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Amit Shah promises funds for BJP proposed monthly aid will come from ending corruption in Bengal

13 Apr 2026 | 4:49 PM

Kolkata, Apr 13 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that funds for the BJP's proposed monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 to women and unemployed youth in West Bengal would come from curbing corruption under the Trinamool Congress government.

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Forest authorities urge demolition of illegal hotels in Bhitarkanika National Park

13 Apr 2026 | 4:38 PM

Kendrapara, Apr 13 (UNI) Forest officials have called on the District Collector of Kendrapara to take immediate action to demolish six illegal hotels operating inside Bhitarkanika National Park.
These hotels, reportedly violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, are said to be causing significant harm to the park's fragile ecosystem.

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Multiple fatal accidents rock Odisha

13 Apr 2026 | 4:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 13 (UNI) A series of tragic incidents across Odisha on Sunday night left several people dead and many injured, highlighting growing concerns over road safety and infrastructure hazards.

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CALSOM seeks probe into suspected murder of Arunachal youth in Andhra Pradesh

13 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM

Itanagar, April 13 (UNI) The Cultural and Literary Society of Mishmi (CALSOM) has urged the Arunachal Pradesh government to initiate a proper investigation into the suspected murder of a youth from Lohit district, whose body was recovered in Andhra Pradesh.

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Arunachal CM felicitates Khelo India Tribal Games contingent, lauds sporting rise

13 Apr 2026 | 3:58 PM

Itanagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday flagged in and felicitated the Arunachal Pradesh contingent that participated in the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh from March 25 to April 3, congratulating the athletes and coaches for their outstanding performance.

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Amit Shah alleges 'gundaraj' in Birbhum, vows crackdown if BJP comes to power

13 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress during his campaign in Birbhum on Monday, accusing it of fostering "gundaraj" and corruption, and asserting that a BJP government after May 4 would take strict action against offenders.

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EC teams begin statewide review of poll preparedness in Bengal

13 Apr 2026 | 3:52 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (UNI): A team led by senior Dy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharati arrived in West Bengal on Monday for a three-day visit to review election preparedness, law and order, and administrative coordination ahead of the upcoming polls.

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Women are foundation of society and inspiration for nation-building: BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi

13 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM

Patna, 13 April (UNI) BJP Bihar unit president Sanjay Saraogi today said that women are not only the foundation of society but also the most powerful driving force behind nation-building.

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Congress terms Tripura ADC polls a pre-planned game of BJP and TIPRA Motha

13 Apr 2026 | 3:25 PM

Agartala, April 13 (UNI) While BJP and TIPRA Motha have expressed confidence in winning the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, characterising the polling process as largely peaceful, Congress termed the election a pre-planned game to fool the innocent electorate.

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A suspended Tripura teacher suspected of murdering his son and wife

13 Apr 2026 | 3:14 PM

Agartala, April 13 (UNI) A tragic incident has unfolded in Belatali locality in Udaipur, under Tripura's Gomati district, sparking shock on Monday, when a suspended teacher, identified as Ajit Das, was suspected of murdering his wife and son in their sleep before attempting to take his own life.

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POPSK inaugurated in Ramnagar of Bihar

13 Apr 2026 | 2:56 PM

Patna, April 13 (UNI) With an aim to provide passport services for the residents of the far-flung areas, the External Affairs Ministry ( MEA) on Monday inaugurated Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Ram Nagar which would render passport services extremely accessible for residents of the far-flung Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency and surrounding regions.

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Arunachal: Absconding fraudster arrested after year-long surveillance by Naharlagun Police

13 Apr 2026 | 2:27 PM

Itanagar, April 13 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, the Naharlagun Police apprehended an absconding accused involved in multiple cheating cases across the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR), following prolonged surveillance and inter-state coordination.

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Bullet-riddled body found in Narendrapur flat; girlfriend, associate arrested

13 Apr 2026 | 1:53 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (UNI) A chilling incident unfolded early Monday morning when the bullet-riddled body of a 37-year-old man was recovered from a locked flat in the Narendrapur area of West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, raising suspicions of murder linked to a strained personal relationship.

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Gobardhan scheme boosts rural energy in Bihar

13 Apr 2026 | 1:47 PM

Patna, April 13 (UNI) Amid recurring concerns over LPG availability, the Gobardhan Scheme is emerging as an effective alternative for rural households in Bihar.

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PM Narendra Modi to interact with grassroots workers ahead of Bengal polls

13 Apr 2026 | 12:22 PM

Kolkata, Apr 13 (UNI) With the West Bengal elections approaching, the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a major outreach initiative titled ‘Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot’, aimed at energising booth-level workers through direct interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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