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Amit Shah launches nationwide campaign to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

Patna, Nov 7 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah launched a national campaign to mark the 150th anniversary of the composition of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at a function held at the BJP state headquarters in Patna on Friday. To mark the occasion, BJP leaders sang its complete version together.
The BJP is celebrating the event through grand programmes, recognising 'Vande Mataram' as a symbol of national spirit, the history of independence, and cultural unity.
Amit Shah also led BJP leaders in taking an oath from the 'Swadeshi Sankalp Patra'.
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Odisha engineer posted in tribal areas arrested after Vigilance uncovers assets worth crores

07 Jun 2026 | 12:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 7 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested an engineer of the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) after unearthing assets allegedly disproportionate to his known sources of income, including cash worth Rs 2.04 crore, officials said.
The accused, Baikuntha Nath Behera (52), Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) with the ITDA at Baliguda in Kandhamal district, was arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act and is being produced before the Special Vigilance Court in Bhubaneswar.

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Bihar: Women helpline provides round-the-clock support in distress

07 Jun 2026 | 12:14 PM

Patna, June 7 (UNI) The Bihar government has strengthened its support system for women facing violence or distress through the 24x7 toll-free 181 Women Helpline, a dedicated service designed to provide immediate assistance and access to essential support services.

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07 Jun 2026 | 12:08 PM

Patna, Jun 7 ( UNI) Bihar government has launched a major initiative to boost farmers' incomes and create new opportunities for rural youth through the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission.

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Tripura established exotic mango block to check productivity

07 Jun 2026 | 12:02 PM

Agartala, June 7 (UNI) In light of union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent directives during his visit, the Tripura administration has initiated an investigation into the significant investments that have flowed into the state over the last five years.

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Arms, communication equipment recovered along Indo-Myanmar border

07 Jun 2026 | 9:03 AM

Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Manipur Police and security personnel recovered a cache of arms, communication equipment and remnants of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB) in Tengnoupal district, while separate operations led to the arrest of two active militants and two individuals involved in illegal liquor transportation, police said on Sunday.

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