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Odisha approves ordinance to decriminalize minor offences

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (UNI) In an effort to reduce criminal proceedings and adjudication costs, the Odisha Government announced the approval of the Odisha Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025 to decriminalise minor and procedural regulatory offences, rationalise penalties, and eliminate redundant compliance burdens from selected State legislation.
Once the Ordinance takes the shape of State law, civil penalties will replace imprisonment for non-serious defaults and the regulatory burden on both businesses and individuals will ease significantly.
This shift promises faster dispute resolution, fewer court backlogs, lower legal costs, and improved administrative efficiency, a statement issued by the government said.
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Meghalaya: Minister Thakur voices concern on atrocities against Hindu minority in Bangladesh

12 Jun 2026 | 10:07 PM

Shillong, Jun 12 (UNI) union Minister of State Shantanu Thakur on Friday voiced strong concern over reported atrocities against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh, stating that India will formally raise its concerns with Dhaka to ensure the safety and rights of Hindus residing in the neighbouring country.

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Patna: Five including three brothers sentenced to life imprisonment in murder case

12 Jun 2026 | 9:46 PM

Patna, Jun 12 (UNI) District and Additional Sessions Judge-21, Sunita Rani today sentenced five persons, including three brothers, to life imprisonment in connection with a decade old murder case.

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Bollywood's 'Mr Khamosh' to remain loyal to Mamata Banerjee

12 Jun 2026 | 9:38 PM

Asansol, June 12 (UNI) At last, Bollywood’s 'Mr. Khamosh' has broken his long khamoshi (silence) on the issue of leaving the party after the ignominious defeat of TMC in the state assembly polls. Shatrughan Sinha, the two-time MP of Asansol Lok Sabha seat, has reaffirmed his position as an MP and has claimed that he will never desert the Mamata Banerjee camp.

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Court rejects bail pleas of Khan Sir's two security guards in attempt-to-murder case

12 Jun 2026 | 9:07 PM

Patna, Jun 12 (UNI) First Class Judicial Magistrate of Patna Civil Court Anurag Verma today rejected the regular bail applications of two security guards, Pradeep Kumar and Talebar Singh, of coaching institute director Faizal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, who are lodged in jail in connection with a case involving alleged attempt to murder and illegal use of firearms.

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Bengal: Mahua, Saugata target TMC rebels amid defection buzz

12 Jun 2026 | 8:51 PM

Kolkata, Jun 12 (UNI) Amid continuing speculation over internal dissent and possible defections within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which ruled over Bengal for 15 years, senior party leaders on Friday mounted a strong defence of the organisation, with MPs Mahua Moitra and Saugata Roy launching sharp attacks on rebel legislators and parliamentarians reportedly exploring political alternatives.

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