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PMIS to bridge gap between classroom learning and industry expectations: Sitharaman in Shillong

11 Jul 2025 | 12:03 AM

Shillong, July 10 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) has the potential to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations, thereby enhancing youth employability.

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Bengal govt receives setback as Cal HC bars tainted teachers from taking part in fresh recruitment

10 Jul 2025 | 11:31 PM

Kolkata, July 10 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court today ruled that the tainted candidates can not take
part in the fresh recruitment in the teaching jobs, court sources said.

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Assam approves implementation of Gaja Mitra scheme to control growing human-elephant conflicts

10 Jul 2025 | 11:25 PM

Guwahati, July 10 (UNI) With the incidents of human-elephant conflict growing, the Assam cabinet has approved the proposal for the implementation of the Gaja Mitra Scheme in the eight most human-elephant conflict prone districts namely - Goalpara, Udalguri, Nagaon, Baksa, Sonitpur, Golaghat, Jorhat and Biswanath.

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Veteran trade unionist, Cong leader Dadai Dubey passes away

10 Jul 2025 | 11:09 PM

Ranchi/New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Veteran trade union leader and senior Congress politician Chandrashekhar Dubey alias Dadai Dubey passed away at a hospital in New Delhi on Thursday. He was 75.

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Sitharaman inaugurates shopping mall in Shillong, CM Sangma praises Centre

10 Jul 2025 | 11:06 PM

Shillong, July 10 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated a shopping mall at Polo here in Meghalaya.

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BJD workers demand arrest of BJ

10 Jul 2025 | 11:02 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UNI) The Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BJD) today demanded the immediate arrest of BJP MLA Santosh Khatua for allegedly making indecent and objectionable remarks against senior BJD leader and party spokesperson Lekhashree Samantsinghar.

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Shravani Mela starts with enhanced tech integration

10 Jul 2025 | 11:00 PM

Ranchi, 10 July (UNI) The annual Rajkiya Shravani Mela commenced today in Deoghar with the joint inauguration by ministers and legislators from Jharkhand. The month-long pilgrimage is being held from July 11 to August 9, 2025, attracting lakhs of devotees to the temple town of Baba Baidyanath Dham.

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WB government to build shopping malls in every district headquarters: CM

10 Jul 2025 | 10:55 PM

Kolkata, July 10 (UNI) In a significant development to boost the retail sector in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today that the state government has taken the initiative to construct a shopping mall in each district of the state.

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Jharkhand Assembly Committee reviews land dumping complaints in Dhanbad; plans field visit

10 Jul 2025 | 10:49 PM

Ranchi, July 10 (UNI) A meeting of the 'Special Committee on Questions and Call Attention' constituted during the 2025 Budget Session of the Jharkhand Assembly was held today to review complaints related to alleged forced Overburden (OB) dumping by BCCL in Area 10 and AT Devprabha Company at Surunga (Baliapur Block) and Bhoura (Jharia), both in Dhanbad district.

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Puri stampede inquiry: Development Commissioner holds hearing

10 Jul 2025 | 10:48 PM

Puri, July 10 (UNI) A total of 48 individuals, including representatives from various institutions, deposed before the Inquiry Commission today in connection with the stampede incident near the chariots at Gundicha Temple on June 29 in this holy town
The stampede claimed the lives of three devotees, including two women, and left six others injured.

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AP plans to introduce organ transplant services at TRIHMS

10 Jul 2025 | 10:45 PM

Itanagar, July 10 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Biyuram Wahge announced today that the state is exploring the establishment of organ transplant services at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun.

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Amit Shah chairs Eastern Zonal Council meet, focuses on settlement of long-pending issues

10 Jul 2025 | 10:42 PM

Ranchi, July 10 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Ranchi. The meeting was attended by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and West Bengal Minister of State for Finance Chandrima Bhattacharya.

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Arunachal BJP celebrates Guru Purnima with spiritual outreach & social engagement

10 Jul 2025 | 10:42 PM

Itanagar, July 10 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today celebrated Guru Purnima with deep reverence, reaffirming its commitment to the values of spirituality, tradition, and selfless service.

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Two fraudsters arrested in Rs 9 cr investment Scam

10 Jul 2025 | 10:37 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UNI) The Odisha Crime Branch has arrested two fraudsters in connection with a massive investment fraud involving more than Rs.9 crore.

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Naga Organic opens its outlet in Delhi to promote organic farming in NE

10 Jul 2025 | 10:35 PM

Dimapur, July 10 (UNI) A ‘Naga Organic’ outlet was opened at Safdarjung in New Delhi under Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote organic farming in NE states.

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