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Mizoram calls for strategic roads, durable highways at national infrastructure meet

Aizawl, June 20 (UNI) In a strong push for durable and strategic infrastructure in India’s remote Northeast, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday made a compelling case for
reimagining national highways in the region—not just as roads, but as lifelines for development
and national security.
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Jharkhand NDA united, Parimal Nathwani's victory assured in Rajya Sabha poll: BJP

15 Jun 2026 | 10:07 PM

Ranchi, Jun 15 (UNI) The NDA legislature party on Monday expressed confidence over the victory of its supported Rajya Sabha candidate Parimal Nathwani, asserting that all alliance legislators were united ahead of the June 18 election.

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Major crackdown on brown sugar racket in Odisha: 11 5 Kg seized, five arrested

15 Jun 2026 | 10:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking in Odisha, the Special Squad of Angul and Chhendipada Police on Monday busted a brown sugar racket and arrested five alleged drug smugglers, including two women, seizing around 11.5 kg of brown sugar from their possession.

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CM Khandu launches Traction 2026 portal to promote Arunachal through digital storytelling

15 Jun 2026 | 10:02 PM

Itanagar, June 15 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday launched the online portal for “TRACTION 2026 – Residency and Film Challenge”, describing it as a transformative initiative that will showcase Arunachal Pradesh’s tourism potential, cultural richness and entrepreneurial success stories to the world.

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Monsoon set to advance across more parts of Odisha; IMD warns of heavy rain

15 Jun 2026 | 9:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said weather conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of Odisha over the next four to five days.

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Arunachal CM, ACF delegation discuss APFRA Draft Rules, stress peace & harmony

15 Jun 2026 | 9:29 PM

Itanagar, June 15 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday held a meeting with a delegation of the newly elected Central Executive Members of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) to discuss issues relating to the draft Rules of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.

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