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Rungta Eco Extrusions launches 17,280 MT factory for production of food-grade rPET granules

Kolkata, Mar 6 (UNI) Rungta Eco Extrusions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rungta Greentech Ltd, has launched its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Howrah, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the plastics sector.
The new plant, set to be fully operational by the end of March 2025, is poised to play a key role in revolutionizing the production of food-grade rPET granules.
“We are at the forefront of the circular economy, offering sustainable solutions that not only address the global plastic waste crisis but also help industries adopt eco-friendly practices,” company Managing Director Deepak Rungta said on Thursday.
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Chilika Lake re-emerges as preferred abode for winter winged guests

19 Jan 2026 | 6:52 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 19 (UNI) The scenic wetlands sites of Chilika spread across 1,165 Square kilometer area, the largest saltwater lake in Asia, have reemerged as congenial temporary abodes of winter migrant birds with marginal increase in the footfall of feathered guests this winter.

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Five-day residential workshop for KGBV wardens begins in Ranchi

19 Jan 2026 | 6:47 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (UNI)
A five-day residential training workshop to strengthen the capacities of wardens of Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ Residential Schools (KGBVs) of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh began here on Monday. The workshop is being jointly organised by the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) and the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA).

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Congress ministers to hold Janata Darbar in districts

19 Jan 2026 | 6:37 PM

Ranchi, Jan 19 (UNI) On the directions of Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) President Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, all four Congress ministers in the Jharkhand Government will regularly organise Janata Darbar at district Congress offices in their respective charge districts to address public grievances and strengthen coordination between the party organisation and the government.

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says his letterhead & signature forged, lodges FIR

19 Jan 2026 | 6:33 PM

Guwahati, Jan 19 (UNI) union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has lodged an FIR over alleged misuse of his official letterhead and signature with malafide intent to create political disharmony in the election-bound state.

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Satadru Dutta granted conditional bail in Messi event case

19 Jan 2026 | 6:33 PM

Kolkata, Jan 19 (UNI) The main organiser of Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata, Satadru Dutta, was granted conditional bail by a city court on Monday.

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