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BJD demands withdrawal of Class I–VIII textbooks in Odisha, alleges large-scale errors

16 Jun 2026 | 6:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 16 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday demanded the immediate withdrawal of newly introduced Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII in Odisha, alleging that the books contain a large number of serious errors affecting language, factual accuracy and cultural representation.

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ED questioning prevents Abhishek Banerjee from meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

16 Jun 2026 | 6:28 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was unable to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlA as a result of a marathon 11-hour interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata in connection with the primary teacher recruitment scam.

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Bengal: First-time MLA Amlan Bhaduri set to become BJP legislature party chief whip

16 Jun 2026 | 6:20 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) The BJP Legislature Party on Tuesday finalised first-time MLA Amlan Bhaduri as its choice for the post of Treasury Bench Chief Whip in the West Bengal Assembly.

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee during Kurseong rally, announces measures for Hills

16 Jun 2026 | 6:12 PM

Kurseong, Jun 16 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday targetted his predecessor Mamata Banerjee while addressing a large public gathering in Kurseong, accusing her government of having neglected the Darjeeling Hills and the tea garden belt of North Bengal, labelling her past visits there as that of "a tourist".

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TMC MP Saugata Roy writes to Amit Shah over attacks on TMC leaders, urges intervention

16 Jun 2026 | 6:09 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) Senior Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday wrote to union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing concern over a series of attacks on TMC leaders and party offices across West Bengal, while urging the Centre to intervene to ensure peace in the state.

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Jharkhand showcases critical mineral potential to US delegation

16 Jun 2026 | 6:03 PM

Ranchi, June 16 (UNI) Jharkhand's vast reserves of critical minerals and prospects for technology-driven mining drew the attention of a visiting US delegation during a high-level meeting with state officials here on Tuesday.

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Hemant launches Jharkhand Agri Trade Fair, stresses sustainable farming

16 Jun 2026 | 6:01 PM

Ranchi, June 16 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday inaugurated the three-day Jharkhand Agriculture Produce and Trade Fair-2026 at Morabadi Ground here and called for greater adoption of modern farming practices, water conservation and organic cultivation to strengthen the state's agriculture sector.

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President Murmu, PM Modi’s Rairangpur visit to boost Odisha’s development momentum: CM

16 Jun 2026 | 5:59 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 16 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said the upcoming visit of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state will further accelerate Odisha’s development trajectory and mark a significant milestone in its growth journey.

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ED questioning prevents Abhishek Banerjee from meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

16 Jun 2026 | 5:56 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was unable to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday as a result of a marathon 11-hour interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata in connection with the primary teacher recruitment scam.

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Arunachal Cabinet approves major reforms to boost growth, education, connectivity & employment

16 Jun 2026 | 5:52 PM

Itanagar, June 16 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Tuesday approved a series of landmark policy decisions and reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth, strengthening governance, improving public service delivery, generating employment opportunities and promoting inclusive development across the State.

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Kurseong: Thousands gather to welcome WB CM during first Darjeeling hills visit

16 Jun 2026 | 5:42 PM

Kurseong, June 16 (UNI): Thousands of people gathered at the Monteviot Ground in Kurseong on Tuesday to welcome West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during his first visit to the Darjeeling hills since assuming office.

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Patna Court seeks case diary on bail plea of Khan Sir's security guards

16 Jun 2026 | 5:20 PM

Patna, Jun 16 (UNI) The principal district and session judge Rupesh Dev today sought the case diary and criminal antecedents of two security personnel of educator Faizal Khan, popularly known as 'Khan Sir', while hearing their regular bail petitions in a case related to alleged attempt to murder and illegal use of firearms.

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Kolkata Municipal Corporation surveys Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat residence amid ongoing scrutiny

16 Jun 2026 | 5:13 PM

Kolkata, Jun 16 (UNI) Officials of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) carried out measurements at the Kalighat residence of Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday afternoon as part of an inspection to verify whether the property complies with approved building regulations.

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Bihar prepared for flood season, adequate protective materials stocked: Dy CM

16 Jun 2026 | 5:11 PM

Patna, Jun 16 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary today said that the state government is fully prepared for the upcoming monsoon season, with adequate flood-control materials stockpiled and anti-erosion works being carried out across vulnerable areas.

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Bengal: BJP leader files FIR alleging illegal soil extraction worth Rs 300 Crore in Diamond Harbour

16 Jun 2026 | 5:03 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district after senior BJP leader Abhijit Das, popularly known as Bobby, lodged an FIR alleging large-scale illegal soil extraction and sale worth more than Rs 300 crore in the Diamond Harbour region.

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