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Geo-referencing of Odisha forest land nears completion: Official

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (UNI) The geo-referencing of forest land in Odisha is nearing completion, with 95 percent of the work covering approximately 60,000 square kilometer already done.
The initiative aims to support forest conservation, expedite developmental activities, safeguard tribal rights over forest land, enable the collection of non-timber forest produce by communities residing near forest areas, and help resolve disputes related to forest boundaries.
The project is being executed under the guidance of the Centrally Empowered Committee, constituted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, following directions from the Supreme Court after reviewing multiple related cases.
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Patna, Jan 12 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today directed police officers to work with honesty, full alertness and strictness to ensure effective crime control and maintain the rule of law in the state.

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406 people donate blood at camp organised at Lok Bhavan on Jharkhand Governor’s directions

12 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (UNI) On the directions of the Governor of Jharkhand, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, a Blood Donation Camp was organised by the Indian Red Cross Society, Jharkhand State Branch, at Birsa Mandap, Lok Bhavan, Ranchi, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great philosopher and visionary Swami Vivekananda (National Youth Day). A total of 406 people voluntarily donated blood during the camp.

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NEHUSU, KSU seeks Meghalaya Guv's intervention to resolve NEHU’s crisis

12 Jan 2026 | 11:35 PM

Shillong, Jan 12 (UNI) Students of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and the Khasi Students’ union (KSU) on Monday sought Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayshankar’s intervention to resolve the continuing administrative and financial crisis at NEHU.

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Don't fan the flames, If my house is gutted, who'll look after yours: Pavan Varma

12 Jan 2026 | 11:21 PM

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Former diplomat and author Pavan K. Varma has issued a stark warning with regard to the state of tolerance in India, stressing that while the nation's foundations have long celebrated diversity, they remain delicate.

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Digital governance and modern tools accelerating rural developmen: Bihar Minister Deepak

12 Jan 2026 | 11:17 PM

Madhubani, Jan 12 (UNI) Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash today said that the use of Digital Panchayat systems and modern technology is providing new direction and momentum to rural development in the state.

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