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AIIMS Bhubaneswar gives new life to young man after 20 years of ंakylosing spondylitis

11 Dec 2025 | 3:51 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (UNI) A 37-year-old man from Odisha’s Kendrapara district, who had been suffering from ankylosing spondylitis for nearly two decades, received a new lease of life after undergoing three complex orthopaedic surgeries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

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IIT Bhubaneswar emerging as a national hub for renewable energy

11 Dec 2025 | 3:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar is rapidly establishing itself as a national renewable energy hub by developing advanced research and development infrastructure and forging strategic international partnerships.

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Odisha min urges citizens to support BMC’s urban forest drive

11 Dec 2025 | 3:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (UNI) Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra on Thursday called on citizens, SHGs, voluntary groups, educational institutions and organisations to join Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) expanding green mission.

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ED charges PK Enterprises owner in Rs 26.72 crore bank fraud case

11 Dec 2025 | 2:26 PM

Kolkata, Dec 11 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate’s Kolkata Zonal Office has filed a charge sheet against Prasenjit Das, proprietor of PK Enterprises, and five others in a special city court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an alleged bank fraud case linked to his late father, Purnendu Das, owner of K.P.S. Enterprise.

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Meghalaya CM inspects construction of largest football stadium in India

11 Dec 2025 | 1:42 PM

Shillong, Dec 11 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of Mawkhanu Football Stadium, which is going to be the largest in India, at the New Shillong Township.

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Over 57 lakh names marked for deletion in Bengal as SIR digitisation nears completion

11 Dec 2025 | 1:36 PM

Kolkata, Dec 11 (UNI) The digitisation of forms and data uploaded to the Election Commission of India’s portal under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal is almost complete, with over 57.52 lakh voters marked for deletion across multiple categories.

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Raids in Hazaribag linked to terror suspect Shahnawaz Alam network

11 Dec 2025 | 1:19 PM

Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Dec 11 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday morning carried out another round of raids in Hazaribag, stepping up its investigation into suspected terror operative Shahnawaz Alam’s alleged network.

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Bengal CM Mamata pays tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee

11 Dec 2025 | 12:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 11 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid tribute to former President of India Pranab Mukherjee on his 90th birth anniversary.

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Manipur braces for President Murmu visit amid boycott calls, tight security

11 Dec 2025 | 10:44 AM

Imphal, Dec 11 (UNI) Manipur is gearing up to welcome President Droupadi Murmu on a two-day visit beginning Thursday, with security forces tightening vigil across the state in view of boycott and shutdown calls issued by CorCom and MNRF.

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AAI undertakes measures to assist stranded passengers at Agartala airport

11 Dec 2025 | 9:59 AM

Agartala, Dec 11 (UNI) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken various measures to alleviate the challenges faced by stranded passengers at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala due to operational disruptions by IndiGo Airlines.

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Tripura Govt directs 100 pc enrolment in farmers’ registry for direct benefits

11 Dec 2025 | 9:50 AM

Agartala, Dec 11 (UNI) (UNI): The Tripura government has directed the complete enrollment of farmers in the Farmers’ Registry, an integrated database for every farmer in India to establish a modern, efficient, and transparent agricultural system, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Thursday.

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Meghalaya: Villagers, JNC protest against transfer of community land to cement company

11 Dec 2025 | 1:51 AM

Khliehriat, Dec 10 (UNI) Hundreds of residents from Daištong village and neighbouring areas on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here in Meghalaya’s East Jaiñtia Hills district of Meghalaya, opposing the alleged transfer of community land to a private-run Shree Cement Integrated Cement Plant.

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Leader of opposition raises concerns in assembly over Jharkhand Bhavan stay regulations

11 Dec 2025 | 1:51 AM

Ranchi, Dec 10 (UNI) Jharkhand Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi on Wednesday raised serious objections in the state Assembly to the recently issued regulations governing accommodation at Jharkhand Bhavan in New Delhi.

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Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP Vanlalvena slams Income Tax notices issued to Mizo tribals

11 Dec 2025 | 1:50 AM

Aizawl, Dec 10 (UNI) Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Mizoram's lone MP K. Vanlalvena criticised alleged attempts by Income Tax authorities to seek tax compliance from tribal professionals from the state, saying such actions run contrary to constitutional protections.

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Ranchi Municipal Corporation announces special preparations in parks and tourist spots for New Year celebrations

11 Dec 2025 | 1:48 AM

Ranchi, Dec 10 ( UNI )The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) on Wednesday initiated extensive preparations to ensure a clean, orderly, and festive environment across all major parks, picnic spots, and tourist locations ahead of New Year celebrations.

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