States » East


BJP chief Nitin Nabin arrives in Jharkhand, calls Ranchi his second home

Ranchi, Jun 6 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin arrived in Ranchi on Saturday on a two-day visit to Jharkhand, and described the state capital as his "second home".
Speaking to reporters after paying tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda at Birsa Chowk, Nabin said Ranchi held a special place in his life as it was his birthplace and the city where he received his education.
"I bow before Bhagwan Birsa Munda. This land is special for me because it is my birthplace. It is my second home," he said.
More News

Foundation day of fake encounter victims held at Imphal

11 Jul 2026 | 10:00 PM

Imphal, July 11 (UNI): The 17th foundation day of the "Extrajudicial Execution Victim Families Association, Manipur (EEVFAM)" was held today at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal.

see more..

Two including man from Haryana held with drug in Manipur

11 Jul 2026 | 9:56 PM

Imphal, July 11 (UNI) : Two persons including a man from Haryana were apprehended on Saturday by the Manipur Police in two separate drug related cases.

see more..

Abandoned houses burnt by Kuki miscreants near military encampment in Manipur : two nabbed

11 Jul 2026 | 9:41 PM

Imphal, July 11 UNI : A few abandoned houses of residents belonging to the Meitei community near a security encampment at a village in Imphal West district were burnt on Saturday by a mob of Kuki miscreants evoking wide spread condemnations.
Two persons were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the incident, inviting condemnation from Chief Minister Y Khemchand, his predecessor N Biren and others.

see more..

AAPSU opposes proposed move to include Kachari community in APST list

11 Jul 2026 | 9:19 PM

Itanagar, July 11 (UNI) The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' union (AAPSU) on Saturday strongly opposed the proposed inclusion of the Kachari community residing in Namsai and Changlang districts in the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) list and urged the State government to cancel a consultative meeting scheduled for July 13 here.

see more..

Five die of suspected asphyxiation in Shillong well tragedy

11 Jul 2026 | 9:18 PM

Shillong, Jul 11 (UNI) Five people, including two brothers who had rushed to rescue three workers, died allegedly due to asphyxiation inside a well in the Lapalang area here in Meghalaya, police said on Saturday.

see more..