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Sand artist creates yoga sculpture of PM Modi at Puri Beach to mark IYD

Puri, June 20 (UNI) Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a striking sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Ustrasana (Camel Pose) at Puri Beach in Odisha on Friday to mark International Yoga Day.
The sculpture bears the powerful message: "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."
Standing five feet tall, the artwork beautifully conveys that yoga is not merely a physical exercise but a spiritual journey fostering inner balance and environmental harmony.
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JIADA, Jharkhand Chamber discuss reforms to boost industrial growth

08 Jun 2026 | 8:35 PM

Ranchi, June 8 (UNI) Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA) Managing Director Varun Ranjan on Monday held discussions with office-bearers of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) on measures to promote industrial growth, attract investment and address issues faced by industries in the state.

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Odisha Governor praises Jiranga Buddhist Monastery for preserving Buddha’s Teachings

08 Jun 2026 | 8:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday praised the Buddhist Monastery at Jiranga in Gajapati district for its significant contribution to promoting peace, fostering cultural harmony, and preserving the teachings of Lord Buddha.

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Odisha Police bust interstate gambling racket, two arrested, cash,valuables worth lakhs seized

08 Jun 2026 | 8:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) In a major crackdown on illegal gambling activities, Rourkela Police have unearthed an interstate gambling racket operating from Luakera village near the Odisha–Jharkhand border and arrested two persons allegedly involved in the network.

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Kolkata: Police search flat linked to arrested Trinamool Congress leader Swarup Biswas

08 Jun 2026 | 8:01 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) A city police team on Monday searched a south west Kolkata flat linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Swarup Biswas, who has been arrested on multiple charges including extortion, molestation and violation of the Arms Act.

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Nagaland: NU Trains Entrepreneurs to Strengthen Local Poultry Production

08 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM

Dimapur, June 8 (UNI) As Nagaland continues to depend heavily on imported poultry products despite growing local demand, Nagaland University has taken a step toward strengthening the state's production capacity by training aspiring poultry farmers and entrepreneurs in modern poultry production practices through a five-day hands-on training in poultry production technology.

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