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Bengal: TMC Leader Sabyasachi Dutta arrested in extortion case

09 Jun 2026 | 2:29 PM

Kolkata, June 9 (UNI)In a significant development, Police arrested Trinamool Congress leader and former chairman of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, Sabyasachi Dutta, in connection with an alleged extortion and criminal intimidation case on Monday night.

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Bihar makes industrial investment easier, introduces 30-day approval timeline

09 Jun 2026 | 2:19 PM

Patna, Jun 9 (UNI) The Bihar government Tuesday approved a landmark reform aimed at accelerating industrial investment in the state by mandating time-bound clearances and introducing a deemed approval mechanism for delayed decisions.

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Tripura sets a target to increase organic products

09 Jun 2026 | 2:09 PM

Agartala, June 9 (UNI) Tripura dispatched a shipment of high-quality 'Queen' pineapples grown by the Bokhari Organic Producers of Mandai, near Agartala, to New Delhi on Tuesday.

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Odisha: Three engineers suspended over alleged lapses in canal project

09 Jun 2026 | 1:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 9 (UNI) The Odisha Water Resources Department on Tuesday suspended three engineers and initiated disciplinary proceedings against them over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duty in the execution of a key canal infrastructure project in Bargarh district.

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Major Maoist arms dump unearthed in Malkangiri; Huge cache of weapons, explosives seized

09 Jun 2026 | 12:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jun 9 (UNI) In a significant blow to Maoist insurgency in the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border region, security forces on Tuesday unearthed a major Maoist arms and explosives dump in the dense forests of Kirmitti and Katuapadar under Mathili police station limits in Odisha's Malkangiri district.

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Complaint filed against former Minister Indranil Sen, others over alleged misuse of UNESCO name for Durga Puja ticket sales

09 Jun 2026 | 10:01 AM

Kolkata, June 9 (UNI) In another alleged corruption-linked controversy involving a Trinamool Congress leader, a police complaint has been filed accusing former West Bengal minister and noted singer Indranil Sen, his wife Madhuchhanda Sen, and three others of illegally using UNESCO’s name and logo to market and sell premium-access tickets for Durga Puja events.

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Police complaint lodged against former Bengal minister for involvement in post-poll violence 5 years back.

09 Jun 2026 | 1:56 AM

Suri, June 8 (UNI) The Birbhum district BJP on Monday filed a complaint against six persons, including former West Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha, at the Bolpur Police Station, alleging their involvement in post-poll violence in 2021.

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‘Wait and watch’, says Meghalaya CM on Cockroach Party

09 Jun 2026 | 1:01 AM

Shillong, June 8 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) President Conrad Sangma has adopted a “wait and watch” policy towards the enthusiasm generated by the Cockroach Janata Party.

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Thousands March Demanding NRC update Before Census in Manipur

09 Jun 2026 | 12:49 AM

Imphal, June 8 (UNI) Thousands of people took to the streets here today demanding the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the next census exercise is carried out in the state jointly organised by 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Kangleipak .

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Assam residents nabbed with narcotic drugs in Manipur

09 Jun 2026 | 12:36 AM

Imphal, June 8 (UNI) Security forces arrested two residents of Assam along with suspected contraband items from T. Khullen Naka Post under Senapati-PS, Senapati district today.

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Odisha: Cabinet Approves Rs.1,500 Cr Tourism Land Bank Scheme to Attract Private Investment

09 Jun 2026 | 12:29 AM

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) In a major push to transform Odisha into a leading tourism and hospitality destination, the State Cabinet today approved the ambitious "Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure" scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at creating investment-ready land parcels across key tourist destinations and attracting large-scale private investments in the sector.

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Arguments on Sonam bail case conclude, Meghalaya HC lists matter for June 9

09 Jun 2026 | 12:21 AM

Shillong, June 8 (UNI) The Meghalaya High Court today heard the arguments of both against and in defence of Sonam Raghuvanshi, prime accused in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, and listed the matter for Tuesday.
The single bench of Justice Wanlura Diengdoh heard the argument of S. Thapa, the legal counsel for Sonam, who has concluded his argument, challenging the criminal petition filed by the State government seeking revocation of the bail granted to Sonam by a lower court.

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Minor reshuffle in Kolkata police

08 Jun 2026 | 11:39 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) As many as 11 Sub-Inspectors and three Wireless Supervisors of Kolkata police were transferred on Monday as part of a reshuffle.

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Bengal govt reinstates general consent to CBI for probing central govt employees

08 Jun 2026 | 11:32 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) The West Bengal government on Monday gave its general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for conducting probes in the state.

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Odisha Cabinet clears Rs 210-Crore women workers’ hostel Project in Khordha

08 Jun 2026 | 11:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) In a major initiative to strengthen industrial infrastructure and boost women’s participation in the workforce, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved the development of a large-scale Women Workers’ Hostel at the Kalibeti Industrial Area in Khordha district at an estimated cost of Rs 210.36 crore.

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