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Dilip Ghosh attacks ‘threat culture’, corruption under TMC's rule; Says Census path cleared

Kolkata, May 30 (UNI) West Bengal Panchayat, Rural Development and Animal Resources Development Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) administration, alleging that “threat culture”, corruption and administrative irregularities had crippled governance in the state for years.
Addressing reporters, Ghosh claimed that officials at various levels of the administration functioned under constant pressure and intimidation.
“Threat culture was a major issue in the state. Police officers, SDOs and BDOs could not work independently. They were constantly intimidated,” he said.
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Arunachal: ANSU seeks White Paper on Frontier Highway compensation payouts

10 Jul 2026 | 7:36 PM

Itanagar, July 10 (UNI) The All Nyishi Students' union (ANSU) has urged the Arunachal Pradesh government to publish a comprehensive White Paper on land compensation disbursed under the Frontier Highway Project in Kurung Kumey, Kra Daadi and East Kameng districts, citing the need for greater transparency and accountability in the implementation of the strategically important road project.

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Odisha: 24 arrested, huge cache of illegal explosives seized in week-long Ganjam Police crackdown

10 Jul 2026 | 7:31 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UNI) Ganjam Police have arrested 24 persons during a week-long special enforcement drive against the illegal possession, storage, transportation and sale of explosive substances across the district.

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Monsoon colonial birds flock to Bhitarkanika for annual nesting season

10 Jul 2026 | 7:13 PM

Kendrapada, July 10 (UNI) Thousands of colonial birds have begun arriving at the Matha-adiha, Durgaprasad Dia and Laxmiprasad Dia heronries inside Bhitarkanika National Park with the onset of the monsoon, marking the beginning of the annual nesting and breeding season.

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Odisha CM orders foolproof security, seamless coordination for July 16 Puri Rath Yatra

10 Jul 2026 | 7:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jul 10 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday directed officials to ensure foolproof security and seamless inter-departmental coordination for the July 16 Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, stressing that meticulous planning and effective communication are essential for the smooth conduct of the world-famous festival.

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ICAR-CIFA showcases roadmap for Odisha's fisheries growth

10 Jul 2026 | 7:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jul 10 (UNI) Scientific aquaculture, technology-driven interventions and stronger partnerships between research institutions, government agencies and entrepreneurs will be crucial for unlocking Odisha's vast fisheries potential and accelerating sustainable growth of the sector, experts and policymakers said on Friday.

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