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New schemes launched to make Agricultural Self Reliant in Manipur

Imphal, Oct 11 (UNI) In a significant boost to India's goal of agricultural self-reliance, two flagship national initiatives — the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses — were launched today at a state-level event organised by the Department of Agriculture at the MSFDS Auditorium, here.
Chief Secretary Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, addressing the gathering, described the launch as a "transformative step" .
"These initiatives reaffirm the government's commitment to strengthening agriculture, ensuring nutritional security, and enhancing farmers' welfare," he said.
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Hazaribagh police seize opium worth Rs 42 5 lakh, four traffickers arrested

09 Nov 2025 | 7:57 PM

Hazaribagh, Nov 9 (UNI) The Hazaribagh Police seized 22 kgs of opium worth approximately Rs 42.5 lakh and arrested four alleged smugglers during a late-night operation. The seizure marks one of the biggest anti-narcotics actions in the district in recent months.

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Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar assembly elections in 122 seats

09 Nov 2025 | 6:42 PM

Patna, Nov 9 (UNI) After record voting of 65.08 percent in first phase of Bihar assembly elections in 121 seats on Thursday last, campaign ended this evening in 122 seats for second and final phase of Bihar assembly elections to be held on November 11 during which fates of 1,302 candidates would be sealed in EVMs. .

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Family legacies, ministerial prestige and shifting alliances turn Banka into key electoral battleground

09 Nov 2025 | 6:04 PM

Patna, Nov 9 (UNI) With high-stakes contests across all five constituencies, Banka district has become a key political battleground where family legacies, ministerial prestige, and shifting alliances are shaping the electoral narrative ahead of November 11 polling.

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Husband-wife duo back in Nawada poll battle, family fortunes, rebel challenge add intrigue

09 Nov 2025 | 6:01 PM

Nawada(Bihar), Nov 9 (UNI) With family rivalries, political defections, and rebel candidates adding new dimensions, the electoral battle in the politically sensitive Nawada district promises to be one of the most captivating and unique electoral contests as husband-wife duo and former MLAs Kaushal Yadav and Poornima Yadav have entered the battlefield in a bid to reclaim their family strongholds in the second and final phase of assembly elections on November 11.

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New contenders and heavyweight leaders turns electoral battle interesting in Rohtas

09 Nov 2025 | 5:59 PM

Patna, Nov 9 (UNI) With new contenders replacing sitting MLAs and heavyweight leaders entering the battlefield, the electoral fight in Rohtas district promises to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the second phase of Bihar assembly elections slated for November 11.

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