Security forces recover arms ; militants nabbed for blast at MLA’s residence in Manipur

Imphal, Oct 5 (UNI) Security forces and Manipur police recovered 13 firearms, five live rounds and four explosives, including two improvised mortars, a hand grenade and a mortar bomb, during a combing operation in Kukimun village on Monday.

Odisha CS stresses balance between environmental protection, industrial growth

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) Emphasising ease of doing business, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Monday directed that environmental approval and compliance processes be made simpler, transparent, time-bound, predictable and technology-based to create a more investment-friendly environment while ensuring that industries adhere to prescribed environmental standards.

KSU urges Meghalaya CM to set up independent probe into police extortion racket

Shillong, Oct 5 (UNI) The Khasi Students’ union (KSU) on Monday urged Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to set up an independent body to probe an extortion racket allegedly run by police personnel targeting truckers along the Shillong Bypass.

Two held in Kohima with illicit drugs worth Rs 1.6 cr

Dimapur, Oct 5 (UNI) In a major haul of illicit drugs, the Kohima Police seized 20,000 tablets of suspected Yaba (Methamphetamine) worth around Rs 1.6 crore from a vehicle and apprehended two persons.

Arunachal bags two Best Performing State awards under PMAY-U

Itanagar, Oct 5 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh has received two Best Performing State Awards for its performance in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 at the World Habitat Day 2026 celebrations organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Monday.

Agartala, Oct 5 (UNI) The ruling TIPRA Motha in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) secured victory in 80% of seats in the Village Committee (VC) elections, leaving far behind all other major parties, including BJP.
The counting of votes was marked by tensions, protests, and road blockages throughout Tripura.

Suvendu announces jobs, pay hike and education schemes ahead of Durga Puja

Kolkata, Oct 5 (UNI) Ahead of Durga Puja, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a series of measures, including new government jobs, a pay hike for temporary workers, increased food allowances for SC and ST hostel students, and a new higher-education scheme for unmarried women.

Odisha announces student union polls after eight-year gap

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) Student union elections in colleges and universities under Odisha’s Higher Education Department will be held on October 15, ending an eight-year hiatus, officials said on Monday.

Suvendu warns Mamata over medical records after legal notice to SSKM

Kolkata, Oct 5 (UNI) Hours after former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer served a legal notice on SSKM Hospital and other health authorities over the disclosure of her 2021 medical records, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned that more documents, including X-ray and MRI reports, could be made public if the issue was pursued further.

Bihar State Building Construction Corporation Ltd donates Rs 10 Cr to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

Patna, Oct 5 ( UNI) In view of the floods in Bihar and to provide assistance to affected families, the Bihar State Building Construction Corporation Limited (BSBCCL) donated 10 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund on Monday.

Jharkhand: Minister orders action against negligent JJM contractors

Latehar, Oct 5 (UNI) Jharkhand minister Yogendra Prasad today directed officials to ensure time-bound and quality completion of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes and take action against negligent contractors.

Odisha police destroy cannabis worth Rs 419 crore

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) Police in Odisha’s Boudh district have destroyed 83.79 tonnes of seized cannabis, valued at around Rs 419 crore, completing 100 per cent of the district’s disposal target under Operation Dahan, officials said on Monday.

Bihar SIR row intensifies as Tejashwi targets CEC, announces state-wide protests

Patna, Oct 5 (UNI) The political battle over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar intensified on Monday, with Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launching a sharp attack on the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the poll panel of working in favour of the BJP.

Rajnath Singh to attend HAL Koraput’s landmark 2,000th engine event

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Koraput division will mark a major milestone on Tuesday with the handover of its 2,000th aero engine, in a ceremony to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

BJP will not allow ‘Trinamoolisation’, Samik says amid TMC leaders joining party

Kolkata, Oct 5 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya on Monday said the party would not allow “Trinamoolisation” of its organisation, amid the induction of former TMC leaders, including actor and former Rajya Sabha member Koel Mallick.