Bhubaneswar, June 16 (UNI) Odisha has successfully mapped 3.16 crore of its 3.33 crore registered voters—covering 94.6 per cent of the electorate—under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with only 5.34 per cent of voters yet to be mapped, said Senior Deputy Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Bharati on Tuesday while reviewing the SIR's progress in the State. .

BJD alleges distortion of Odisha’s geography, culture in school textbooks; Demands withdrawal and probe

Bhubaneswar, Jun 16 (UNI) Alleging that newly introduced school textbooks have distorted Odisha’s geography, history and cultural heritage, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday accused the BJP government of compromising educational standards and misleading students through what it described as glaring errors in Odia-medium textbooks. .

Mamata moves Calcutta High Court challenging Bhabanipur election result

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday moved in her Bhabanipur Assembly constituency.

Bihar eyes fisheries boom to generate jobs, curb migration: Minister

Patna,16 June (UNI): Bihar Minister for Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Nand Kishore Ram today said that the state has immense potential for the development of fisheries, fish farming and aquaculture, which can play a significant role in generating employment and reducing migration.

Around 42 industrialists have evinced interest to invest in state: Bengal Minister Tapas Roy

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) Around 42 industrialists have expressed interest so far to invest in West Bengal, state commerce and Industry Minister Tapas Roy told newspersons today .

City-wide camps fast track voter list update in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 16 (UNI) The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls through a camp-based digitization drive across all wards in the city. .

Bengal: Police, Central forces disperse protest demanding release of Falta strongman Jahangir Khan

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) Tension prevailed at Falta in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Tuesday after police and central forces dispersed a protest staged by supporters of arrested local strongman Jahangir Khan.

Kolkata: Case filed against TMC leader Swarup Biswas for allegedly demanding Rs 80 lakh from woman

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) A police case has been registered against Trinamool Congress leader Swaroop Biswas for allegedly demanding Rs 80 lakh from a woman in exchange for securing her permission to set up a street food cart in a South Kolkata locality, an official said.

Meghalaya’s investments in sports driven by broader vision of youth development: CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong, Jun 16 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that the State's investments in sports were driven by a broader vision of youth development.

Kolkata: Armyman sentenced to 4 years in POCSO case

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) A city court on Tuesday sentenced an armyman to four years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor girl.

12 years of Modi Govt has transformed Arunachal’s development trajectory, says CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar, Jun 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday highlighted the transformative changes witnessed in Arunachal Pradesh during the 12 years of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the State has made remarkable progress in infrastructure, connectivity, education, healthcare, sports, entrepreneurship and governance.

Bengal: NIA files charge sheet in 2023 Ram Navami violence

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday submitted a charge sheet to the court regarding the unrest that took place in West Bengal's Howrah district on Ram Navami three years back, officials said..

Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee's close aide arrested for abetment of suicide

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) A close aide of Trinamool Congress's National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was arrested early on Tuesday morning on several charges including abetment of suicide, police said.

Meghalaya police arrest three members of drugs syndicate

Shillong, June 16 (UNI) The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Meghalaya Police has arrested three notorious drug traffickers and seized 53 grams of heroin from their possession, police said on Tuesday.

No signs of assault on Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, Doctors found no injury marks: ADMO

Kendrapara, June 16 (UNI) Doctors treating Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), Kendrapara, have found no signs of physical assault or injury on her body, Dr. Kishore Chandra Mishra, President of the Odisha Medical Services Association and Additional District Medical Officer (Medical), said on Tuesday.