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Meghalaya Lok Bhavan celebrates Statehood Day

Shillong, Jan 21 (UNI)Lok Bhavan, Meghalaya, celebrated the Statehood/Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu in a solemn and vibrant ceremony marked by cultural pride and the spirit of national unity.

The event was graced by Governor C.H.Vijayashankar as Chief Guest, Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, Principal Secretary to the Governor H.C.Chaudhary, journalist Manas Choudhuri and former state Education Minister Theilin Phanbuh, besides social activists, senior officials from the state Government, NCC Cadets, guests and representatives from various states.
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Odisha Police nab 20 cyber criminals in major statewide crackdown

16 Feb 2026 | 10:06 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) In a major offensive against online fraud, Odisha Police arrested 20 cyber criminals and registered 17 new cases during a day-long statewide drive under ‘Operation Cyber Kavach’.

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Former Sambalpur MLA Dr Raseswari Panigrahi passes Aaay at 79

16 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi, a noted gynaecologist and former MLA from Sambalpur, died on Monday at the age of 79.

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Meghalaya: NPP releases 1st list of candidates, denies ticket to incumbent CEM of GHADC

16 Feb 2026 | 10:03 PM

Shillong, Feb 16 (UNI) The National People’s Party (NPP) on Monday released its first list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

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Mizoram Heath Care covers 11 55 lakh beneficiaries; Govt reviews finances, service delivery

16 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM

Aizawl, Feb 16 (UNI) The Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) has enrolled more than 2.88 lakh families, covering nearly 11.55 lakh beneficiaries across the state, including general households, pensioners, government employees and those under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a high-level review meeting was informed on Monday.

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Odisha’s Louis Braille School for Blind emerges victorious in Wipro Earthian competition

16 Feb 2026 | 9:51 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Feb 16 (UNI) Students from Odisha have scripted a new chapter of success by delivering an outstanding performance in the fields of environmental balance and water conservation.

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