 17 (UNI) Promoting self-reliance of the transgender community, Jharkhand's Ramgarh district administration on Tuesday inaugurated a Trans Café aimed at providing dignified livelihood opportunities.

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Jharkhand: Three–Five years jail for officials involved in booth capturing

17 Feb 2026 | 11:43 PM

Ranchi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Jharkhand State Election Commission has issued strict directives to ensure free, fair and transparent conduct of the upcoming urban local body elections in the state.

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