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CM Hemant Soren holds talks with Infosys Global EVP at World Economic Forum

Ranchi, Jan 21 (UNI) On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren held a meeting with Infosys Global Executive Vice President Ashish Kumar Das to discuss technology-led development and skill enhancement initiatives in the state.
The discussions focused on strengthening skill development among Jharkhand’s youth, promoting digital infrastructure, and driving digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based transformation in the mining sector.
The meeting was seen as a significant step towards shaping Jharkhand’s future development roadmap through innovation and technology-driven growth.
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Missing woman from Jharkhand traced in Rajasthan

16 Feb 2026 | 5:21 PM

Bokaro, Feb 16 (UNI) Police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand have traced and safely recovered a 41-year-old missing woman from Bikaner in Rajasthan, officials said on Monday.

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EC rejects PMAY, Banglar Bari documents for voter list revision in WB

16 Feb 2026 | 5:20 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (UNI) The Election Commission has informed the Chief Electoral officer of West Bengal Manoj Kumar Agarwal that documents issued under the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the state’s Banglar Bari will not be accepted as valid documents during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

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ECoR installs modern safety measures in tunnel 7 Khurda Road–Balangir Rail Line project

16 Feb 2026 | 5:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb16 (UNI) In a major boost to railway infrastructure and passenger safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has installed advanced, state-of-the-art safety and emergency management systems in Tunnel–7 of the Khurda Road–Balangir Rail Line project.
The development marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between coastal, western, and central Odisha while ensuring world-class safety standards within critical rail infrastructure.

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Govt acting with Narcotics Dept to curb drug abuse in Seemanchal: Samrat

16 Feb 2026 | 5:09 PM

Patna, Feb 16 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Choudhary stated in the Assembly on Monday that the government is alert to the increasing menace of “dry drugs” trafficking in the Seemanchal region and is taking continuous action in coordination with the Narcotics Department to curb it.

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TET job seekers clash with police during Bikash Bhavan march, traffic hit in Karunamoyee

16 Feb 2026 | 5:08 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (UNI) Amid the election-bound atmosphere in West Bengal, job aspirants once again hit the streets on Monday, demanding immediate recruitment.

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