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Toyota Kirloskar donates JCBs to boost disaster response in Mizoram

Aizawl, Apr 21 (UNI) Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited on Monday handed over two JCB machines to the Government of Mizoram to support road safety and disaster management efforts. The symbolic key handover took place at the Chief Minister's Conference Hall, followed by a brief programme.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who received the equipment on behalf of the state, expressed gratitude to the company. “We are thankful to receive this very useful equipment to aid in disaster management. These machines will be of great help,” he said.
He also acknowledged Toyota’s continued support to the state—ranging from traffic management in Aizawl to their involvement in cultural events like Chapchar Kut.
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Drone-based healthcare services in Nagaland

23 Jan 2026 | 6:58 PM

Dimapur, Jan 23 (UNI) The Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) and the health & family welfare department signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) at the directorate of health & family welfare in Kohima to integrate drone technology into the state’s healthcare service framework.

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CM Majhi calls for greater recognition of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s role in India’s Independence

23 Jan 2026 | 6:56 PM

Cuttack, Jan 23 (UNI) On the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the need to acknowledge Bose’s immense contribution to India’s independence, which is often underrepresented in history books.
Speaking at the Parakram Diwas celebrations at Netaji’s birthplace in Odia Bazar, Cuttack, the Chief Minister said that while both, Mahatma Gandhi-led movements and Netaji’s efforts, were unparalleled, the latter has not received its due recognition.

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Not compulsory to purchase some products with fertilisers: Bihar Minister : Minister

23 Jan 2026 | 6:52 PM

Patna, Jan 23 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Friday strongly warned traders not to force farmers to purchase some products with fertilisers, saying strict ation would be taken against those found not complying with the directive.

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Jharkhand explores global collaboration on megalithic heritage conservation

23 Jan 2026 | 6:48 PM

Ranchi, Jan 23, (UNI) As part of the 'Jharkhand @25' international outreach programme in the United Kingdom, an official delegation led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren held a high-level interaction with Historic England, the UK’s public body responsible for heritage conservation.

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Arunachal emerging as strong startup contributor: CM Pema Khandu

23 Jan 2026 | 6:38 PM

Itanagar, Jan 23 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that India’s startup ecosystem has witnessed transformational growth over the last decade, with Arunachal Pradesh emerging as a strong and competitive contributor, particularly from the North East.

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