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Singh Khuntia calls for concerted efforts for sustainable use of forest resources

Bhubaneswar, Mar 21 (UNI) Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia has called for a concerted effort by everyone towards sustainable use of forest resources, reduction of environmental degradation and pollution.
Participating as the chief guest on the occasion of the state-level World Forest Day celebration, Singh Khuntia said the state government has implemented various afforestation schemes with emphasis on forest restoration, reforestation, new forest formation and sustainable forest management.
These include plantation, regeneration of deforested forests, afforestation on hilly areas, roadside afforestation, subsidised afforestation, urban afforestation and coastal afforestation.
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Nitish using caste categorisation to boost political fortune: Prashant

27 Mar 2025 | 9:57 PM

Patna, Mar 27 (UNI) Founder of Jan Suraaj Prashant Kishor on Thursday alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was using caste categorisation to boost the electoral fortune of his party JD(U) in the state.

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Meghalaya hosts Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament

27 Mar 2025 | 9:47 PM

Shillong, Mar 27 (UNI) The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 has the potential to shape policies that will impact future generations, with its resolutions reflecting the brilliance of youth-driven policies, said Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A. Sangma, at the Inaugural Session of the State Round of the event here Thursday.

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Umiam dam being monitored, says Meghalaya Power Minister

27 Mar 2025 | 9:39 PM

Shillong, Mar 27 (UNI) The recently renovated Umiam dam is being closely monitored by the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and the Power department and all steps are being taken to ensure its safety, Meghalaya Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal said on Thursday.

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Meghalaya police nabs 12 Bangladeshi nationals

27 Mar 2025 | 9:24 PM

Shillong, Mar 27 (UNI) Twelve Bangladeshi nationals, including a kingpin of human trafficking, were nabbed by Meghalaya Police in coordination with Assam Police, police said on Thursday.

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Morcha condemns nasty remark on Rana Sanga by MP Ramji Lal Suman

27 Mar 2025 | 9:14 PM

Patna, Mar 27 (UNI) Rastriya Samajik Nyaya Morcha on Thursday sharply criticised Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ramji Lal Suman for his nasty remark against Indian ruler Rana Sanga.

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