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NEC releases Rs 67.41 crore for development projects across Northeast in February

10 Mar 2026 | 12:27 AM

Shillong, Mar 9 (UNI) The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released a total of Rs 67.41 crore during February 2026 to support developmental initiatives across all Northeastern States as well as regional and other implementing agencies, an official said on Monday.

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Old-aged couples hanged to death on the same rope in Palakkad

10 Mar 2026 | 12:27 AM

Palakkad, March 9 (UNI) An 86-year -old man and his 76-year old wife were found hanged to death using a single rope at their house at Mannarkkad in the district of Kerala, on Monday.

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Seven siblings sentenced to life imprisonment in murder case

10 Mar 2026 | 12:25 AM

Sasaram, Mar 9 (UNI) District Judge (X) Umesh Rai on Monday awarded life imprisonment to seven brothers in connection with a 12-year-old murder case.

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Maha: Two policemen arrested for demanding bribe of Rs 7 lakh

10 Mar 2026 | 12:20 AM

Kolhapur, March 9 (UNI) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials today arrested a head constable and a constable for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs seven lakh from a complainant.

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AP: HPV vaccination launched in 10 districts: Commissioner

10 Mar 2026 | 12:20 AM

Vijayawada, Mar 9 (UNI) The HPV vaccination programme to prevent Cervical Cancer has begun in 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh for girls below 14 years of age, Health and Family Welfare Commissioner G Veerapandyan said.

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young man killed the leopard, bloody battle last for 12 minutes between young man and ferocious leopard

10 Mar 2026 | 12:17 AM

Shimla, Mar 9 (UNI) A youth killed a wild leopard with his bare arms on Monday at Sarli village, Arki subdivision in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.

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Maha: Nagpur factory blast toll climbs to 23 after injured woman dies

10 Mar 2026 | 12:06 AM

Nagpur, March 9 (UNI) The death toll in the explosion at explosives and ammunition manufacturer SBL Energy Limited in Nagpur has risen to 23 after another injured woman succumbed during treatment today, official said.

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Couple Jumps into Nangal Canal in Una, Rescued by Locals; Both Critical

10 Mar 2026 | 12:01 AM

Una, Mar 9 (UNI) In a shocking incident reported on Monday, a young man and woman allegedly attempted to end their lives by jumping into the Nangal canal near Gag village on the Nangal–Sri Anandpur Sahib road in Una district.

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Women moving forward despite challenges: Prof Geeta Bhatt

10 Mar 2026 | 12:00 AM

Wardha, March 9 (UNI) Prof Geeta Bhatt, Director of Non‑Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) and Associate Professor at University of Delhi, today said that women in India have been providing leadership since ancient times and continue to move forward despite facing numerous challenges.

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Nurses in Kerala hospitals begin indefinite strike

09 Mar 2026 | 11:41 PM

Thrissur, March 9 (UNI) Services of various private hospitals were affected with the indefinite strike called by the United Nurses Association, which began on Monday.

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India, South Africa Share British Colonial Common Legacy: Pathania

09 Mar 2026 | 11:38 PM

Shimla, Mar 9 (UNI) South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal, called on Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania at the Assembly Secretariat here on Monday and discussed strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties between the two countries.

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Ranchi Municipal Corporation reviews summer water supply preparedness

09 Mar 2026 | 11:33 PM

Ranchi, March 9 (UNI) The Ranchi Municipal Corporation on Monday held a review meeting to strengthen drinking water supply arrangements ahead of the summer season.

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Opposition's dismay over women's financial aid signals AAP's return in 2027, says CM Bhagwant Mann

09 Mar 2026 | 11:25 PM

Chandigarh, March 9 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday asserted that the growing frustration among opposition parties following the announcement of a ₹1,000 monthly stipend for women clearly indicates their fear of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) victory in the 2027 assembly elections.

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Protests and counter-attacks intensify over SIR in North Bengal

09 Mar 2026 | 11:11 PM

Siliguri, March 9 (UNI) Protests, counter-attacks and competing political narratives continued to dominate the political landscape across North Bengal districts on Monday over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.

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Nepal–West Bengal Police bust fake currency racket near Kolkata; ₹70 crore in counterfeit notes seized

09 Mar 2026 | 11:11 PM

Kolkata, March 9 (UNI) A team of Nepal Police, assisted by their West Bengal counterparts, arrested seven persons including a couple from the state, and seized counterfeit currency with a face value of around ₹70 crore during a raid at a flat near Kolkata, an official said on Monday.

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