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Sacrifice and dedication of unsung heroes of history to be highlighted again-Pradhan

Sambalpur, Jan 23 (UNI) The sacrifice, determination, and dedication of the unsung heroes in the pages of history will once again be highlighted, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

Speaking at the birth anniversary celebrations of Veer Surendra Sai and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, organized by 'Sambad' and 'Aam Odisha' in Sambalpur on Thursday, Pradhan said January 23 is the Day of Power. The birth anniversary of two unique heroes Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai.
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Jharkhand on high alert After Nipah Virus deaths in West Bengal

13 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM

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Calcutta HC admits Suvendu Adhikari's petition seeking CBI probe into alleged attack on his convoy

13 Jan 2026 | 1:59 PM

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Bizarre killing in Cooch Behar: Man arrested on suspicion of cannibalism

13 Jan 2026 | 1:37 PM

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15,000 scented lemons sent from Agartala to Kolkata

13 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM

Agartala, Jan 13 (UNI) Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday flagged off a consignment of 15,000 scented lemons for Kolkata from Agartala Railway Station by Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency.

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