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

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.
The award, announced by the union Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi on Tuesday, recognizes the school's innovative and community-driven efforts in water conservation and sustainable water management.
Located on the outskirts of Ranchi, JBAV Rahe stood out for its rainwater harvesting system, water recycling measures, and awareness drives conducted under the 'Jal Hi Jeevan Hai' campaign. The initiative, led by students and teachers, not only ensured efficient use of water on campus but also spread awareness in nearby villages.
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Cal High Court orders stakeholders to resolve logjams on Kolkata Metro stretch

13 Dec 2025 | 3:50 AM

Kolkata, Dec 12 (UNI) Expressing its disappointment over delay in executing the work for completing a 366-meters stretch of Kolkata Metro at Chingrighata in the eastern part of the city, Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government, the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and other stakeholders to hold a meeting on December 17 and decide on when work on the unfinished part is to be taken up.

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Khurda Road Division accelerates rooftop solar energy generation

13 Dec 2025 | 3:36 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (UNI) In line with Indian Railways’ mission to promote clean and renewable energy, Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated a slew of measures to accelerate rooftop solar power generation across its service buildings and Railway infrastructure.

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Tripura Police seize heroin, Yabba tablets; three arrested in Ambassa

13 Dec 2025 | 3:12 AM

Agartala, Dec 12 (UNI) In a major anti-drug operation, Tripura police in Ambassa of Dhalai district intercepted a vehicle and arrested three persons, including the driver, with 1.836 kg of suspected heroin, and 10,000 Yabba/methamphetamine tablets hidden within the vehicle.

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Jharkhand millet mission renamed 'Jharkhand Madua Kranti': Minister Shilpi Tirkey

13 Dec 2025 | 3:04 AM

Ranchi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Jharkhand Millet Mission will now be known as “Jharkhand Madua Kranti”, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey announced.

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No eligible voter should be left out during SIR: Jharkhand CEO roll

13 Dec 2025 | 2:55 AM

Ranchi, Dec 12 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K. Ravi Kumar has urged all eligible voters, especially those who migrated from other states, to ensure their names are correctly listed during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

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