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Meghalaya bans illegal import of fish from Bangladesh

15 Jan 2026 | 10:39 AM

Shillong, Jan 15 (UNI) District authorities in Meghalaya’s Eastern West Khasi Hills has prohibited the transportation, storage, sale or distribution of fish illegally imported from Bangladesh.

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How many form 7 can an individual submit: Trinamool asks ECI

15 Jan 2026 | 1:05 AM

Kolkata, Jan 14 (UNI) West Bengal's ruling Trinamul Congress on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to clarify as to how many form 7 - application for deletion of name in existing electoral roll - an individual can submit.

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Political undercurrents surface at ‘dahi-chura’ feasts in Bihar

15 Jan 2026 | 12:29 AM

Patna, Jan 14 (UNI) The unusual gathering of top political leaders at the "Dahi-chura" feast hosted by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Wednesday has created ripples across political and media circles in Patna.

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Odisha chalking out comprehensive plan for development of Buddhist heritage sites

15 Jan 2026 | 12:22 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (UNI) The Odisha Government is chalking out a comprehensive plan for the integrated development, heritage conservation, and modern historical research of Odisha’s major Buddhist sites at Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, Jirang, and Dhauli, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Wednesday.

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Political undercurrents surface at ‘dahi-chura’ feasts in Bihar

15 Jan 2026 | 12:19 AM

Patna, Jan 14 (UNI) The unusual gathering of top political leaders at the "Dahi-chura" feast hosted by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Wednesday has created ripples across political and media circles in Patna.

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Odisha BJP trying to convert government offices as party chamber, alleges opposition BJD

14 Jan 2026 | 11:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (UNI) Ever since the BJP came to power in Odisha, overt attempts are being made to double up the government offices as the saffron party's political office, leading to the breakdown of the administrative setup, alleged Opposition Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday. .

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Top NDA leaders attend Tej Pratap's Chura Dahi feast

14 Jan 2026 | 11:12 PM

Patna, Jan 14(UNI) Top NDA leaders attended chura dahi feast hosted by Tej Pratap Yadav on Wednesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti which further fuelled speculations over his next political move in days ahead.

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GSMC seeks PM Modi’s urgent intervention over illegal immigration in Meghalaya

14 Jan 2026 | 10:54 PM

Shillong, Jan 14 (UNI) The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) has issued an urgent SOS appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate Central intervention to address
the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi nationals, and tribal crisis unfolding in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya, with far-reaching implications for the entire North-Eastern region.

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GSMC seeks PM Modi’s urgent intervention over illegal immigration in Meghalaya

14 Jan 2026 | 10:50 PM

Shillong, Jan 14 (UNI) The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) has issued an urgent SOS appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate Central intervention to address the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi nationals, and tribal crisis unfolding in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya, with far-reaching implications for the entire North-Eastern region. .

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Nrusingha Sarangi conferred with prestigious Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman

14 Jan 2026 | 10:44 PM

Bhubanerwar, Jan 14 (UNI) Eminent litterateur and researcher Nrusingha Charan Sarangi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman–2021 by the state’s Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department.

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Changkija’s third book of poems 'This Silence' released

14 Jan 2026 | 10:28 PM

Dimapur, Jan 14 (UNI) Veteran journalist and poet Monalisa Changkija released her third volume of collection of poems titled 'This Silence', continuing her journey of expressing her thoughts in words that reflect her beliefs as a poet and a fearless and uncompromising journalist.

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Rally taken out in Manipur’s Churachandpur district

14 Jan 2026 | 10:18 PM

Imphal, Jan 14 (UNI) Various Kuki-Zo organisations took out a rally in Churachandpur district on Wednesday to press for their long standing demands and draw public and government attention to issues affecting the community.

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Makar Sankranti feast symbolises cultural tradition, harmony & collective participation: Saraogi

14 Jan 2026 | 10:08 PM

Patna, Jan 14 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bihar unit president Sanjay Saraogi on Wednesday described Makar Sankranti and the traditional dahi-chura feast as symbols of cultural heritage, social harmony and collective participation, saying that the festival infuses unity, warmth and renewed energy among party workers.

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Manipur Drivers’ associations seek insurance safeguard of drivers, families

14 Jan 2026 | 9:25 PM

Imphal, Jan 14 (UNI) Drivers’ and truck owners’ organization in Manipur on Wednesday jointly observed the 37th Manipur Drivers’ Day at the Manipur Press Club, renewing their demand for a comprehensive insurance scheme to safeguard drivers and their families.

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Jharkhand’s participation at World Economic Forum marks strategic global outreach

14 Jan 2026 | 9:22 PM

Ranchi, Jan 14 (UNI) Jharkhand’s participation in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos has been described as a strategic milestone in the State’s engagement with the global economic community, reflecting its growing ambition and long-term development vision.

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