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Odisha to establish Compressed Bio-Gas Plant in Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (UNI) The Odisha government, in collaboration with Oil India Limited, will set up a Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Sambalpur to strengthen waste management and promote clean energy generation.
Union Minister for Education and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan today held a telephonic discussion from New Delhi with the Chairman and Managing Director of Oil India Limited, the Sambalpur District Collector, and the Commissioner of Sambalpur Municipal Corporation to review the project's progress.
The proposed facility will process 200 tonnes of organic waste daily to produce around 9 tonnes of compressed bio-gas, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Wealth from Waste" initiative.
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Women & youth participation in first phase indicates rejection of Jungle Raj: PM Modi

08 Nov 2025 | 3:10 AM

Aurangabad/Bhabhua, Nov 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the record turnout in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, particularly the massive participation of women and youth, is a clear indication that the people of Bihar have rejected the return of ‘Jungle Raj’ and voted for good governance and development.

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Women and youth participation in first phase of polls indicates rejection of Jungle Raj: Modi

08 Nov 2025 | 2:29 AM

Aurangabad, Nov 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the record turnout in the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, particularly the massive participation of women and youth, is a clear indication that the people of Bihar have rejected the return of ‘Jungle Raj’ and voted for good governance and development.

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Presence of rebel candidates makes battle challenging in Bhagalpur

08 Nov 2025 | 12:16 AM

Bhagalpur, Nov 7 (UNI) With several rebels in the fray and multiple family legacies at stake, Bhagalpur, slated for polling on November 11 during the second phase of the assembly elections, is all set to witness the most intriguing and unpredictable contests.
In a major political shake-up, four sitting MLAs in Bhagalpur district have been denied party tickets. Interestingly, two of them have chosen to contest as independent candidates, turning the political landscape in the region into a fierce battleground.

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Manipur Governor leads 150 years of Vande Mataram commemoration

08 Nov 2025 | 12:13 AM

Imphal, Nov 7 (UNI) The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Friday graced the Commemoration of 150 Years of Vande Mataram held at the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal. The event, organised by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, was attended by several MLAs, senior government officials, and distinguished guests.

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Jamui set for intense electoral battle in Bihar second phase

08 Nov 2025 | 12:05 AM

By Rajni Shankar
Patna, Nov 7 (UNI) As Bihar heads for the second phase of Assembly elections on November 11, all eyes are on Jamui district, where high-profile contests are unfolding across its four constituencies, including Jamui, Chakai, Jhajha, and Sikandra (Reserved).

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