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Three persons from Bengal killed in terror attack in Pahalgam

23 Apr 2025 | 3:21 PM

Kolkata, Apr 23 (UNI) At least three individuals from West Bengal, including an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer, lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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3 residents from Bengal among 27 killed in Pahalgam attack

3 residents from Bengal among 27 killed in Pahalgam attack

23 Apr 2025 | 12:53 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (UNI) Three residents from West Bengal, two of them from Kolkata, were among 27 people killed in the terror attacks at J&K's Pahalgam on Tuesday. The three were on vacation and travelled to that state along with their family members.

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Meghalaya CM condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Meghalaya CM condemns Pahalgam terror attack

23 Apr 2025 | 12:53 PM

Shillong, April 23 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has strongly condemned Tuesday’s terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

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NEIGRIHMS seeks deployment of CAPF in medical institute

NEIGRIHMS seeks deployment of CAPF in medical institute

23 Apr 2025 | 12:31 PM

Shillong, April 23 (UNI) The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) has asked the Central government to deploy adequate Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) force inside the medical institute here in Meghalaya.

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Tripura takes up river cleaning, embankment strengthening

23 Apr 2025 | 11:22 AM

Agartala, April 23 (UNI) With last year’s flood fury a grim reminder, the Tripura government has launched an extensive embankment repair and construction of drainage worth Rs 150 crore across the state, said Water Resources and PWD secretary Kiran Gitte.

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Bengal govt trying to bring back body of IT pro from Pahalgam

Bengal govt trying to bring back body of IT pro from Pahalgam

23 Apr 2025 | 10:26 AM

Kolkata April 23 (UNI) West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas visited the family of 40-year-old IT professional Bitan Adhikary, who was killed in a terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday night and assured them of full support in bringing his body back.

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Bihar Govt transfers 12 IPS officers; five get additional charge

23 Apr 2025 | 12:47 AM

Patna, Apr 22 (UNI) In a late-night reshuffle in police administration on Tuesday, the Bihar government transferred 12 senior IPS officers while five others were given additional charge.

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Heat wave sweeps Odisha,Govt. declares summer vacation for schools and colleges from April 23

Heat wave sweeps Odisha,Govt. declares summer vacation for schools and colleges from April 23

22 Apr 2025 | 11:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI) In view of the intense heat wave sweeping across Odisha, the state government on Tuesday announced summer vacation for all schools and colleges, both private and government-run, effective from Wednesday, April 23.

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Odisha govt constitutes Committee to monitor situation in Kotia Gram Panchayat

22 Apr 2025 | 11:33 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI) The Odisha government has decided to form a committee to review and monitor the ongoing situation concerning the Kotia Gram Panchayat in the Koraput district, located along the border with Andhra Pradesh.

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Meghalaya: 4000 trees to be cut for crucial road project

22 Apr 2025 | 10:52 PM

Shillong, Apr 22 (UNI) More than 4000 trees will have to be cut in a reserved and deemed forest area, home to a large number of wildlife, for a crucial road improvement and widening project in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills.

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Odisha CM Majhi condemns heinous Killing of tourists by terrorists in Pahalgam

Odisha CM Majhi condemns heinous Killing of tourists by terrorists in Pahalgam

22 Apr 2025 | 10:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, located in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

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BJD seeks NCST's intervention on death of tribal protester during RSP Rail Line expansion

22 Apr 2025 | 10:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has sought the intervention of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) in the tragic death of Ettua Ekka, a tribal protester from Barkani village in Sundargarh district.

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Arunachal CM holds key development meeting with PM's Advisor

22 Apr 2025 | 10:26 PM

Itanagar, Apr 22 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Advisor Tarun Kapoor to discuss key developmental issues concerning the Northeastern state.

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Mizoram: Two kids drown in village pond

22 Apr 2025 | 9:55 PM

Aizawl, Apr 22 (UNI) Two young boys tragically drowned in a village pond at Saiphai Banglaveng in Kolasib district, northern Mizoram, around 4:00 pm today, police said.

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Met Centre Aizawl marks Earth Day with focus on climate resilience

22 Apr 2025 | 9:39 PM

Aizawl, Apr 22 (UNI) Emphasising the crucial role of science and technology in building a sustainable future, the Meteorological Centre in Aizawl observed Earth Day 2025 with a thematic event centred around “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Held at the Centre’s premises on Tuesday, the programme brought together educators, government officials, and climate science professionals to reflect on environmental responsibility and the contribution of meteorological services in enhancing disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

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