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Odisha: Over dozen varsities participate in State Level Innovation and Startup Competition

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) The two-day State-level Innovation and Startup Competition, organized for the first time jointly by the Higher Education Department and the Odisha State Higher Education Council, at Rama Devi Women’s University, commenced today with the participation of 72 students from 14 universities across Odisha.
Health & Family Welfare, Electronics & Information Technology Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling graced the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest.
After formally inaugurating the event, the Minister visited the exhibition stalls and interacted with the students in detail regarding their innovative ideas and research initiatives.
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Ranchi, Feb 16 (UNI) Amid the ongoing Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections, the Jharkhand unit of the Indian National Congress on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Jharkhand State Election Commission, alleging electoral inducement and violation of the Model Code of Conduct by the BJP and demanding strict action.

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Imphal, Feb 16 (UNI) Advocate Kshetrimayum Sarankumari Devi, Panel Lawyer of the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) on Monday appealed to make people aware of the marriageable age.

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JSW Steel Odisha conducts labour code awareness session

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Bhubaneshwar, Feb 16 (UNI) JSW Steel’s Odisha Mining Division conducted a comprehensive Labour Codes Awareness Session at its Narayanposhi Iron & Manganese Ore Mines with the objective of strengthening employees’ understanding of India’s newly unified labour regulations.

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Congress alleges US trade deal favours America, hurts Indian farmers, industry

17 Feb 2026 | 12:01 AM

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Five acres of illegal opium cultivation destroyed in Jharkhand

16 Feb 2026 | 10:28 PM

Hazaribag, Feb 16 (UNI) The Forest Department and Chouparan Police on Monday carried out a joint operation to destroy approximately five acres of illicit opium crop in the Jamuniyatari forest area under Chouparan police station limits in Hazaribag district.

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