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PM Surya Ghar Yojana brings relief to Odisha consumers from electricity bill worries

Bhubaneshwar, Feb 18 (UNI) The union Government's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is providing much-needed relief to consumers from escalating electricity bill worries, particularly with the approaching summer season.
By installing solar panels on their rooftops, consumers have significantly reduced their electricity bills under this scheme.
The Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has gained significant traction, with TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) accelerating rooftop solar panel installations in the region. The initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to domestic consumers with one-kilowatt connections, ensuring high-quality and safe solar panels.
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Manipur: Three arrested with Heroin, pistol in Thoubal district

15 Mar 2026 | 10:34 AM

Imphal, March 15 (UNI) Security forces arrested three individuals and seized drugs, a firearm, and a vehicle during an operation conducted at Lilong Bazar along National Highway-102 under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal district on Saturday.

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Security forces recover explosives, arrest militants in Manipur

15 Mar 2026 | 10:28 AM

Imphal, March 15 (UNI) Security forces conducted multiple successful operations across Manipur, recovering explosives and arresting several individuals linked to militant activities and illegal extortion .

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Bihar Assembly Speaker instructs to strengthen security of assembly premises, MLAs residences

15 Mar 2026 | 3:20 AM

Patna, March 14 (UNI) Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar today directed officials to further strengthen the security arrangements of the Assembly premises and the residences of legislators.

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Former Meghalaya MLA seeks former MLA’s arrest in connection with Garo Hills unrest

15 Mar 2026 | 2:29 AM

Tura, March 14 (UNI) Former Meghalaya MLA, John Leslee K. Sangma, today sought arrest of former Phulbari MLA Esmatur Mominin in connection with the recent violence that left two people dead and several others injured in West Garo Hills district.

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Meghalaya: District authorities asks closure of unauthorised brick kilns in West Garo Hills

15 Mar 2026 | 2:17 AM

Tura, March 14 (UNI) District authorities in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills have ordered the immediate closure of all unauthorised brick kilns operating in the district, an official said on Friday.

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