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Jharkhand: Youth dies after being hit by truck in Giridih

Giridih, Nov 18 (UNI) A young man lost his life on being struck by a speeding truck while returning after watching a cricket match in Jharkhand's Girdih district, police sources said on Tuesday.
The incident happened near Netaji Chowk late Monday night.
According to the sources, the victim was returning home after the cricket match organised at Jhanda Maidan by the local MP.
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Odisha tourism shines at IITM-Hyderabad, wins “Best Wildlife Conservation Effort in India” award

09 Dec 2025 | 10:54 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 9 (UNI) Odisha Tourism marked a strong presence at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Hyderabad, showcasing the State’s diverse natural, cultural, and sustainable tourism experiences.

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Structured salary system for ad hoc, SSA teachers before Christmas: Meghalaya CM

09 Dec 2025 | 9:51 PM

Nartiang, Dec 9 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said the government is finalising a structured salary system for ad hoc and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers in the state.
"A structured salary system for ad hoc and SSA teachers would provide job security, incremental salary increases, and post-retirement benefits," the Chief Minister said while addressing the closing ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Nartiang Presbyterian Higher Secondary School at Modop village in West Jaintiq Hills district.

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Mizoram minister calls for rewriting Eastern Himalayan highlanders history beyond colonial biases

09 Dec 2025 | 9:08 PM

Aizawl, Dec 9 (UNI) Mizoram Art and Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga has urged scholars to “rethink borders, question colonial archives, and restore the voices of highland communities” as .

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Champ P V Nandhidhaa from Tamil Nadu takes lead at end of 7th round of National women chess

09 Dec 2025 | 8:53 PM

Durgapur, Dec 9 (UNI) Tamil Nadu's P. V. Nandhidhaa overtook her nearest rival Shubhi Gupta from Uttar Pradesh and was leading the board with 6.5 points at the end of the 7th round of the 51st National Women’s Chess Championship being held here today.

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IIIT-Bhubaneswar to host international conferences-‘InGARSS 2025’, ‘INDOCRYPT 2025’- in Decembe

09 Dec 2025 | 8:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The IIIT-Bhubaneswar is set to host two major international academic events this December, bringing global researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to Odisha for groundbreaking discussions in remote sensing, geoscience, cryptology, and cyber security.

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