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Arunachal Pradesh stands as a shining symbol of grassroots nationalism: Governor

19 Apr 2026 | 1:07 AM

Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has described the northeastern state as a symbol of unity in diversity, where people of different tribes coexist harmoniously with strong patriotic values.

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Odisha urged to accelerate PMAY-U projects with focus on quality, inclusivity

19 Apr 2026 | 12:49 AM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) Joint Secretary (Housing for All), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Kuldeep Narayan has called upon the Odisha Government to strengthen the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and its upgraded version, PMAY-U 2.0, with a strong emphasis on timely completion, quality assurance, and enhanced beneficiary satisfaction.

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Arunachal: Thembang Heritage Festival 2.0 begins with cultural fervour in West Kameng

19 Apr 2026 | 12:42 AM

Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) The two-day Thembang Heritage Festival 2.0 commenced with grandeur on Saturday at Thembang in Dirang sub-division, West Kameng district, celebrating the rich cultural legacy of the region.

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Huge unaccounted cash seizure ahead of elections, two youths arrested in Durgapur

19 Apr 2026 | 12:39 AM

Asansol, Apr 18 (UNI) As the first phase of the election day approaches, another large amount of cash has once again been seized in West Bengal. This time, nearly Rs 50 lakh was recovered from two youths from Bihar in the industrial town of Durgapur.

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Law students have multiple career options today: Odisha Minister S

18 Apr 2026 | 11:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) Law students, if they pursue their studies seriously, have several options before them for charting out successful careers, Prithviraj Harichandan, Odisha’s minister for Law, Works and Excise, said today.

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Odisha draws up comprehensive heatwave action plan for NH-49, focus on driver and passenger safety

18 Apr 2026 | 11:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) The Odisha government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap to tackle the ongoing heatwave, with a special focus on ensuring the safety of passengers and transport workers along National Highway-49.

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Bengal assembly elections will decide fate and path of the country: Hemant Soren in Purulia

18 Apr 2026 | 11:43 PM

Purulia, Apr 18 (UNI) The upcoming election in West Bengal is very different from the previous assembly elections and will decide the fate and path of the country, said Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Manbazar of Purulia on Saturday, urging people to vote for the Trinamool Congress.

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Arunachal Dy CM, BJP slam Oppn over women’s reservation bill setback

18 Apr 2026 | 11:07 PM

Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, on Saturday termed the non-passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill, aimed at implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, in the Lok Sabha as a “deeply disappointing moment” for Indian democracy.

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Nearly 7 lakh new voters added in West Bengal taking the total electorate to 6.82 crore

18 Apr 2026 | 10:37 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (UNI): The Election Commission has said that there has been a significant rise in the number of new voters in West Bengal, with nearly seven lakh names added to the electoral roll in the past one month.

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Odisha rolls out heatwave action Plan for NH-49, prioritises passenger and driver safety

18 Apr 2026 | 10:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) The Odisha government has drawn up a comprehensive heatwave action plan aimed at safeguarding passengers and transport workers along National Highway-49, a key and busy transport corridor.

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Bihar Assembly special session on April 24; Samrat Chaudhary to prove majority

18 Apr 2026 | 10:28 PM

Patna, April 18 (UNI): A one-day special session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly will be held on April 24. During this session, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will present a motion of confidence in the House and seek to prove his government’s majority.

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Odisha emerges as industry hub with plug-and-play ecosystem, says CM Majhi

18 Apr 2026 | 10:25 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (UNI) The Odisha government is actively promoting industrial growth by offering ‘plug-and-play’ facilities and empowering district collectors with enhanced decision-making authority for industry-related matters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday.

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Samrat Choudhary pushes governance, infra overhaul in Bihar

18 Apr 2026 | 10:01 PM

Patna, 18 April (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today issued directives aimed at improving governance, infrastructure, and the state’s public outreach.

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BJP candidate Tapas Roy accused of entering housing complexes without permission during poll campaign

18 Apr 2026 | 9:41 PM

Kolkata, Apr 18 (UNI) Allegations have surfaced against BJP’s Maniktala candidate Tapas Roy for allegedly entering residential complexes without prior permission and carrying out electioneering activities in north Kolkata.

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BJP to protest the 'insult' of Women’s Reservation Bill: Saraogi

18 Apr 2026 | 9:28 PM

Patna, Apr 18 (UNI) Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi today said the party will take to the streets to expose forces “insulting women’s empowerment” after the Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.

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