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One dies of Dengue in Mizoram in 6 months

Aizawl, Aug 8(UNI) One person died due to Dengue infections in Mizoram during 6 months (January to June) while no case of Chikungunya was detected during the same period, state vector-borne diseases control programme (SVDBCP) officials said on Thursday.

The officials said that 3,186 samples of people suspected of being infected with Dengue have been collected and tested, of which 228 people were found to be infected with Dengue. One person died due to Dengue during July in Aizawl district, they said.
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Bengal: Suvendu accuses TMC of backing Rohingya Muslims for electoral gains

17 Jul 2025 | 1:38 AM

Kolkata, July 16 (UNI) Countering West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's allegation that BJP was "anti Bengal", the Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari today charged the state's ruling Trinamool Congress with sheltering the Rohingya Muslims as part of its vote bank politics.

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Odisha Cabinet approves ‘Samrudha Sahar’ scheme to drive planned urbanisation, economic growth

17 Jul 2025 | 1:33 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today approved the “Samrudha Sahar” scheme aimed at promoting planned urbanization and balanced regional development across the state.

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Odisha Cabinet approves Ordinance to broaden Chancellor’s powers in VC appointments

17 Jul 2025 | 1:12 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet tonight approved the promulgation of the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, aimed at expanding the Chancellor’s authority in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) for public universities.

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Odisha Cabinet approves second Amendment to Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy, 2023

17 Jul 2025 | 1:10 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) In a major step towards establishing Odisha as a leading hub for semiconductor and electronics innovation, the State Cabinet today approved the second amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy, 2023.

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Cal HC dismisses petitions challenging WBSSC recruitment notification

17 Jul 2025 | 12:09 AM

Kolkata, July 16 (UNI) The Calcutta high court today dismissed all petitions challenging the WB Schools Service Commission May 30 notification on recruitment of teachers and non-teaching staff in the government aided schools across the state.

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