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Under-14 Jharkhand football team meets hief Minister Hemant Soren

09 Dec 2025 | 5:44 PM

Ranchi, Dec 9 ( UNI) Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday met Jharkhand’s Under-14 Boys Football Team at the Jharkhand Assembly and extended heartfelt congratulations to all players, coaches, and support staff for becoming national champions.

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India’s Bioeconomy set to hit 300 billion dollar by 2030: S K Sopory

09 Dec 2025 | 5:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) India’s rapidly expanding bioeconomy, covering biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, has reached an estimated value of $165 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $300 billion by 2030, according to Prof. Sudhir Kumar Sopory, President of the Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI).

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MP & displaced residents face off in Bokaro over encroachment removal

09 Dec 2025 | 5:24 PM

Bokaro, Dec 9 (UNI) Tensions escalated in Bokaro on Tuesday as residents and Dhanbad MP Dhullu Mahto clashed over the ongoing anti-encroachment drive in the district.

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Opposition in Odisha Assembly supports ‘Vande Mataram’ resolution, walks out over constitutional norms

09 Dec 2025 | 5:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a mix of support and protest as the Opposition BJD and Congress backed a resolution for statewide celebration of the national song Vande Mataram, yet staged a walkout during its recitation.

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Orissa HC issues notice to govt on 'illegal' strike by administrative officers

09 Dec 2025 | 5:16 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The Orissa High Court, acting on a public interest litigation seeking legal action against the government officials who went on strike to paralyse the administrative functions for several days in June last, has issued notice to the State’s Chief Secretary on Tuesday.

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Three killed, 12 injured in collision between bus & auto rickshaw

09 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM

Vaishali, Dec. 9 (UNI) At least three people were killed and more than 12 injured in a collision between a bus and an auto rickshaw near Kanchanpur Dhanushi village under Kartha police station area on Hajipur Lalganj National Highway 74 in Vaishali on Tuesday.

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Odisha Assembly adjourned sine die, session ends 18 days ahead of schedule

09 Dec 2025 | 5:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The Winter Session of the Odisha Assembly, which began on November 27, was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, 18 working days ahead of its original schedule.

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Rs 50 lakh cr investment & 1 crore jobs to be created in next five years in Bihar: Jaiswal

09 Dec 2025 | 5:02 PM

Patna, Dec. 9 (UNI) Bihar BJP President and Industries Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the NDA government is mulling to attract Rs 50 lakh crore of new investment in the next five years and create one crore jobs in the state.

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RPF seized ganja worth Rs 11.5 lakh, arrested two traffickers

09 Dec 2025 | 4:43 PM

Ranchi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Hatia, along with its Flying Squad, seized 23 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately Rs 11.5 lakh and arrested two traffickers during a special inspection drive at Hatia Railway Station on Tuesday.

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Assistant jail superintendent arrested for alleged sexual exploitation

09 Dec 2025 | 4:40 PM

Samastipur, Dec 9 (UNI) The Assistant Jail Superintendent of Dalsinghsarai Sub-Jail, Aditya Kumar, has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting and assaulting a woman.

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad marks 100th foundation day

09 Dec 2025 | 4:38 PM

Dhanbad, Dec 9 (UNI) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad celebrated its landmark 100th Foundation Day on Tuesday, concluding the weeklong centenary foundation celebrations that showcased the institute’s rich legacy in engineering, earth sciences, energy research, and technological innovation.

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Railway reviews security at Jaynagar station adjoining Nepal border

09 Dec 2025 | 4:36 PM

Madhubani, Dec. 9 (UNI) Keeping in mind the plan to operate the Ramayan Circuit Train between Janakpur (Nepal) and Ayodhya via Jaynagar, the railway authorities on Tuesday carried out an in-depth review of security arrangements at the bordering railway station of Jaynagar, located close to the Nepal border.

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Arunachal showcases rich manuscript heritage at Culture Ministry workshop

09 Dec 2025 | 4:32 PM

Itanagar, Dec 9 (UNI) union Ministry of Culture, on Tuesday organised a special workshop on Script and Manuscript Preservation as part of the ongoing 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH 20COM) in New Delhi, with a delegation from Arunachal Pradesh presenting significant findings on the State’s manuscript traditions.

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Nitish for early completion of Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Ganga bridge project

09 Dec 2025 | 4:29 PM

Patna, Dec 9 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday directed the authorities to speed up the remaining work of the Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur 6-lane Ganga bridge project and complete the approach roads as soon as possible to ensure smooth and uninterrupted travel.

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Jharkhand police enforces strict compliance on induction training

09 Dec 2025 | 4:29 PM

Ranchi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Jharkhand Police has taken a stern stand regarding the mandatory eight-week induction training for Sub-Inspectors (SI) and officers of the Major rank, directing strict enforcement and warning of immediate disciplinary action against those who skip the programme.

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