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Assam Chief minister focuses on steps taken by govt to secure identity of indigenous people

Guwahati, Aug 15 (UNI) Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today unfurled the national tricolour at the official function of the Independence day at the Veterinary ground and assured that
the government will not compromise with the issues concerning the indigenous people of the state.
The chief minister also presented to the people a brief account of the development activities undertaken by the government led by him in the last four and half years and said that while the government has launched a fight against the continuous process of a section of people to
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BMC launches 'Catch the Rain' campaign to promote water conservation

12 Jul 2026 | 10:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 12 (UNI) The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday launched the 'Catch the Rain' awareness campaign to promote rainwater harvesting and water conservation in the city. .

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BJD slams BJP over chit fund accused's induction

12 Jul 2026 | 10:39 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 12 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday said the induction of former party MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would have no bearing on its organisational strength, while accusing the saffron party of compromising its moral stand by admitting a leader facing trial in the Seashore chit fund scam. .

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West Bengal sets 1-month deadline for tea gardens to clear PF, gratuity dues

12 Jul 2026 | 10:35 PM

Siliguri, Jul 12 (UNI) The West Bengal government today issued a one-month deadline to defaulting tea garden managements to clear pending provident fund (PF) and gratuity dues, warning that failure to comply would invite legal action, including FIRs and possible imprisonment.

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Former BJD MLA Pravat Biswal joins BJP amid ongoing Seashore chit fund trial

12 Jul 2026 | 10:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, 12 July (UNI) Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal on Sunday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ending his decades-long association with the regional party months after being expelled for alleged indiscipline.

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Bihar to launch Heli tourism & air tourism service

12 Jul 2026 | 9:59 PM

Patna, July 12 ( UNI) Bihar is set to launch its Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026, marking a significant step toward improving tourism connectivity and promoting investment in the state's tourism sector.

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