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Jharkhand Communities say no to opium farming

Ranchi, Sep 13 (UNI) In a proactive move to curb illicit opium cultivation, villagers in SaraiKela-Kharsawan, led by traditional leader Manaki Munda and local elected representatives, took a collective pledge today not to engage in opium farming.
The event, held at the Dalbhanga OP campus, was part of the district police’s ongoing pre-cultivation drive for the current agricultural year.
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Nitish congratulates Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister

15 Apr 2026 | 3:38 PM

Patna, Apr 15 (UNI) Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for the state's progress.

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Modi, Shah congratulate Samrat; Tejaswi takes swipe

15 Apr 2026 | 3:25 PM

Patna, April 15 (UNI) With Samrat Chaudhary taking charge as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Home Minister Amit Shah led the congratulatory messages, while the opposition, led by Tejaswi Yadav, responded with sharp criticism.

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Odisha sets new standard in e-governance with statewide OSWAS rollout

15 Apr 2026 | 3:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) The Odisha Government has achieved a major milestone in digital governance with the successful implementation of the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), ushering in a new era of efficiency, transparency, and accountability in urban administration.

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Bihar CM Samrat reviews departments immediately after oath

15 Apr 2026 | 3:21 PM

Patna, Apr 15 (UNI) Bihar's newly sworn-in Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary swung into action soon after taking oath, signalling a brisk start to his tenure on Wednesday.

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Jharkhand holds AI workshop for rural officials

15 Apr 2026 | 2:46 PM

Ranchi, April 15 (UNI) A two-day workshop on artificial intelligence and capacity building for officials was inaugurated at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) in Ranchi on Wednesday.

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