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Mamata announces compensation for families of those killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of Bitan Adhikari, Sameer Guha and Manish Ranjan, killed in the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday.

The chief minister also announced that the family of Jhantu Ali Sheikh from Tehatta in Nadia district in West Bengal, who was killed in a military operation in Udhampur, Kashmir, would receive Rs 10 lakh as compensation and assured that the soldier’s children would be given the opportunity to study in army schools.
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CPI demands Rs 1 Cr compensation in Shambhu Girls Hostel Case, POCSO case against accused, and CBI probe

19 Jan 2026 | 5:46 PM

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (CPI) today demanded registration of a case under the POCSO Act against those responsible in the Shambhu Girls Hostel incident in Patna, a CBI inquiry into the matter and Rs 1 crore as compensation to the victim’s family.

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Arunachal Lok Bhavan hosts creative competitions to inspire youth ahead of Republic Day

19 Jan 2026 | 5:44 PM

Itanagar, Jan 19 (UNI) As part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, painting and essay writing competitions were conducted at Lok Bhavan, here, on Monday.

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Bihar CM directs speedy completion of schemes in Sitamarhi & Sheohar

19 Jan 2026 | 5:39 PM

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday reviewed the progress of development schemes in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts during his ongoing Samriddhi Yatra and directed officials to ensure speedy completion of projects, particularly those announced earlier during the Pragati Yatra.

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Group loan pressure claims lives of mother & daughter in Giridih

19 Jan 2026 | 5:24 PM

Giridih, Jan 19 (UNI) In a tragic incident allegedly linked to pressure from a group loan, a woman and her teenage daughter died by suicide in Gadi Shrirampur village under the Mufassil police station area here on Monday morning.

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Congress puts NDA government in dock over gangrape & murder of NEET student Congress puts NDA government in dock over gangrape and murder of NEET student

19 Jan 2026 | 5:18 PM

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) Congress on Monday protested on streets here to vent its deep resentment against gangrape and murder of girl in a private hostel, who was preparing for NEET, a national level competitive examination to take admission in medical college.

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