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Cyclone Remal causes widespread destruction in Mizoram

Aizawl, May 29 (UNI) Cyclone Remal, which struck Mizoram on Monday night, has resulted in deaths of 34 people in the district and left a trail of devastation, particularly in northern parts of the state.
State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department officials reported extensive damage to buildings and structures caused by heavy rain and gusty squalls. Detailed damage assessments are currently being compiled.
In Aizawl district alone, 127 homes have been destroyed, with 28 classified as completely damaged, 53 as severely damaged, and 46 as partially damaged. A total of 163 homes have been evacuated.
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Odisha Vigilance arrests Excise Superintendent in DA case

30 Apr 2025 | 6:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (UNI) Dhenkanal Superintendent of Excise Krishna Nayak was arrested by Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday on possession of disproportionate assets.

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Cal HC asks Kolkata Police Commissioner to submit report on protest inside court

30 Apr 2025 | 6:25 PM

Kolkata, Apr 30 (UNI) Calcutta High Court has taken a suo motu cognisance of alleged heckling of some lawyers and slogans against a sitting High court judge by a mob and asked Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma to identify those and submit a report before it.

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BJD urges OHRC to address escalating child sexual abuse incidents in Odisha

30 Apr 2025 | 5:53 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday urged the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) to address the escalating incidents of child sexual abuse and the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

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Bengal Guv gives assent to 3 long-pending Bills

Bengal Guv gives assent to 3 long-pending Bills

30 Apr 2025 | 5:05 PM

Kolkata, Apr 30 (UNI) West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has approved three long-pending Bills, which were passed by the state assembly in 2022 and 2023, official sources said.

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Three Odisha govt-run medical colleges to be upgraded to AIIMS++ standards : Majhi

30 Apr 2025 | 4:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 30 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that three government-run medical colleges in Odisha will be upgraded to AIIMS++ standards.

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