Three killed in Saran road accident

Chhapra, May 14 (UNI) At least three people were killed in a road accident near Sonia village on National Highway 531 under the Daudpur police station area in Saran district today.

Former WB CM Mamata Banerjee at Calcutta High Court

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) The former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Supremo Mamata Banerjee reached the Calcutta High Court on Thursday morning clad in her advocate’s robes to personally argue a case filed by her party regarding post-poll violence in the state.

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Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) Rathindra Bose, the BJP MLA from Cooch Behar Dakshin Assembly Constituency, has been nominated as the candidate for the post of Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Meghalaya govt. urges Centre to act on NEET paper leak

Shillong, May 14 (UNI) Describing the National Testing Agency’s (NTA)’s decision to cancel the NEET UG 2026 examination nationwide as 'disheartening' and 'totally unfortunate', the Meghalaya government has urged the central government to act against those involved in the alleged NEET question paper leak and ensure justice for students.

Odisha targets 20 lakh MT rabi paddy procurement, tightens vigilance against malpractices

Bhubaneswar, May 14 (UNI) Odisha has set an ambitious target to procure 20 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy during the ongoing rabi procurement season, with the state government strengthening monitoring systems to ensure transparency, discipline, and protection for genuine farmers.

Tripura to host Pineapple festival in New Delhi on June 27-29

Agartala, May 14 (UNI) In a significant move to elevate Tripura's globally renowned Queen Pineapple, the state government is gearing up to host a special Pineapple Festival in New Delhi from June 27 to 29.

Agartala, May 14 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced a significant reduction in his convoy size, slashing it to half as part of the fuel conservation initiative advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

West Bengal government bans animal slaughter in public places

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) Four days after taking responsibility, the BJP government in West Bengal issued notification banning animal slaughter in public places.

Kohima DC pushes for waste segregation at source

Dimapur, May 13 (UNI) Kohima DC B Henok Buchem on Wednesday called for segregation of waste at source and proper sanitation practices.

Meghalaya govt unveils four new initiatives to boost youth employment and entrepreneurship

Shillong, May 13 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today launched Skillerate 2026, unveiling four major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s skill development ecosystem and expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for about 21,000 trainees.

Direct train link between coastal, southern Odisha gets green signal

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) In a significant step towards strengthening rail connectivity across Odisha, the Railway Board has approved the introduction of a new tri-weekly express train between Puri and Koraput under the East Coast Railway zone.

Odisha pushes for global skill readiness through World Skill Centre

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) The Odisha government today reviewed the progress and future expansion plans of the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, with the State’s Skill Development & Technical Education and Industries Minister emphasizing the need for greater industry-linked skilling and optimal use of infrastructure.

Odisha govt pushes digital transformation in handicraft sector

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) The Odisha government today launched a digital transformation initiative for the handicrafts sector with the introduction of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at the Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Limited (Utkalika).

Odisha: BJD stages statewide protest over NEET paper leak, seeks Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal’s youth and student wings today organised statewide protests across Odisha over the alleged NEET question paper leak, demanding a fair probe into the incident and seeking the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on moral grounds.

Odisha woman escapes croc attack after eye strike

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) A 54-year-old woman narrowly escaped death after fighting off a saltwater crocodile that attacked her while she was washing utensils in a river near Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park today, forest officials said.