States

Odisha charts path to Global health and skills hub at Black Swan Summit India 2026

06 Feb 2026 | 12:51 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (UNI) Odisha is positioning itself as a global hub for health, skills, and digital finance while targeting ambitious economic milestones, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said at the Black Swan Summit India 2026, which commenced here on Thursday.

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Banks to compensate customers up to Rs 25,000 for losses fraudulent transactions

06 Feb 2026 | 12:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will launch a framework whereby banks would compensate the customers up to Rs 25,000 for losses due to fraudulent transactions, said Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

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Orissa High Court directs state to form taskforce to prevent misuse of national emblem

06 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has directed the State Government to constitute a state-level taskforce to prevent the improper depiction of the national emblem, an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.

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New faces to enter UP BJP organisation, Major changes expected in Executive Committee

06 Feb 2026 | 12:39 PM

Lucknow, Feb 6 (UNI) Significant changes are likely to be seen soon in the Uttar Pradesh unit of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary has been made the state BJP president.
The new state executive and even in the district organisation is necessary to spruce up the 'Team BJP' before the crucial 2027 assembly polls.

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Odisha to celebrate 'Odia Pakhya' from April 1 to promote language, culture and heritage

06 Feb 2026 | 12:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (UNI) In an effort to reconnect people with Odisha's rich traditions, heritage and linguistic roots, the Odisha Government will observe "Odia Pakhya" across the state from April 1 (Odisha Day) to April 14 (Odia New Year).

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DLED December 2025 exam results declared on council website , Overall pass percentage recorded at 74.22 pc

06 Feb 2026 | 12:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Examination Council has officially announced the results of the DLED December 2025 examinations.

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Himachal CM signs MoU with Geotropy to harness geothermal energy

06 Feb 2026 | 12:20 PM

Shimla, Feb 6 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Geotropy India Pvt. Ltd. on Thursday night to explore the potential of geothermal energy in the state. .

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Ensuring quality food grains reach every beneficiary is the Govt's top priority; negligence will not be tolerated: Dr. Katyal

06 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM

Una (HP), Feb 6 (UNI) Dr. Satyaprakash Katyal, Chairman of the State Food Security Commission said that timely delivery of food grains and nutritional supplements to beneficiaries is the government's top priority, and any kind of negligence or laxity in this work will not be tolerated.

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Sub-zero nights continue, no major snowfall expected in J&K till Feb 16

06 Feb 2026 | 12:08 PM

Srinagar, Feb 6 (UNI) Night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain below normal, with all weather stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimums, even as the Meteorological Department predicted largely dry weather over the coming days.

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Villagers carry elderly patient through snow, exposing gaps in Himachal disaster response

06 Feb 2026 | 12:04 PM

Mandi, Feb 6 (UNI)An incident from the snowbound Seraj Assembly constituency has highlighted glaring shortcomings in Himachal Pradesh’s disaster preparedness, despite the massive funds allocated to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

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Sub-zero nights persist, no major snowfall expected in J&K till Feb 16

06 Feb 2026 | 11:59 AM

Srinagar, Feb 6 (UNI) Night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain below normal, with all weather stations in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimums, even as the Meteorological Department predicted largely dry weather over the coming days.

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HP: One killed, two injured as car falls into Gorge in Hamirpur

06 Feb 2026 | 11:54 AM

Hamirpur (HP), Feb 6 (UNI) One person was killed and two others were injured when a car fell into a deep gorge near Kakker village on Thursday night.

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Mayawati slams ‘Ghuskhor Pandit’, FIRs filed as Brahmin anger grows ahead of UP polls

06 Feb 2026 | 11:36 AM

Lucknow, Feb 6 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday strongly condemned what she termed the increasing disrespect and humiliation of the Pandit (Brahmin) community, alleging that they are being portrayed as “infiltrators” not only in Uttar Pradesh but now even through cinema.

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NGT orders probe into alleged deforestation in Balukhand-Konark wildlife Sanctuary

06 Feb 2026 | 11:21 AM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has directed government agencies in Puri district, Odisha, to constitute a joint committee to investigate alleged deforestation and construction activities in the eco-sensitive zones of Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, which are reportedly causing ecological damage to the fragile ecosystem.

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Actor Maniyanpilla Raju arrested in hit-and-run case

06 Feb 2026 | 11:08 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6 (UNI) Veteran Malayalam film actor Maniyanpilla Raju was arrested by the Museum Police on Friday in connection with a hit-and-run incident reported in the state capital.

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