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It is hard to imagine the pain our daughters and sisters endure: Babulal Marandi

15 Dec 2025 | 11:25 PM

Ranchi, Dec 15 (UNI) Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Babulal Marandi on Monday strongly criticized the state government over the condition of the healthcare system, citing the death of a pregnant woman in Gumla district as a grim reflection of administrative failure.

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Chaudhary warns mafias and criminals in Bihar to get prepared for facing action

15 Dec 2025 | 11:17 PM

Gaya, Dec 15 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Monday issued a strict warning to criminals and the mafia to get prepared for stern action against them in the days ahead.

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Ramakrishna Mission spends Rs 1671 crore on human welfare

15 Dec 2025 | 11:08 PM

Kolkata, Dec 15 (UNI) The Ramakrishna Mission has spent Rs 1671 crore in the financial year 2024-25 in humanitarian activities benefitting over 1.42 crore people, the religious order said on Monday.

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Labour rights’ outfits oppose proposed bill to repeal MGNREGA

15 Dec 2025 | 10:59 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (UNI) A confederation labour rights’ bodies has opposed the proposed Viksit Bharat - Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G) that seeks to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) saying that “it strikes at the core of social and economic justice by shifting power away from workers, Gram Sabhas, and States into the hands of the union Government”.

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Jharkhand launches online paddy procurement scheme for Kharif 2025-26

15 Dec 2025 | 9:55 PM

Jamtara, Dec 15 (UNI) The Jharkhand government formally launched the Paddy Procurement Scheme for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26 through an online platform on Monday.

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Weakening of Western Disturbance brings brief relief from cold in Jharkhand

15 Dec 2025 | 9:52 PM

Ranchi, Dec 15 (UNI) Residents of Jharkhand have experienced slight relief from the severe cold following the weakening of the western disturbance. In the state capital Ranchi, the minimum temperature, which had dipped below 6 degrees Celsius in recent days, has now risen above 10 degrees Celsius.

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Six arrested for murder case in Bokaro

15 Dec 2025 | 9:22 PM

Bokaro, Dec 15 (UNI) Police have arrested six persons in connection with the murder of a Bokaro resident.

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Strict action will be taken against mafias: Sinha

15 Dec 2025 | 9:09 PM

Lakhisarai, Dec 15 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday announced to take strict action against land, liquor and other mafias and said that people involved in illegal activities will not be spared under any circumstances.

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Prez withholds assent to University amendment bills, Guv to continue as chancellor

15 Dec 2025 | 9:06 PM

Kolkata, Dec 15 (UNI) There will be no immediate change in the post of Chancellor of state-aided universities in West Bengal after President Droupadi Murmu withheld assent to two amendment bills proposed by the state government.

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Manipur Governor chairs police meet

15 Dec 2025 | 9:01 PM

Imphal, Dec 15 (UNI) Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Monday, chaired a State-Level Conference of the Home and Police Departments at Lok Bhavan, here.

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Mizoram set to receive Rs 4,349 crore priority sector credit in 2026–27

15 Dec 2025 | 8:54 PM

Aizawl, Dec 15 (UNI) Mizoram is expected to receive priority sector credit of over Rs. 4,349 crore in 2026–27, according to the State Focus Paper released by Chief Minister Lalduhoma at the State Credit Seminar organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday.
The seminar, held at the Assembly Conference Hall, was organised by the NABARD Mizoram Regional Office and focused on credit planning for the coming financial year.

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ZPM & MNF form coalition executive committee in Mizoram's Lai Council

15 Dec 2025 | 8:49 PM

Aizawl, Dec 15 (UNI) In a dramatic turn of events, Mizoram's ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and the principal opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday announced an agreement to jointly form the executive committee of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC).
The two parties have constituted a joint legislature bloc named the Lairam Legislature Party (LLP), comprising eight MNF members and six from the ZPM.

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56 pc turnout recorded in peaceful Arunachal local body elections

15 Dec 2025 | 8:41 PM

Itanagar, Dec 15 (UNI) An estimated 56.33 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the local body elections in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, officials said.

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Palamau J'khand: Cannabis smuggling busted, 43.5 kg ganja seized

15 Dec 2025 | 8:10 PM

Palamu, Dec 15 ( UNI ) The police busted a ganja smuggling operation in Palamu district of Jharkhand and seized a large quantity of narcotics during a raid conducted in the Tarhasi police station area. One accused was arrested in connection with the case.

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Nitish distributes appointment letters to newly appointed AYUSH doctors

15 Dec 2025 | 7:57 PM

Patna, Dec 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday distributed appointment letters to newly appointed 1,283 AYUSH doctors.

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