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Health arrangements at Rajgir Malmas Mela benefit over 73,000 devotees: Bihar Minister

12 Jun 2026 | 3:30 PM

Patna, 12 June (UNI): Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar said that the state government has made extensive healthcare arrangements at the State Malmas Mela in Rajgir, ensuring that the health and safety of lakhs of devotees remain a top priority.

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Bengal: Speculation of split deepens in Trinamool Congress after "signatures" of 19 MPs surface

12 Jun 2026 | 2:45 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (UNI) Fresh speculation over a possible split within the Trinamool Congress Parliamentary party has intensified after copies of several pages bearing the "signatures" of 19 party MPs emerged in the public domain, triggering political debate in West Bengal and beyond.

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Will probe payment of Rs 635 cr to event management company for organising BGBS: Bengal CM

12 Jun 2026 | 2:39 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced a probe into the expenditure incurred towards organising the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) during the tenure of the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in the state.

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Focus on "trident" strategy for reviving Bengal's industry and economy: CM Suvendu Adhikari

12 Jun 2026 | 2:27 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday unveiled an ambitious "trident-shaped" strategy for reviving industry in the state.

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Tripura registered surge of women workplace in 3 years

12 Jun 2026 | 12:47 PM

Agartala, June 12 (UNI)Tripura has experienced a significant rise in the participation of women in the workforce during the last three years, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha informed the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on Friday.

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Bihar CM mourns death of three SHOs, driver in Begusarai road accident

12 Jun 2026 | 11:44 AM

Patna, June 12 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on friday expressed deep sorrow over the death of three Station House Officers (SHOs) and a vehicle driver in a tragic road accident in Begusarai district.

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Three police officers among four killed in road accident at Bihar

12 Jun 2026 | 11:04 AM

Begusarai, June 12 (UNI) Altogether four people, including three Station House Officers (SHOs) from Madhepura district, were killed in a tragic road accident in Bihar's Begusarai district late last night.

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Jharkhand Congress terms BJP's assessment of Modi era 'misleading'

12 Jun 2026 | 1:42 AM

Ranchi, June 11 (UNI) Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee media in-charge Rakesh Sinha on Thursday rejected BJP leader Babulal Marandi's assessment of the Narendra Modi government's 12-year tenure, alleging that the ruling party was attempting to divert attention from issues such as unemployment, inflation and farmers' concerns.

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At NITI Aayog meet, Bihar pushes for education, skill and tourism projects

12 Jun 2026 | 1:40 AM

Patna, June 11 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said the state is emerging as an active force in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 and sought the Centre’s support for a range of projects related to skill development, higher education, tourism, industrialisation and drinking water.

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Odisha BJP alleges missing Swami Laxmanananda inquiry report part of larger conspiracy

12 Jun 2026 | 1:33 AM

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (UNI) Odisha BJP on Thursday alleged that the disappearance of the Commission of Inquiry report into the murder of Hindu leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati from the previous Chief Minister's Office (CMO), was part of a larger and well-planned conspiracy to suppress the truth behind the killing.

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Computer operators to he appointed in every Panchayat in Bihar

12 Jun 2026 | 1:28 AM

Patna, June 11 (UNI) Bihar Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal on Thursday called for appointing computer operator-cum-clerks in every panchayat to strengthen the delivery of online revenue services at the grassroots level.

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Child labour, blot on humanity, every child deserves education and dignity: Prem

12 Jun 2026 | 1:24 AM

Patna, June 11 (UNI) On the eve of World Day Against Child Labour, Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar said that child labour remains a serious blot on society and humanity and called for collective efforts to ensure that every child enjoys a safe and dignified childhood.

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Odisha: CBI nabs MCL security inspector while accepting bribe in Jharsuguda

12 Jun 2026 | 1:22 AM

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested a Security Inspector posted in the Orient Area of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) at Brajarajnagar in Odisha's Jharsuguda district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an employee.

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Governor directs universities to hold 'Chancellor's dialogue' with students and teachers

12 Jun 2026 | 1:17 AM

Patna, June 11 (UNI) Bihar Governor cum Chancellor Syed Ata Hasnain today directed universities across the state to organize separate "Chancellor's Dialogue" programmes with representatives of students and teachers to facilitate the exchange of ideas, suggestions and concerns.

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Arunachal's Sine village farmers resolve to adopt natural farming, ban chemical inputs

12 Jun 2026 | 1:06 AM

Itanagar, June 11 (UNI) In a landmark move towards sustainable agriculture, farmers of Sine village under Boleng block in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district have unanimously resolved to stop the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, declaring their village a chemical-free farming zone.

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