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Odisha Police nab 20 cyber criminals in major statewide crackdown

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) In a major offensive against online fraud, Odisha Police arrested 20 cyber criminals and registered 17 new cases during a day-long statewide drive under ‘Operation Cyber Kavach’.
The special campaign, launched on February 14, is aimed at dismantling cybercrime networks by targeting mule bank accounts that serve as the financial backbone of fraudulent activities.
Police sources said extensive action was carried out across several districts against benami or “mule” bank accounts used to channel funds obtained through cyber fraud.
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Tripura finds place in top-performing states of FHI

12 Mar 2026 | 11:21 AM

Agartala, March 12 (UNI) Tripura has distinguished itself as one of the top-performing states in the second edition of the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) assessed by NITI Aayog for the year 2023–24.

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Mamata Banerjee to lead protest march in Kolkata over fuel crisis

12 Mar 2026 | 11:20 AM

Kolkata, March 12 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to lead a protest march in Kolkata next week, blaming the Centre’s policies for the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by the escalating war situation in West Asia.

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Tripura allocated Rs 6 23 Cr for digital learning of students

12 Mar 2026 | 11:14 AM

Agartala, March 12 (UNI) Tripura government has allocated over Rs 6.23 Cr under the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana (MYYY) for the academic year 2024-25 to promote digital learning among students enrolled in government colleges across the state.
The initiative demonstrates the stat e government's dedication to empowering students by enhancing educational facilities and expanding access to digital learning resources, said Secretary of Information Technology Kiran Gitte.

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Bose’s emotional letter sparks speculation ahead of new governor’s oath

12 Mar 2026 | 11:13 AM

Kolkata, March 12 (UNI): Hours before the swearing-in of West Bengal’s new Governor Ravindra Narayan Ravi on Thursday, outgoing Governor C. V. Ananda Bose stirred fresh political speculation with an emotional open letter addressed to the people of the state.

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Manipur Police intensifies operations against drug, militants

12 Mar 2026 | 11:06 AM

Imphal, March 12 (UNI) The overall law and order situation in Manipur remained tense as reports of kidnapping and operations against drug trafficking and militants poured in.

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