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Investment in human capital greatest investment, says Meghalaya CM

12 Nov 2025 | 1:46 AM

Umsning, Nov 11 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today said that investment in the human capital is the greatest investment to make.

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From bullets to ballots, Jamui’s Choramara votes after 21 years of Naxal fear

12 Nov 2025 | 1:35 AM

Jamui Nov 11 (UNI) Choramara, a sleeping hamlet in Jamui district, once a stronghold of Naxalite insurgents, scripted a historic shift from bullets to ballots as for the first time in 21 years the villagers came out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote in the second and final phase of the assembly elections.

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Irfan Ansari distributes 60 sewing machines to local women

12 Nov 2025 | 1:12 AM

Jamtara, Noc 11 (UNI) In a step toward promoting women’s empowerment and self-reliance, State Health Minister and Jamtara MLA Dr. Irfan Ansari on Tuesday distributed 60 sewing machines to women at a special function organised in the Jamtara Block premises.

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Bengal’s healthcare sector undergone historic transformation over past 14 years, says Mamata

12 Nov 2025 | 12:35 AM

Kolkata, Nov 11 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today inaugurated a 110 fully-equipped Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) that will take advanced healthcare services to the remotest corners of the state.

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Nuapada by-election: Over 75pc voter turnout

12 Nov 2025 | 12:19 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) The by-poll for Odisha’s Nuapada Assembly constituency recorded an impressive voter turnout of 75.37 per cent, till the last reports received from the State’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).

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Two-phase Bihar Assembly elections saw highest-ever 71.6 pc turnout of women

11 Nov 2025 | 11:27 PM

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) Bihar not only witnessed record polling of 66.91 percent in the two phases of assembly elections, but also the highest ever 71.6 percent turnout of women voters.

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Children’s festival “Mahak” begins in Odisha with 500 young participants

11 Nov 2025 | 10:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) Over 500 children from across Odisha are showcasing their talents in solo singing, group dance, debate, painting, and quiz competitions at the state-level children’s festival Mahak, which was inaugurated on Tuesday at Kalinga Stadium.

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Rural Girls' School from Jharkhand earns National Honour for Water Conservation efforts

11 Nov 2025 | 10:17 PM

Ranchi, Nove 11 (UNI) Setting an inspiring example of environmental responsibility, Jharkhand Balika Aawasiya Vidyalaya (JBAV), Rahe, has won the joint third position in the 6th National Water Awards under the Best School (Educational Institution) category.

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Meghalaya government investing in youth: CM

11 Nov 2025 | 9:55 PM

Nongpoh, Nov 11 (UNI) Noting that 50 per cent of Meghalaya population is below the age of 20, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that it was necessary for the government to invest and focus on youth.

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Arunachal: POCSO Court awards 20 years jail term to man for raping minor

11 Nov 2025 | 9:49 PM

Itanagar, Nov 11 (UNI) In a major judgment underscoring the state’s zero-tolerance policy towards sexual crimes, the Special Judge (POCSO), Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh has sentenced a man, Bomdo Tali, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for committing a heinous sexual assault on a minor girl.
The case stemmed from an FIR lodged on November 27, 2023, by the victim, Miss A, alleging that the accused had raped her.

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Mizoram bypoll records impressive voter turnout amid peaceful polling

11 Nov 2025 | 9:45 PM

Aizawl, Nov 11(UNI) The bye-election to Mizoram’s Dampa assembly constituency in Mamit district bordering Bangladesh witnessed an impressive turnout on Tuesday, with 83 percent of the 20,790 registered voters exercising their franchise.

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Arunachal: Air cargo services resume at Donyi Polo Airport

11 Nov 2025 | 9:35 PM

Itanagar, Nov 11 (UNI) Air cargo services at Donyi Polo Airport, Hollongi (Itanagar), have been restored with immediate effect following the persistent efforts of Arunachal Pradesh Civil Aviation Minister Balo Raja with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). .

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69 percent polling in final phase of peaceful Bihar assembly elections

11 Nov 2025 | 9:29 PM

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) History was created in the second and final phase of Bihar assembly elections on Tuesday, as a record nearly 69 per cent of the total 3.70 crore electorate exercised its political choice across122 seats in peaceful polling amid foolproof security arrangements.

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Assam Govt, JSW group signs MoU to set up a state of the art Museum in Guwahati

11 Nov 2025 | 9:28 PM

Guwahati, Nov 11 (UNI) The JSW Group and Government of Assam have come together to set-up a world-class heritage museum here, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of art, culture and heritage.

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Odisha:Record 78.48 percent voter turnout in Nuapada Assembly by-Poll

11 Nov 2025 | 9:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) The Nuapada Assembly by-poll in Odisha witnessed a record voter turnout of 78.48 percent, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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