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Arunachal Govt inks MoU with L&T to train 500 youth in construction skills

21 May 2025 | 9:26 PM

Itanagar, May 21 (UNI) In a key initiative to enhance employability among youth, the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (SDE), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) at the Construction Skill Training Institute (CSTI) in Jadcherla, Telangana on Wednesday.

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Meghalaya BJP welcomes MHA’s directive on illegal immigrants

21 May 2025 | 9:19 PM

Shillong, May 21 (UNI) The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday welcomed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) nationwide directive to all State governments to identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Congress making false promises in greed for power: Shrawan

21 May 2025 | 9:11 PM

Patna, May 21 (UNI) Bihar Rural Development Minister and senior leader of Janata Dal United (JDU) Shrawan Kumar alleged that Congress did not care for the women of Bihar and the country for decades, and was now making false promises in greed for power in the election year.

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Odisha State Election Commission defers Panchayat By-Poll Schedule

21 May 2025 | 9:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (UNI) The Odisha State Election Commission has cancelled its earlier notification for conducting Panchayat by-elections on June 23, citing the early onset of the monsoon.

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Meghalaya, leading state in healthcare investment, says CM

Meghalaya, leading state in healthcare investment, says CM

21 May 2025 | 9:00 PM

Jowai, May 21 (UNI) Meghalaya has emerged as one of the leading states in healthcare investment, with over 8 per cent of the annual state budget—more than Rs. 1,000 crore—dedicated to the health sector, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday.
“The government is supporting not only state-run hospitals but also collaborating with church-run and non-profit hospitals,” he said after inaugurating the Hubert Rosario Road in Spein, Mookaswan, West Jaintia Hills district.

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Odisha CM directs officials to include widowed girls under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

21 May 2025 | 8:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed officials to include widowed girls under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana, which will soon be implemented in the state.

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Drug Peddler held by STF of Odisha Crime Branch, 335 gms Brown Sugar seized

21 May 2025 | 7:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (UNI) A team from the Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested a drug peddler and recovered 335 grams of brown sugar (heroin) along with other incriminating materials from his possession.

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Congress pays tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

21 May 2025 | 7:43 PM

Patna, May 21 (UNI) Bihar Congress on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.

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RSP signs MoU with ABB India Ltd for sustainable steel production

21 May 2025 | 7:31 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (UNI) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s ABB India Ltd. to embrace digital transformation and advance sustainable steel production.

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Odisha EOW arrests wife, daughter of Ponzi scheme Director for cheating Rs.123 Crore from 34,000 investors

Odisha EOW arrests wife, daughter of Ponzi scheme Director for cheating Rs.123 Crore from 34,000 investors

21 May 2025 | 7:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha has arrested Dwipika Bhanjo and Tandra Bhanjo from Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, in connection with a Ponzi scam involving more than Rs.123 crore and around 34,000 investors.

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CM involved in Jharkhand liquor scam, alleges Babulal Marandi

21 May 2025 | 6:38 PM

Ranchi, May 21 (UNI) Leader of the opposition in Jharkhand and state BJP president Babulal Marandi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the JMM-led government, alleging Chief Minister Hemant Soren's involvement in the purported liquor scam.

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Congress promises monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to women if voted to power in Bihar

Congress promises monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to women if voted to power in Bihar

21 May 2025 | 5:43 PM

Patna, May 21 (UNI) Congress on Wednesday promised to give monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to women if the party, a constituent of the Grand Alliance, was voted to power in the next Bihar assembly elections slated for October-November this year.

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Bengal CM Mamata directs Police to heighten vigilance in border districts to prevent infiltration

Bengal CM Mamata directs Police to heighten vigilance in border districts to prevent infiltration

21 May 2025 | 5:27 PM

Siliguri, May 21 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday directed senior police officials and all ranks in the border districts to further heighten vigilance to deter attempts to sneak in by any terrorist and any anti-national element.

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Illegal Bangladeshi will be dealt with severely: Tripura CM

Illegal Bangladeshi will be dealt with severely: Tripura CM

21 May 2025 | 5:09 PM

Agartala, May 20 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday reiterated that the state government will take strict action against any illegal entry by Bangladeshi nationals or Rohingyas.

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TMC-BJP war of words over involvement of outsiders in Murshidabad riots

TMC-BJP war of words over involvement of outsiders in Murshidabad riots

21 May 2025 | 5:01 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP in West Bengal are embroiled in a heated war of words over the alleged involvement of outsiders in last month's riots in Murshidabad that left three people dead and several others injured.

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