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NTPC’s Chatti Bariatu coal project faces 14-day protest; mining halted

Keredari (Chatra), Aug 14 (UNI) The NTPC’s Chatti Bariatu coal mining project remained at a standstill today as local residents continued their sit-in protest for the 14th consecutive day.
Demonstrators allege that compensation for acquired land remains unpaid in several cases and that promised rehabilitation measures have not been implemented.
Former Jharkhand agriculture minister and senior Congress leader Yogendra Sao alleged that his fire bricks factory was demolished without any payment of compensation.
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CM reviews facilities at Rajgir zoo, stresses on better visitor services

17 May 2026 | 4:53 PM

Patna, May 17 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday directed officials to review the arrangements and ensure better facilities for tourists undertaking Rajgir's Zoo Safari and Nature Safari.

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Meghachandra Kongbam Receives R K Bidur Film Critic Award 2026

17 May 2026 | 4:28 PM

Imphal, May 17 (UNI) Meghachandra Kongbam was honoured with the inaugural R. K. Bidur Film Critic Award 2026 during the 68th Foundation Day celebration of Cultural Forum, Manipur held on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy auditorium in Imphal.

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Five arrested after recovery of Rs 3 Cr from Tripura police constable's house

17 May 2026 | 2:01 PM

Agartala, May 17 (UNI) At least five persons have been arrested in connection with a case that surfaced after a video clip featured a woman showcasing a significant amount of cash. This group includes three police personnel and a jawan from the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), and a health worker.

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Odisha: BJD seeks Vat rollback, GST cover for petrol, diesel

17 May 2026 | 1:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (UNI) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday urged the BJP-led Odisha Government to press the Centre for bringing petrol and diesel under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, saying the move would help reduce fuel prices and ease the burden of rising prices of essential commodities.

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Odisha: Two killed, three injured in road accident

17 May 2026 | 12:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (UNI) Two women were killed and three others critically injured after a car collided head-on with a goods-laden truck near the Rajamatu traffic junction in the Pradhaniguda area of Odisha’s Nabarangpur district around midnight, police said on Sunday.

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