States » East12 May 2026 | 8:05 PMKolkata, May 12 (UNI) West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday urged industrialists from across the country to invest in the state, promising a "fear-free" environment for business and asserting that no political party would demand money from entrepreneurs for setting up industries in the state.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 8:02 PMDimapur, May 12 (UNI) Several districts in Nagaland, including Kohima, Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Peren, Wokha, Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng, and Tseminyu, are expected to
experience localised thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and light to moderate
rainfall on May 13.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 7:58 PMAizawl, May 12 (UNI) union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday engaged with civil society leaders and officials in Mamit district, stressing the need for stronger coordination and grassroots outreach to accelerate development in one of Mizoram’s Aspirational Districts.
The interaction, held at the Tourist Lodge in Mamit near the Tripura and Bangladesh borders, brought together representatives of prominent community-based organisations such as the
Young Mizo Association, Village Councils and the Mizo Zirlai Pawl.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 7:52 PMAizawl, May 12 (UNI) What began as a routine hospital visit for diabetes treatment turned into
a life-saving intervention for a 56-year-old businessman from Mizoram after doctors at Manipal Hospitals in Kolkata detected prostate cancer at an early stage and successfully treated him through robotic-assisted surgery.
H. Zohmingthanga, a resident of Aizawl, had approached Manipal Hospitals EM Bypass for medical evaluation following persistent health concerns.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 7:46 PMSiliguri, May 12 (UNI) The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) on Tuesday strongly criticised the repeated irregularities in the national-level entrance examinations following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 amid allegations of question paper leakage in Rajasthan.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 7:32 PMKolkata, May 12 (UNI) Garga Chatterjee, founder of "Bangla Pokkho", was arrested by Kolkata Police on Tuesday on charges of allegedly spreading misinformation and making provocative social media posts regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the Assembly election process.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 7:28 PMKolkata, May 12 (UNI) A Maoist operative surrendered before the state police administration on Tuesday, expressing his desire to return to the mainstream of society and lead a normal life.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 7:21 PMKrishnagar, May 12 (UNI) A pall of grief descended over parts of Nadia district after two devastating road accidents within hours of each other claimed six lives, including a five-year-old child, on National Highway-12 and adjoining stretches early Tuesday morning.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:57 PMPatna, May 12 (UNI) Polling for the by-election to the Bhojpur-cum-Buxar Local Authorities Constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council concluded peacefully today with an impressive voter turnout of 97.96 per cent.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:52 PMPatna, May 12 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today said the state government has taken an important initiative to ensure transparency and accountability in private schools and to protect the interests of students and parents.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:45 PMItanagar, May 12 (UNI) In a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness in India’s high-altitude frontier regions, the Indian Army, in close coordination with the Tawang District Administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and paramilitary forces, successfully conducted a large-scale two-day disaster management exercise, ‘Jal Aapda’, in Tawang sector from May 11 to 12.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:42 PMAsansol, May 12 (UNI) The Iisco Steel Plant (ISP) management under the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has initiated preparations for a major crackdown against alleged illegal encroachments in the steel township area of Burnpur in West Burdwan district.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:34 PMKolkata, May 12 (UNI) Two police personnel attached to West Bengal Police have been suspended following allegations of assaulting BJP candidate Bishwajit Pal in South 24-Parganas district after the declaration of Assembly election results.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:30 PMPatna, May 12 (UNI) Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar today said that prompt action, sensitive handling of cases and stronger inter-departmental coordination were crucial for timely justice and support for survivors of gender-based violence.
see more.. 12 May 2026 | 6:25 PMPatna, May 12 (UNI) In a major crackdown on child trafficking and exploitation through orchestra groups in Bihar, more than 40 minor girls were rescued and 22 persons arrested during a nightlong operation in Gopalganj district.
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