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JEEVIKA helping rural women in becoming economically self reliant: Shrawan

20 Jan 2026 | 11:08 PM

Patna, Jan 20 (UNI) Bihar Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar onday said that women in rural areas are becoming economically self reliant after associating with the JEEVIKA programme.

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Bitter foes Russia and Ukraine to co-exist at Kolkata book fair

20 Jan 2026 | 10:39 PM

Kolkata, Jan 20 (UNI) Russia and Ukraine may be at war for four years, but they are set to co-exist peacefully for close to a fortnight in this metropolis for a literary cause.

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AICC observer slams As am CM

20 Jan 2026 | 10:21 PM

Guwahati, Jan 20 (UNI) AICC observer for Assam, Bhupesh Baghel, on Monday launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister saying that the state which used to be known for its tea, rhinos, Bihu dance and diverse cultures is now being known for deceitful, disrespectful and corrupt chief ministers.

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Khandu congratulates Nitin Nabin on election as BJP National President

20 Jan 2026 | 10:16 PM

Itanagar, Jan 20 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday extended his hearty congratulations to Nitin Nabin on his election as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Adopt citizen-centric approach rooted in spirit of service: Arunachal Guv to APCS probationers

20 Jan 2026 | 10:14 PM

Itanagar, Jan 20 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Tuesday advised the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) probationers to adopt a citizen-centric approach rooted in the spirit of service, placing compassion, dignity and the needs of the common people at the heart of governance.

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East Coast Railway to build 96 new over bridges in Odisha at own cost

20 Jan 2026 | 10:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI) East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced plans to construct 96 Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) across Odisha entirely at its own expense, under the new Railway Policy, official sources said on Tuesday.

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Assam Rifles facilitates surrender of NSCN-KYA insurgent in Arunachal

20 Jan 2026 | 9:56 PM

Itanagar, Jan 20 (UNI) The Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), successfully facilitated the surrender of a hardcore insurgent belonging to the NSCN-KYA group during a joint operation conducted in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, official sources said on Tuesday.

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Youth service & compassion are key to nation-building: Odisha Governor

20 Jan 2026 | 9:53 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday said the future of the nation depends on how effectively young people channel their energy toward service, compassion and social responsibility.

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Bhitarkanika National Park sees slight increase in bird numbers, fewer species this Winter

20 Jan 2026 | 9:51 PM

Kendrapara, Jan 20 (UNI) Bhitarkanika National Park recorded a marginal rise in the number of birds this year compared to last year’s Mid-Winter Waterfowl Status Survey.

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Mamata Banerjee to answer Modi; administrative meeting at Singur Tata Nano ground

20 Jan 2026 | 9:33 PM

(Re-run with date correction)
Kolkata, Jan 20 (UNI) Months away from the Assembly polls, Singur is taking the centre stage in West Bengal politics with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee deciding to hold an administrative meeting there on January 28.

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Odisha to induct women drivers in AMA bus service

20 Jan 2026 | 9:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI) In a major step towards enhancing women’s safety and promoting inclusive employment, the Odisha government has placed special emphasis on inducting women drivers into the AMA Bus Service.

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Nitish reviews development schemes in Gopalganj during Samriddhi Yatra

20 Jan 2026 | 9:21 PM

Patna, Jan 20 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today reviewed the status of the developmental schemes announced during his previous Pragati Yatra in Gopalganj district and directed officials to expedite the completion of all works within the stipulated timeframe.

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Workplace safety for women in focus at MSCW programme in Manipur

20 Jan 2026 | 9:20 PM

Imphal (Senapati), Jan 20 (UNI) Th. Tiningpham Monsang, Chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), spoke on the work and activities undertaken by the MSCW in redressing the issues faced by women in the State and advocating women’s rights to promote women’s empowerment.

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ICAR Manipur Centre trains farmers on pulse production technologies for rice fallow areas

20 Jan 2026 | 9:16 PM

Imphal, Jan 20 (UNI) The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, successfully organised a one-day training programme on “Pulse Production Technologies for Rice Fallow for Food and Nutrition Security” on Tuesday at the Loktak Farmers’ Hostel, ICAR Manipur Centre.

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Odisha police bust sextortion racket, nab 5

20 Jan 2026 | 9:15 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 20 (UNI) The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate police busted a sextortion racket by arresting five accused persons who allegedly extorted a 72-year-old retired government employee by recording a nude video to blackmail him.

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