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Palash Brand: A strong symbol of rural women’s empowerment & self-reliance

Ranchi, Sep 16 (UNI) The Palash Brand has emerged as a emblem of rural women’s self-reliance and empowerment in Jharkhand.
Formerly a housekeeper supporting her family, Sheela Devi from Silli has collaborated with other women to establish the Palash Aajeevika Didi Café.
With support through training and credit linkages, she turned traditional Jharkhandi cuisines into a sustainable source of livelihood.
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Bizarre killing in Cooch Behar: Man arrested on suspicion of cannibalism

13 Jan 2026 | 1:37 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (UNI) In a bizarre development Coochbehar police have arrested one person from Dinhata police station limits allegedly for his involvement in the brutal murder of a man who had been living in a crematorium area, with investigators suspecting that the crime may have been driven by cannibalistic intent.

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15,000 scented lemons sent from Agartala to Kolkata

13 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM

Agartala, Jan 13 (UNI) Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday flagged off a consignment of 15,000 scented lemons for Kolkata from Agartala Railway Station by Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency.

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Two militants arrested in separate operations in Manipur

13 Jan 2026 | 9:38 AM

Imphal, Jan 13 (UNI) Two militants were arrested in separate operations by security forces across Manipur, and a cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered, police said Tuesday.

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Jharkhand: Motorcyclist killed in road accident in Gandey

13 Jan 2026 | 12:05 AM

Giridih, Jan 12, (UNI) A youth was killed and another one sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle met with a road accident on the Gandey-Madhupur main road under the Ahilyapur police station area of Giridih district, Jharkhand, today.

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Nitish directs Police to work with honesty to uphold Rule of Law in Bihar

12 Jan 2026 | 11:41 PM

Patna, Jan 12 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today directed police officers to work with honesty, full alertness and strictness to ensure effective crime control and maintain the rule of law in the state.

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