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Meghalaya HC refuses to direct elections to GHADC

Shillong, Sep 28 (UNI) The Meghalaya High Court has refused to direct the state government to hold general elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), upholding a gubernatorial notification that extended the council’s term from April 19, 2026, to October 18, 2026.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh issued the order on Monday while hearing a petition filed by public activist Nilberth Ch. Marak.
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BSF jawan dies of gun shot in Tripura

01 Oct 2026 | 7:22 PM

Agartala, Oct 1 (UNI) A BSF jawan has tragically lost his life in what appears to be an alleged suicide, following a gunshot wound from his service weapon while on duty at a border post in West Tripura today.

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Local clubs play key role in nurturing youth and sportspersons: Manipur CM Khemchand

01 Oct 2026 | 7:19 PM

Imphal, Oct 1 (UNI) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday highlighted the important role played by local clubs in shaping the character of young people and supporting the development of sportspersons in Manipur.

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Jharkhand launches special sanitation drive in Namkum under Swachhata Hi Seva

01 Oct 2026 | 7:02 PM

Ranchi, Oct 1 (UNI) Jharkhand Drinking Water and Sanitation Minister Yogendra Prasad on Thursday called for greater public participation in sanitation and reduction of single-use plastic during a special cleanliness and awareness programme at Namkum block here.

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Jharkhand: Marandi seeks probe into allegations against DIG

01 Oct 2026 | 7:00 PM

Ranchi, Oct 1 (UNI) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has urged Chief Minister Hemant Soren to order an independent probe into allegations of harassment, threats and obstruction of access involving a journalist's family in Ranchi's Ashok Nagar.

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BJP leaders attack Mamata, say TMC faces political decline

01 Oct 2026 | 6:57 PM

Kolkata, Oct 1 (UNI) union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday launched a sharp attack on former chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying the party has met the same fate as the Congress and Left after losing power.

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