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Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses condolences after Darjeeling rain-related deaths

Kolkata, Oct 5 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah today expressed condolences for the loss of lives in Darjeeling due to heavy rains.
In a social media post, Shah said that teams of the National Disaster Response Force have reached the spot, and more teams are on standby to join as and when needed.
Shah also informed that he spoke to Darjeeling MP Raju Bista and took stock of the situation.
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Research, practical application in road engineering emphasized at Indian Roads Congress

09 Nov 2025 | 12:32 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (UNI) Innovative research and practical applications in road engineering and infrastructure development came under sharp focus during the technical session of the 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) being held here. The session brought together experts and researchers presenting papers published in the IRC Journal, showcasing innovative approaches and solutions in highway engineering. It provided a platform to exchange ideas aimed at improving road design, construction, and maintenance practices.

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Bihar: Close NDA-GA battles in the offing in Jehanabad

08 Nov 2025 | 11:11 PM

Patna, Nov 8 (UNI) With the Grand Alliance going all out to defend all three seats and the NDA mounting a strong challenge, Jehanabad is poised for one of the most exciting contests in Bihar's second phase of polling scheduled on November 11.

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NU hosts precursor event of national space science symposium

08 Nov 2025 | 11:07 PM

Dimapur, Nov 8 (UNI) As a precursor to the National Space Science Symposium 2026, the Nagaland University organised a regional outreach programme on ‘igniting young minds through science & space’ at its Lumami campus on Friday, a varsity release said on Saturday.

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Displaced persons urge Government to review Assistance Rates in Manipur

08 Nov 2025 | 10:50 PM

Imphal, Nov 8 (UNI) Several organisations representing victims of ethnic violence who are living in relief camps have jointly appealed to the Government of Manipur to review and revise the assistance rates being provided to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) currently staying in relief camps across the state. .

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Khera advises Nitish to keep pistol on ear of PM to get declared as CM face

08 Nov 2025 | 10:48 PM

Patna, Nov 8 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera today advised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to keep pistol on ear of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get declared himself as CM face of NDA in ongoing state assembly elections.
Khera told media persons here that NDA had not so far declared Chief Minister Kumar as CM face of NDA in ongoing Bihar assembly elections. Despite repeated queries of media persons, no top BJP leader had declared Nitish Kumar as CM face, he pointed out.

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