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Congress Legislature Party holds key meeting ahead of winter session; prepares to counter Opposition

04 Dec 2025 | 8:57 PM

Ranchi, Dec 4 (UNI) Ahead of the upcoming winter session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, an important meeting of the Congress Legislature Party was convened on Thursday at the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Headquarters here.

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IIT-Patna wins Patna regional round of NTPC Electron Quiz 2025-26

04 Dec 2025 | 8:52 PM

Patna, Dec 4 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna, clinched the top honour at the ER-I Regional Round of the prestigious NTPC Electron Quiz 2025-26 here on Thursday.

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MBBS seats to rise from 100 to 250 at Dhanbad Medical College

04 Dec 2025 | 8:36 PM

Ranchi, Dec 4 (UNI) The Health Department has approved a major expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure at the Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Memorial Medical College and Hospital in Dhanbad, marking a significant step towards strengthening Jharkhand’s medical capacity.

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Manipur official flags off IDPs for resettlement

04 Dec 2025 | 8:30 PM

Imphal, Dec 4 (UNI) Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur Pooja Elangbam on Thursday flagged off Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Leimaram High School Relief Camp for their resettlement at Leimaram Waroiching under the revenue jurisdiction of Nambol sub-division of Sadu Koireng, Bishnupur district.

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Bihar govt. presents new age economic roadmap

04 Dec 2025 | 8:28 PM

Patna, Dec 4 (UNI) Bihar government unveiled an ambitious development roadmap in the Legislative Assembly, emphasising that the new NDA government has been formed with the overwhelming mandate of the people.

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Major expansion announced for medical colleges in Dhanbad and Jamshedpur

04 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM

Ranchi, Dec 4 (UNI) Jharkhand is set to witness a major boost in medical education and healthcare infrastructure, with large-scale expansion planned at the Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Memorial Medical College and Hospital in Dhanbad and the MGM Medical College in Jamshedpur.

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Odisha Assembly disrupted as Congress demands removal of 50 pc reservation cap

04 Dec 2025 | 8:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (UNI) The Odisha Assembly witnessed repeated disruptions on Thursday as the opposition Congress stalled proceedings during the Question Hour, demanding a resolution to remove the 50 percent cap on reservation in higher education and government jobs for SC, ST, and OBC communities. Congress legislators entered the well of the House, shouted slogans, and protested against the Speaker’s refusal to take up their proposed resolution. Their continued agitation forced Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the Assembly four times during the Question Hour and Zero Hour.

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Five arrested for firing at Hotel over extortion demand in Dumka

04 Dec 2025 | 7:39 PM

Dumka, Dec 4 (UNI) The police in Dumka district have arrested five persons in connection with an extortion attempt and subsequent firing at a hotel under the Muffasil police station area. The incident, which occurred after the hotel owner allegedly refused to pay extortion money, had triggered widespread panic across the town.

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Puri Administration demolishes houses of alleged drug dealer under ‘Operation Chakra’

04 Dec 2025 | 7:20 PM

Puri, Dec 4 (UNI) The Puri district administration on Thursday demolished four houses and a shop belonging to an alleged woman drug dealer as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics under the ongoing “Operation Chakra” initiative.

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India records world’s fastest 5G rollout : TRAI Chairman Lahoti

04 Dec 2025 | 7:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (UNI) India has achieved the fastest rollout of 5G services globally, supported by over 1.23 billion telecom subscribers and nearly 99 percent 4G coverage, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Thursday.

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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir says his plan to lay Babri Masjid Replica foundation in Murshidabad stands

04 Dec 2025 | 7:12 PM

Kolkata, Dec 4 (UNI) Hours after being suspended from West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, MLA Humayun Kabir on Thursday reiterated that he was still firm on building a replica of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad and warned the administration not to come in the way.

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Centre releases first instalment of Rs 15.20 crore for Mizoram’s Rural Local Bodies

04 Dec 2025 | 7:02 PM

Aizawl, Dec 4 (UNI) The union Government has released the first instalment of Rs 15.20 crore
for Mizoram’s Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) under the 15th Finance Commission for the 2025–26 financial year, covering grants that relate to 2024–25.

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Mizoram's Lunglei district wins National Award for accessibility & inclusion

04 Dec 2025 | 6:59 PM

Aizawl, Dec 4 (UNI) Lunglei district in Mizoram has been awarded the National Award 2025 in the Best District category for its work in implementing the Accessible India Campaign and promoting a barrier-free environment.
The award was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu during the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday and received on behalf of the district by Deputy Commissioner Navneet Mann.

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Cold wave tightens grip on Gangetic Bengal as minimum temperatures dip further

04 Dec 2025 | 6:39 PM

Kolkata, Dec 4 (UNI) Minimum temperatures dipped across several parts of Gangetic West
Bengal on Thursday, signalling the steady arrival of colder conditions in the region.

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Concerns over Hirakud Dam safety raised in Odisha Assembly

04 Dec 2025 | 6:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (UNI) Serious concerns over the safety of the Hirakud Dam were raised in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday, with Opposition BJD member Prasanna Acharya warning that severe siltation has significantly reduced the reservoir’s water-holding capacity.

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