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Odisha: BJD constitutes fact-finding team to assess the Malkangiri violence

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal on Thursday constituted a fact-finding team to visit Malkangiri district, which reported large-scale violence following the recovery of the headless body of a woman.
In the aftermath of this shocking incident, more than 50 houses were allegedly been set on fire and over 160 houses damaged, forcing hundreds of families to flee their homes and take shelter in nearby villages.
The Fact-Finding Team comprises of Manas Madkami (coordinator), Manohar Randhari, MLA, Ramesh Majhi, Ex-Minister, Pradeep Majhi, Ex-MP, Rabi Nanda, Ex-Minister, Ishwar Panigrahi, and Laxmipriya Nayak, MLA Candidate, Chitrakonda.
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EC seeks report from chief secretary on action against four officers, sets 72-hour deadline

21 Jan 2026 | 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (UNI) In a significant development, the Election Commission has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal Chief Secretary within the next 72 hours on what action has been taken against four state officers accused of illegally enrolling names in the electoral rolls, and has also asked the details of the departments which failed to implement its directives.

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BJD slams Odisha govt amid concern over proposed termination of Bhubaneswar-Dubai direct flight

21 Jan 2026 | 6:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led government in Odisha for the proposed termination of tri-weekly direct flight service from Bhubaneswar to Dubai saying that “it exposes the inefficiency of the government to safeguard the larger interest of air travellers to the global travel hub”.

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Mizoram: Rail link triggers sharp surge in tourist arrivals

21 Jan 2026 | 6:13 PM

Aizawl, Jan 21(UNI): Mizoram recorded its highest-ever annual tourist footfall in 2025, as more than 8.41 lakh visitors traveled to the state during the year, said official data released by the Tourism Department on Wednesday.

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Rio highlights Nagaland’s history to Gujarat media team

21 Jan 2026 | 6:04 PM

Dimapur, Jan 21 (UNI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday highlighted various aspects of the state, ranging from history, struggles, economy, social issues and the special provisions enshrined in the Constitution, to a visiting media team from Gujarat at the chief minister's residential complex in Kohima.

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Arunachal Lok Bhavan celebrates State Foundation Days of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura

21 Jan 2026 | 5:51 PM

Itanagar, Jan 21 (UNI): Embodying the true spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, the State Foundation Days of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura were celebrated with traditional fervor and enthusiasm at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on Wednesday. The event turned into a vibrant celebration of unity, cultural diversity, and shared heritage among the Northeastern States.

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