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Transgender issues take centre stage at State Welfare Board Formation meeting in Ranchi

Ranchi, Jan 21 (UNI) Issues related to the welfare, rights and inclusion of the transgender community were prominently discussed at a State Welfare Board Formation Meeting held here on Wednesday.
The meeting was organised under the Alliance India SAHAS Project by Utthan Sanstha at the Ranchi Press Club and brought together transgender community members from various districts of Jharkhand.
The participants deliberated on the functioning of the Transgender Welfare Board and district-level transgender cells, expressing concern that despite formal constitution of these bodies, tangible work at the grassroots level remains largely absent.

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Meghalaya govt to table reservation policy report in Assembly on Wednesday

17 Feb 2026 | 12:46 PM

Shillong, Feb 17 (UNI) The Meghalaya government will table the report of the expert committee on the state reservation policy on Wednesday during the ongoing Budget Session of the Meghalaya Assembly, Health and Family Welfare minister Wailadmiki Shylla said on Tuesday.

Pradyot calls for unity among indigenous communities in Tripura

17 Feb 2026 | 12:22 PM

Agartala, Feb 17 (UNI) The founder of the ruling BJP’s ally in the Tripura government, The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) Motha, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, appealed to the indigenous communities to rise above political divisions and collaborate for collective advancement in the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, slated for the next couple of months.

Govt dismisses President of West Tripura District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

17 Feb 2026 | 12:01 PM

Agartala, Feb 17 (UNI) Tripura Government has dismissed Gautam Sarkar, President of the West Tripura District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, with immediate effect following complaints of rude behavior and unpleasant conduct toward staff and advocates attending his proceedings.

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HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 27U

HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 26U

HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 25U

HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 24U

HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 23U

HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 22U

HYDERABAD, FEB 17 (UNI): Canines and handlers march past during Dikshant Parade of the 25th Batch of Canines at The Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) Moinabad, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. UNI Photo 21U

DEHRADUN, FEB 17 (UNI): Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation employees union addresses a press briefing on irregularities in the organisation, in Dehradun on Tuesday. UNI Photo 20U

DEHRADUN, FEB 17 (UNI): Uttarakhand Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Campaign Regional in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Amarpal Maurya being presented a book as a memento during a meeting for BJP leaders, in Dehradun on Tuesday. UNI Photo 18U

DEHRADUN, FEB 17 (UNI): BJP leaders during a meeting at Uttarakhand Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Campaign, in Dehradun on Tuesday. UNI Photo 17U

DEHRADUN, FEB 17 (UNI): BJP leaders during a meeting at Uttarakhand Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Campaign, in Dehradun on Tuesday. UNI Photo 16U

DEHRADUN, FEB 17 (UNI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with Uttarakhand Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Campaign Regional in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Amarpal Maurya light the ceremonial lamp during a meeting for BJP leaders, in Dehradun on Tuesday. UNI Photo 15U

GUWAHATI, FEB 17 (UNI): Assam students union (AASU) members stage a protest in front of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) building for deleting the CCE 2024 final results after the uploading on the commission’s website, in Guwahati on Tuesday. UNI Photo 14U

GUWAHATI, FEB 17 (UNI): Assam students union (AASU) members stage a protest in front of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) building for deleting the CCE 2024 final results after the uploading on the commission’s website, in Guwahati on Tuesday. UNI Photo 13U

GUWAHATI, FEB 17 (UNI): Assam students union (AASU) members stage a protest in front of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) building for deleting the CCE 2024 final results after the uploading on the commission’s website, in Guwahati on Tuesday. UNI Photo 11U

JAMMU, FEB 17 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly members pay homage to former Minister Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah during the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 11U

NEW DELHI, 17 FEB (UNI):- Students before appearing for the first CBSE class 10th and 12th board exam at the examination centre Bharti Public School at Nirman Vihar. UNI PHOTO-RJ8U BY RITIK JAIN

NEW DELHI, 17 FEB (UNI):- Students before appearing for the first CBSE class 10th and 12th board exam at the examination centre Bharti Public School at Nirman Vihar. UNI PHOTO-RJ7U BY RITIK JAIN

NEW DELHI, 17 FEB (UNI):- Students before appearing for the first CBSE class 10th and 12th board exam at the examination centre Bharti Public School at Nirman Vihar. UNI PHOTO-RJ6U BY RITIK JAIN