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Three killed, 12 injured in collision between bus & auto rickshaw

09 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM

Vaishali, Dec. 9 (UNI) At least three people were killed and more than 12 injured in a collision between a bus and an auto rickshaw near Kanchanpur Dhanushi village under Kartha police station area on Hajipur Lalganj National Highway 74 in Vaishali on Tuesday.

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Odisha Assembly adjourned sine die, session ends 18 days ahead of schedule

09 Dec 2025 | 5:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The Winter Session of the Odisha Assembly, which began on November 27, was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, 18 working days ahead of its original schedule.

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Rs 50 lakh cr investment & 1 crore jobs to be created in next five years in Bihar: Jaiswal

09 Dec 2025 | 5:02 PM

Patna, Dec. 9 (UNI) Bihar BJP President and Industries Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the NDA government is mulling to attract Rs 50 lakh crore of new investment in the next five years and create one crore jobs in the state.

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RPF seized ganja worth Rs 11.5 lakh, arrested two traffickers

09 Dec 2025 | 4:43 PM

Ranchi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Hatia, along with its Flying Squad, seized 23 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately Rs 11.5 lakh and arrested two traffickers during a special inspection drive at Hatia Railway Station on Tuesday.

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Assistant jail superintendent arrested for alleged sexual exploitation

09 Dec 2025 | 4:40 PM

Samastipur, Dec 9 (UNI) The Assistant Jail Superintendent of Dalsinghsarai Sub-Jail, Aditya Kumar, has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting and assaulting a woman.

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad marks 100th foundation day

09 Dec 2025 | 4:38 PM

Dhanbad, Dec 9 (UNI) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad celebrated its landmark 100th Foundation Day on Tuesday, concluding the weeklong centenary foundation celebrations that showcased the institute’s rich legacy in engineering, earth sciences, energy research, and technological innovation.

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Railway reviews security at Jaynagar station adjoining Nepal border

09 Dec 2025 | 4:36 PM

Madhubani, Dec. 9 (UNI) Keeping in mind the plan to operate the Ramayan Circuit Train between Janakpur (Nepal) and Ayodhya via Jaynagar, the railway authorities on Tuesday carried out an in-depth review of security arrangements at the bordering railway station of Jaynagar, located close to the Nepal border.

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Arunachal showcases rich manuscript heritage at Culture Ministry workshop

09 Dec 2025 | 4:32 PM

Itanagar, Dec 9 (UNI) union Ministry of Culture, on Tuesday organised a special workshop on Script and Manuscript Preservation as part of the ongoing 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH 20COM) in New Delhi, with a delegation from Arunachal Pradesh presenting significant findings on the State’s manuscript traditions.

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Nitish for early completion of Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Ganga bridge project

09 Dec 2025 | 4:29 PM

Patna, Dec 9 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday directed the authorities to speed up the remaining work of the Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur 6-lane Ganga bridge project and complete the approach roads as soon as possible to ensure smooth and uninterrupted travel.

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Jharkhand police enforces strict compliance on induction training

09 Dec 2025 | 4:29 PM

Ranchi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Jharkhand Police has taken a stern stand regarding the mandatory eight-week induction training for Sub-Inspectors (SI) and officers of the Major rank, directing strict enforcement and warning of immediate disciplinary action against those who skip the programme.

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12-hour Itanagar bandh paralyses normal life; DM declares it illegal

09 Dec 2025 | 4:16 PM

Itanagar, Dec 9 (UNI) Normal life came to a standstill in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) on Tuesday following a 12-hour dawn-to-dusk bandh called by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO), Indigenous Youth Force of Arunachal (IYFA) and All Naharlagun Youth Organisation (ANYO).

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Odisha to hold statewide “Vande Mataram” celebrations: CM Majhi

09 Dec 2025 | 3:16 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that “Vande Mataram” celebrations will be organised across every district, school, university, and cultural centre in Odisha, marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic national song. Making a statement in the Odisha Assembly, Majhi said each word of Vande Mataram embodies the leadership and spirit of India’s freedom movement.

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Mamata tears up Centre’s letter on 100-day work scheme at Cooch Behar rally

09 Dec 2025 | 2:11 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (UNI) In a sharp escalation of her confrontation with the Centre over the rural jobs programme, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly tore up a Central government communication related to the 100-day work scheme during a rally in Cooch Behar on Tuesday.

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Mamata slams PM over 'Bankim-da' remark, calls BJP 'culturally alien to Bengal'

09 Dec 2025 | 1:48 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (UNI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to Vande Mataram author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as "Bankim-da" during his speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, calling it a shocking display of ignorance and disrespect towards one of Bengal's most revered literary icons.

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ZSI scientists discover two new jumping spider species in Meghalaya

09 Dec 2025 | 1:26 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (UNI) The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), on Tuesday announced the discovery of two new species of Jumping Spiders, theoretically known as Asemonea dentis and Colyttus nongwar, found in the biodiversity-rich state of Meghalaya.

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