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No proposal to privatise MCCL, says Meghalaya Industries minister

Shillong, Sep 12 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Friday said that there is no proposal for the privatisation of the Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited (MCCL), one of the state’s oldest public sector undertaking unit.
Replying to queries raised during the Question Hour in the assembly, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Industries department, Sniawbhalang Dhar said the earlier proposal for a Joint Venture partnership with MCCL did not materialise as a suitable partner was not found at that time.
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Jharkhand: JPSC-JSSC protest: Hundreds detained during Assembly march in Ranchi

10 Aug 2026 | 12:41 PM

Ranchi, Aug 10 (UNI) More than 500 students were detained on Monday during an attempted Assembly gherao in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC and other recruitment examinations, while Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and several BJP leaders were detained during a separate protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence.

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Pradyot reiterates implementation of Tiprasa accord before any partnership

10 Aug 2026 | 11:05 AM

Agartala, Aug 10 (UNI) Tripura royal scion and TIPRA Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, a ruling BJP ally, has asserted that he will not enter into any partnership with the BJP unless the Tiprasa Accord is implemented, emphasizing the constitutional rights and broader interests of Tripura's indigenous communities.

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Spirit of devotion, discipline, restraint, and service is the soul of the Kanwar Yatra: Yogi Adityanath

10 Aug 2026 | 10:59 AM

Lucknow, Aug 10 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to make the Kanwar Yatra a celebration of social responsibility and service.

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Leader of Opposition of Tripura urges Govt to rethink power bill issue

10 Aug 2026 | 10:43 AM

Agartala, Aug 10 (UNI) Tripura's Leader of the Opposition, Jitendra Chowdhury, criticised the recent increase in electricity tariffs and problems related to smart meters, urging the state government to reconsider the decisions.

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Nagasaki Day: Voices raised in Patna against wars, impact on children

10 Aug 2026 | 10:25 AM

Patna, Aug 10 (UNI) On Nagasaki Day, the Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) raised their voice against wars and their devastating impact on children, at a programme held at the IMA Hall here.

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