Service tenure of emergency response vehicle drivers extended by one year: Choudhary

Patna, Jan 22 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that the service tenure of drivers deployed under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) in the state has been extended by one year and enhancement in their honorarium has also been approved.

Jharkhand tableau at Bharat Parv 2026 to showcase greenery, wildlife & tribal culture

Ranchi, Jan 22 (UNI) On the occasion of Republic Day 2026, the tableau of Jharkhand will emerge as a major attraction at Bharat Parv 2026, to be held at the Red Fort.

Assam’s Republic Day tableau to showcase Asharikandi’s terracotta legacy on Kartavya Path

Guwahati, Jan 22 (UNI) The rich glorious heritage of Asharikandi terracotta tradition is all set to steal the show at national level.

ECoR deploys humanoid robot ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (UNI) In a landmark initiative aimed at modernising railway security and passenger services, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
This first-of-its-kind deployment in Indian Railways has been undertaken under the aegis of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery through advanced technology.

Arunachal CM assures CoSAAP on NPS & lateral entry issues at 7th General Conference

Itanagar, Jan 22 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday assured the Confederation of Service Associations of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) that the issues raised in its memorandum, particularly those related to the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and lateral entry, would be taken up seriously at appropriate levels.

Nine detained for assaulting pastor in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (UNI) Nine people were detained by the Parajang police in connection with the alleged assault on Pastor Bipin Bihari Nayak on January 4 in Parjang village, in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district.

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi renewed his government’s commitment to making over 90 per cent of cultivable land irrigated by 2036, a move aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and farmer prosperity.

Mizoram signs NDDB pact to boost dairy sector under White Revolution 2.0

Aizawl, Jan 22 (UNI) In a bid to address low milk production and strengthen the dairy sector, the Mizoram Milk Producers Cooperative union Limited (MULCO) on Thursday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for the development of milk production and dairy processing in the state.

Manipur Governor Recommissions ISBT Imphal

Imphal, Jan 22 (UNI) The Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Imphal, was recommissioned and dedicated to the people of Manipur on Thursday by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who also launched four newly created District Transport Offices (DTOs) at Pherzawl, Noney, Jiribam and Kakching.

Chakma literacy survey puts overall rate at 61.03 per cent

Aizawl, Jan 22 (UNI) The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), regarded as one of the most educationally underdeveloped regions of Mizoram, has recorded an overall literacy rate of 61.03 per cent, according to an official statement issued by the CADC’s Information and Public Relations Department on Thursday.

Indian Army inaugurates Sarva Dharma Sthal in Arunachal's Migging

Itanagar, Jan 22 (UNI) The Indian Army’s Spearhead Division under Spear Corps on Thursday inaugurated a Sarva Dharma Sthal at Migging Transit Camp in Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Bharat Rann Bhoomi initiative, aimed at promoting battlefield tourism, communal harmony and stronger civil-military relations in border areas.

Patna court rejects bail plea of hostel owner in NEET aspirant’s death case

Patna, Jan 22 (UNI) The First Class Judicial Magistrate Kumari Prinki Priyanka of the Patna Civil Court today rejected the regular bail application of a hostel owner, accused of the high-profile case related to the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant staying at a hostel in Patna.

NEET student death: SIT yet to make breakthrough as political tensions rise in Bihar

Patna, Jan 22 (UNI) The Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) failure to reach any major breakthrough in its probe into the suspicious death of a female student preparing for NEET in Patna has intensified political and social tensions in Bihar.

Researchers from South East Asian countries discuss latest developments in transdermal care

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 22 (UNI) Researchers, clinicians and industry experts from several South East Asian countries came together to discuss cutting-edge developments in smart biomaterials, nanotechnology and digital sensing for transdermal therapeutics and advanced wound management, at a day-long seminar held at the SOA Deemed to be University here on Wednesday.

IAIS-2026 in Bhubaneswar showcases next-generation transdermal therapeutics

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (UNI) Researchers, clinicians, and industry experts from across South East Asia gathered here on Thursday to explore cutting-edge innovations in transdermal therapeutics and advanced wound care at the Indo-ASEAN International Seminar (IAIS-2026).
The day-long event, hosted by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS) at SOA Deemed to be University, focused on the theme “Engineering the Next Generation of Transdermal Care.”
The seminar highlighted groundbreaking developments in smart biomaterials, nanotechnology, and digital sensing for modern healthcare.