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CM Naveen thanks Odisha as state tops RTE retention in 2023-24

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (UNI) Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed happiness over Odisha achieving the highest student retention rate under the Right to Education (RTE) Act during 2023-24.
In a post on his social media platform X today, Patnaik wrote, “Glad to share that #Odisha has recorded the highest retention rate among students of four states enrolled under the Right to Education (RTE) Act during 2023-24.”
According to the Right to Education Retention Report published by Indus Action, Odisha achieved an impressive retention score of 97 percent.
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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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