Meghalaya govt seeks Rs 2,270 crore from Power Ministry

Shillong, July 9 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has sought financial assistance of Rs 2,270 crore from the Union Ministry of Power to modernise the power transmission infrastructure in the state.

Road, train services affected during Opposition stir in Bihar

Patna, July 9 (UNI) Road services were affected and train movement disrupted during a dawn-to-dusk Chakka Jam (complete statewide shutdown) called by the opposition Grand Alliance (GA) in Bihar in protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision ( SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar before the upcoming Assembly elections.

Flood renders 539 people homeless in south Tripura

Agartala, July 9 (UNI) The torrential rain for last two days triggered a flood situation in south Tripura's bordering locations, rendering 539 people homeless in Shantirbazar and Belonia and forcing the authorities to shift them to 11 relief camps.

Four militants arrested in Manipur over assault, extortion activities

Imphal, July 9 (UNI) In a series of operations conducted across Manipur, security forces arrested ten individuals including four militants yesterday, in connection with criminal activities including physical assault, extortion, and involvement with banned outfits.

CBI court sentences 1.5 years RI to then manager FCI of Buxar in bribery case

Patna, July 8 (UNI) A CBI Court today slapped a sentence of 1.5 years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) on the then Manager (Quality Control), FCI, Buxar, Liyaqat Ali, in a bribery case.

"Vote-banning" more dangerous than demonetisation or lockdown: Congress

Patna, July 8 (UNI) Describing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar before Legislative Assembly elections as "vote-banning", Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram today alleged that the process initiated by the Election Commission "at the behest of the BJP" was more "dangerous" than demonetisation and national lockdown.

Gopal Khemka was murdered over land, business dispute: DGP

Patna, July 8 (UNI) In a major breakthrough in the sensational murder case of Patna-based businessman and owner of Magadha hospital Gopal Khemka, Bihar Police has revealed that the murder took place following a land and business dispute.

Eviction drive in Dhubri for thermal power project faces stiff opposition as locals pelt stones at police

Guwahati, July 8 (UNI) The Dhubri district administration today faced stiff opposition from the locals who tried to stop an eviction drive by pelting stones at excavator machines and against the police and district administration officials.

Nitish instructs construction quality be maintained in archive building

Patna, July 8 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today instructed the authorities to complete the construction work of the multi-storied Archive building while maintaining high standards.

FIR against over 150 people for murder of family over witchcraft allegations in Purnia

Purnia, July 8 (UNI) An FIR has been registered against more than 150 people, including 23 named accused, in connection with the brutal murder of five members of a single family in Purnia.

Dhanbad Head Post Office to provide Gangajal & Rakhi envelopes

Dhanbad, July 8 (UNI) With the holy month of Shravan set to begin on July 11, the Department of Posts has launched a unique initiative for devotees of Lord Shiva and for those celebrating Raksha Bandhan.

Patna, July 8 (UNI) Keeping an eye on the upcoming assembly polls, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has decided to implement a domicile policy for women of Bihar, offering 35 per cent reservation in all government jobs and to form a Youth Commission in the state.

Bangladeshi couple arrested for entering Meghalaya illegally

Shillong, July 8 (UNI) Meghalaya Police tonight arrested a Bangladeshi couple for entering Meghalaya without valid travelling documents.

Arunachal: Nadi Utsav launched to restore riverine biodiversity

Itanagar, July 8 (UNI) In a significant step towards conservation of aquatic life and river ecosystems, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein today launched the Nadi Utsav 2025 at Namsai, redefining the traditional river festival by replacing fishing activities with the release of fingerlings into local rivers.

Odisha to requisition RBI officials to assess Lord Jagannath’s wealth: Law Minister

Puri, July 8 (UNI) The Odisha government will requisition officers from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to assess and enumerate the total wealth and ornaments of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said today.