States » East13 Jul 2026 | 1:02 AMBy Biswabrata Goswami
Jhargram, Jul 12 (UNI) Every monsoon, long before sunrise breaks over the forests of Bengal's Junglemahal, thousands of devotees begin a silent ascent up the rocky slopes of Kanaisar Hill. Carrying terracotta horses, vermilion and flowers, they climb not merely to offer prayers but to renew a centuries-old covenant between humans and nature.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 10:53 PMKolkata, Jul 12 (UNI) A private tutor in Lake Town area of city has been arrested on charges of allegedly sexually assaulting a Class XII student at his residence, police said today.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 10:43 PMBhubaneswar, July 12 (UNI) The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday launched the 'Catch the Rain' awareness campaign to promote rainwater harvesting and water conservation in the city. .
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 10:39 PMBhubaneswar, July 12 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday said the induction of former party MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would have no bearing on its organisational strength, while accusing the saffron party of compromising its moral stand by admitting a leader facing trial in the Seashore chit fund scam. .
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 10:35 PMSiliguri, Jul 12 (UNI) The West Bengal government today issued a one-month deadline to defaulting tea garden managements to clear pending provident fund (PF) and gratuity dues, warning that failure to comply would invite legal action, including FIRs and possible imprisonment.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 10:35 PMBhubaneswar, 12 July (UNI) Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal on Sunday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ending his decades-long association with the regional party months after being expelled for alleged indiscipline.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 9:59 PMPatna, July 12 ( UNI) Bihar is set to launch its Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026, marking a significant step toward improving tourism connectivity and promoting investment in the state's tourism sector.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 9:56 PMSiliguri, Jul 12 (UNI) The political battle inside the Trinamool Congress (TMC) appears far from over after the change of power in West Bengal. As of now, the party is heading to North Bengal to start a new chapter.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 9:37 PMImphal, Jul 12 (UNI) Four militants were apprehended in four separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 9:16 PMGayaji, July 12 ( UNI) The two-day residential orientation programme for members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly concluded on Sunday at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD), with constitutional experts, parliamentary practitioners and senior political leaders stressing the importance of effective lawmaking, ethical public service and stronger legislative institutions.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 9:08 PMKolkata, July 12 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a crucial meeting with BJP MPs, MLAs and senior state leaders here on July 19 during his two-day visit to West Bengal, with the focus expected to be on defining the role of the party organisation and elected representatives following the BJP's assumption of power in the state.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 8:06 PMKolkata, July 12 (UNI) A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-rank officer on Sunday took charge of the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl at Suryapur in Baruipur as the West Bengal government stepped up its response to the incident.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 7:21 PMPatna, Jul 12 ( UNI) Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain indicated on Sunday that the state government may introduce new legislation on higher education during the upcoming session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly as part of its efforts to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of higher education institutions in the state.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 7:17 PMRanchi, July 12 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday alleged that blacklisted companies received about Rs 55 crore under the Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society and demanded a high-level probe into the matter.
see more.. 12 Jul 2026 | 6:42 PMMuzaffarpur, Jul 12 ( UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Sunday unveiled development projects worth Rs 1,047.09 crore in Muzaffarpur and announced the establishment of an Architecture and Civil Engineering University.
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