States » East

Bihar Assembly Speaker directs to prepare identity cards to Jeevika Didis

11 Feb 2026 | 6:10 PM

Patna, Feb 11 (UNI) Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar on Wednesday asked the Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar to ensure that identity cards are issued to all “Jeevika Didis,” members of rural women Self Help Groups, across the state.

see more..

Odisha court convicts drug peddler, sentences him to 10 yrs’ rigorous imprisonment

11 Feb 2026 | 6:04 PM

Bhubaneswar,Feb 11 (UNI) In a significant judgment reinforcing the State’s crackdown on narcotics-related offences, the Court of the Additional District Judge-cum-Special Judge, Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday convicted a drug peddler under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

see more..

SHG women to produce govt supply materials in Jharakhand

11 Feb 2026 | 5:55 PM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (UNI) Proposals were made and approved that various government supply requirements including sanitary napkins, notebooks and school bags for schools, mid-day meal materials, milk, fruits and vegetables will be produced by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to ensure stable and sustainable income opportunities for them.

see more..

Anti-Drug strategy to be prepared to curb Opium cultivation in Jharkhand

11 Feb 2026 | 5:50 PM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (UNI) An Anti-Drug Strategy will be prepared to curb opium cultivation and intensify awareness campaigns on the harmful effects of narcotics, cyber fraud and misuse of social media, officials said during a state-level review meeting held at the Police Headquarters auditorium on Wednesday.

see more..

Dr. K. Lakshmibai: Odisha’s beacon of compassion and courage

11 Feb 2026 | 5:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (UNI) In a single extraordinary gesture, Dr. Lakshmibai has ensured that countless women who cannot afford medical care will receive timely diagnosis and treatment. Her contribution is not merely financial—it is a lifeline for families battling one of the deadliest diseases.

see more..

Online motivational programme 'How's The Josh!!' for board students

11 Feb 2026 | 5:43 PM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (UNI) The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) successfully organised a special online motivational programme titled "HOW'S THE JOSH- Unlock Your Potential: Excel in Boards and Beyond" for students appearing in the 2026 Board Examinations of Classes X and XII.

see more..

Advanced Fetal Care saves healthy twin in rare TRAP sequence case at Ankura Hospital

11 Feb 2026 | 5:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (UNI) In a remarkable example of advanced prenatal care and timely medical intervention, doctors at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Bhubaneswar, successfully managed an exceptionally rare and high-risk twin pregnancy known as Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP) sequence, ensuring a favourable outcome for the healthy twin.

see more..

NTPC Nabinagar Marks Key Milestone in Stage–II Expansion

11 Feb 2026 | 5:35 PM

Aurangabad, Feb 11 (UNI) In a significant milestone under NTPC Nabinagar's Stage–II expansion, the first column of Unit 4 Boiler was laid on Wednesday at the NTPC Nabinagar, under which three units of 800 MW are being constructed to boost Bihar's self-reliance in energy.

see more..

Odisha partners with AIRAWAT Research Foundation to drive AI-led urban governance

11 Feb 2026 | 5:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (UNI) In a major push toward building future-ready, sustainable, and citizen-centric cities, the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) of the Odisha Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation (ARF), IIT Kanpur. The collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening AI-driven urban governance across the state.

see more..

Odisha inks MoU with ARF-IIT Kanpur for bolstering AI-powered urban governance

11 Feb 2026 | 5:14 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Feb 11 (UNI) In a step towards building future-ready, sustainable and citizen-centric cities, the State’s Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation (ARF), IIT Kanpur to strengthen AI-driven urban governance in the State.

see more..

Exam dates for Intermediate, classes VIII, IX and XI revised due to urban local body elections in Jharkhand

11 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (UNI) The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has revised the examination dates for Intermediate class XII and Classes VIII, IX and XII in view of the Urban Local Body elections scheduled on February 23 in the state.

see more..

Shivraj launched 179 rural development projects worth Rs 546.79 cr

11 Feb 2026 | 4:41 PM

Agartala, Feb 11 (UNI) union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Tripura's Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha and all his cabinet members and MPs, launched and laid the groundwork for 179 rural development initiatives, involving a total investment of Rs 546.79 crore on Wednesday.

see more..

Uproar in Jharkhand after anti-encroachment drive

11 Feb 2026 | 4:34 PM

Ranchi, Feb 11 (UNI) An anti-encroachment drive in the Khadgarha and Mahua Toli areas to protests and a major road blockade.

see more..

Bihar urges Centre to raise paddy procurement target to 4.5 million tonnes

11 Feb 2026 | 4:21 PM

Patna, Feb 11 (UNI) In a move to benefit farmers and strengthen procurement operations, the Bihar government has urged the Centre to increase the paddy procurement target for the State from 3.685 million metric tonnes to 4.5 million metric tonnes.

see more..

Bihar urges Centre to raise paddy procurement target to 4.5 million tonnes

11 Feb 2026 | 4:21 PM

Patna, Feb 11 (UNI) In a move to benefit farmers and strengthen procurement operations, the Bihar government has urged the Centre to increase the paddy procurement target for the State from 3.685 million metric tonnes to 4.5 million metric tonnes.

see more..