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Samajwadi Party’s national vice president Kiranmoy Nanda criticises Mamata, questions Opposition unity

15 Jun 2026 | 8:08 PM

Kolkata, June 15 (UNI) A fresh political controversy erupted on Monday after Samajwadi Party National Vice-president Kiranmoy Nanda publicly criticised Trinamool Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her repeated allegations of electoral malpractice in the 2026 Assembly elections, signalling possible strains within the opposition INDIA bloc.

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Kolkata's NSCBI Airport marks 'Yatri Suvidha Diwas' with passenger-focused initiatives

15 Jun 2026 | 7:57 PM

Kolkata, Jun 15 (UNI) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI), Kolkata, on Monday celebrated Yatri Suvidha Diwas with a host of passenger-centric activities aimed at enhancing traveller experience, promoting environmental awareness, and recognising the contributions of airport personnel and stakeholders.

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Jharkhand govt mulls NBFC-backed salary advance scheme for employees

15 Jun 2026 | 7:47 PM

Ranchi, June 15 (UNI): Jharkhand may soon introduce a salary advance and credit facility for government employees through empanelled Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), according to a proposal placed for consideration before the state Cabinet.

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Protests near hospital over treatment of militants in Manipur

15 Jun 2026 | 7:44 PM

Imphal, Jun 15 (UNI) Tension prevailed at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) today after three injured Kuki militants were brought to the hospital from Lailon Vaiphei in Kangpokpi district following a firing incident.

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People's grievances being resolved through public hearing: Shrawan

15 Jun 2026 | 7:44 PM

Patna, Jun 15 (UNI) Bihar Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar said on Monday that the public hearing programme organised at the office of Janata Dal (United) has emerged as an effective mechanism for addressing the grievances of common people.

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'Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026' launched: CM flags off special train with 1,100 Odisha pilgrims

15 Jun 2026 | 7:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jun 15(UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday flagged off the historic 'Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026', marking the beginning of a special pilgrimage train carrying more than 1,100 devotees from Odisha to the sacred Somnath Temple at Prabhas Patan in Gujarat.

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Guv Yadav reviews Nagaland railway projects

15 Jun 2026 | 6:58 PM

Dimapur, June 15 (UNI) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Monday reviewed the status of the Dhansiri-Zubza (Dimapur-Kohima) new line railway project and the integrated redevelopment of Dimapur railway station with officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) at Lok Bhavan in Kohima.

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NU study generates new insights into Angami Naga traditional farming system

15 Jun 2026 | 6:55 PM

Dimapur, June 15 (UNI) A Nagaland University study has generated new insights into how traditional knowledge continues to guide and facilitate terrace farming among the Angami
Naga population.

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Hemant launches ‘District Sandbox’ to accelerate healthcare innovation in Jharkhand

15 Jun 2026 | 6:47 PM

Ranchi, June 15 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday launched the ‘District Sandbox’ initiative aimed at accelerating testing and adoption of healthcare technologies in real-world public health settings, while stressing that innovation and artificial intelligence would play a key role in the future of healthcare delivery.

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Jharkhand launches state-wide drive to combat drug abuse & trafficking

15 Jun 2026 | 6:45 PM

Ranchi, June 15 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday launched a statewide awareness campaign against drug abuse, trafficking and consumption of prohibited narcotic substances, urging society to join efforts to build a drug-free Jharkhand.

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Bengal: Dilip warns Abhishek against probe non-cooperation, says ‘court will take note’

15 Jun 2026 | 6:43 PM

Kolkata, June 15 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and West Bengal Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday accused Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee of failing to cooperate with investigating agencies and warned that the courts would take a serious view if he obstructed the ongoing probes.

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Maoist arms dump unearthed along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border

15 Jun 2026 | 6:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (UNI) Security forces today achieved a major success in the fight against Left Wing Extremism by recovering a large cache of arms, explosives and other incriminating materials from a Maoist dump hidden in a forest along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.

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Odisha constitutes task force as El Niño threat looms over kharif season

15 Jun 2026 | 6:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jun 15(UNI) With forecasts insinuating towards the possible emergence of El Niño conditions and the likelihood of below-normal monsoon rainfall in parts of the country, the Odisha government on Monday decided to constitute a dedicated task force to strengthen drought preparedness and ensure effective management of water resources during the 2026 Kharif season.

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Mizoram's border security, refugee crisis dominate internal security dialogue

15 Jun 2026 | 6:16 PM

Aizawl, June 15 (UNI) Border management, the fallout of the Myanmar conflict, narcotics trafficking and the challenges of implementing India's Act East Policy dominated discussions
at the Mizoram Pre-Event of the North Eastern Regional Dialogue on Internal Security (NERDIS-2026), held at Mizoram University.

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Jharkhand's Godda sees gains from healthcare, livelihood initiatives

15 Jun 2026 | 6:11 PM

Godda, Jun 15 (UNI) Healthcare and livelihood initiatives implemented by Adani Foundation in collaboration with Adani Power Godda are improving access to medical services and income opportunities for rural communities in Godda and neighbouring areas.

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