TMC leader assaulted, head shaved over alleged MGNREGA fund embezzlement in Howrah

Kolkata, June 7 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, a Trinamool Congress leader was allegedly assaulted, partially head shaved, garlanded with shoes and paraded through a village by angry residents over allegations of embezzling funds meant for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in Howrah's Shyampur on Sunday.

Bihar: Senior journalist Binay Kumar nominated to Centre's Hindi Advisory Committee

Patna, June 7 (UNI) The central government has nominated senior Bihar-Jharkhand journalist, Binay Kumar, as a member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Huge quantity of baby food, police uniforms recovered from Panchayat Pradan's house in Diamond Harbour

Kolkata, June 7 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, huge quantities of baby foods, medicines, police uniforms, spent ammunition casings and relief materials were allegedly recovered from the residence of a Trinamool Congress panchayat chief in South 24-Parganas, triggering widespread controversy and political sparring in the district.

Firhad Hakim's sister alleges death threats over Durga Puja committee dispute

Kolkata, June 7 (UNI) Geeta Hakim, sister of former Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamul Congress leader Firhad Hakim, alleged on Sunday that she received death threats over the phone in connection with a dispute involving a local Durga Puja committee in south Kolkata.

Delhi Police arrests Burdwan couple for murdering a university professor in Delhi

Asansol, Jun 7 (UNI) Delhi Police, with assistance from East Burdwan district police, have arrested a couple from Burdwan town in connection with the sensational murder of a Delhi University assistant professor, whose body was found inside her East Delhi apartment earlier this week.

INTTUC leader found hanging at home in W Bengal's Durgapur

Durgapur, Jun 7 (UNI) An Indian National Trinamool Trade union Congress (INTTUC) leader was found hanging at his residence in Durgapur industrial town of West Bengal on Sunday morning, sparking off sensation.

Security enhanced for five Birbhum TMC MLAs amid growing rift within party

Kolkata, June 7 (UNI): Security cover for five Trinamool Congress MLAs from Birbhum has been enhanced amid ongoing political turmoil within the party and a wider reduction in security arrangements for several TMC leaders across West Bengal.

Modern technology, strong prosecution and better coordination will take railway security to new heights: CM Yogi

Lucknow, June 7 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that "the railway security system in Uttar Pradesh should be made more modern, technology-enabled and result-orientated."

He said that the state has the largest railway traffic network in the country, where lakhs of passengers use rail services every day. In such a situation, passenger safety, women's dignity, crime control and prompt police assistance should be accorded the highest priority.

KMC councillors meeting called off as Mamata leaves for INDIA Bloc meet in Delhi

Kolkata, Jun 7 (UNI) The very important meeting of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors convened by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to be called off as the Trinamool Congress supremo will fly to New Delhi on Sunday to attend the crucial INDIA bloc meeting on Monday.

WB: Two KMCs arrested in 24 hours, Jorasanko TMC councillor held in POCSO case

Kolkata, Jun 7 (UNI) The crackdown on Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors continued after the BJP assumed power in West Bengal, with Mohammad Jasimuddin, councillor of Ward No. 39 in Jorasanko, being arrested on Sunday morning.

Odisha inks MoU with Edunet Foundation to train women students in AI

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (UNI) The Odisha Higher Education Department has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Edunet Foundation to provide training in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to women students studying in colleges and universities across the state.

Kamarhati TMC MLA Madan Mitra claims attack on convoy amid midnight protest

Kolkata, Jun 7 (UNI) Trinamool Congress MLA from Kamarhati, Madan Mitra, has alleged that his vehicle was attacked and vandalised by protesters when he visited an area in Kamarhati, in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, following reports of unrest.

Odisha engineer posted in tribal areas arrested after Vigilance uncovers assets worth crores

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested an engineer of the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) after unearthing assets allegedly disproportionate to his known sources of income, including cash worth Rs 2.04 crore, officials said.
The accused, Baikuntha Nath Behera (52), Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) with the ITDA at Baliguda in Kandhamal district, was arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act and is being produced before the Special Vigilance Court in Bhubaneswar.

Bihar: Women helpline provides round-the-clock support in distress

Patna, June 7 (UNI) The Bihar government has strengthened its support system for women facing violence or distress through the 24x7 toll-free 181 Women Helpline, a dedicated service designed to provide immediate assistance and access to essential support services.

Patna, Jun 7 ( UNI) Bihar government has launched a major initiative to boost farmers' incomes and create new opportunities for rural youth through the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission.