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PM Surya Ghar Yojana brings relief to Odisha consumers from electricity bill worries

Bhubaneshwar, Feb 18 (UNI) The union Government's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is providing much-needed relief to consumers from escalating electricity bill worries, particularly with the approaching summer season.
By installing solar panels on their rooftops, consumers have significantly reduced their electricity bills under this scheme.
The Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has gained significant traction, with TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) accelerating rooftop solar panel installations in the region. The initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to domestic consumers with one-kilowatt connections, ensuring high-quality and safe solar panels.
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AIDUF, Congress criticise Assam govt's decision to drop former Prez's name from medical college

11 Mar 2026 | 11:49 PM

Guwahati, March 11 (UNI) The Assam Cabinet's decision to drop the name of former President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed from the Barpeta Medical College om.Wedneaday drew sharp reaction from the Congress and Badruddin Ajmal led All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF).

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Odisha CM urges Mamata Banerjee to express regret to President Droupadi Murmu

11 Mar 2026 | 11:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 11 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday urged his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to convey her regrets to President Droupadi Murmu and to the people of the country over an alleged incident involving the President during her recent visit to West Bengal.

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Nagaland women's panel holds Mahila Jan Sunwai in Chumoukedima

11 Mar 2026 | 10:42 PM

Dimapur, March 11 (UNI) The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW), in collaboration with the Chumoukedima district administration, organised Mahila Jan Sunwai (public hearing for women) on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen grassroots access to justice by bringing grievance redressal mechanisms closer to the public, particularly women from rural and remote areas.

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Unruly groups attempt to attack Meghalaya CM’s residence

11 Mar 2026 | 10:33 PM

Shillong, Mar 11 (UNI) Unruly groups attempted to attack the residence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma in Tura on Wednesday, but he continued to remain in his house along with his family members, saying he was not afraid.

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Odisha Govt appoints three Officers to ensure safety of Odias stranded in Middle East

11 Mar 2026 | 10:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 11 (UNI) The Odisha government has appointed three contact officers to coordinate rescue and safety measures for Odias stranded in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

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