States » East


One dead, over five in blast after PNG gas pipeline leak in Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur, Nov 2 (UNI) A powerful explosion caused by a leak in a piped natural gas (PNG) pipeline in the Gobarsahi-Dumri area of Muzaffarpur city on Monday left one youth dead and more than five others injured.
According to official sources, a JCB machine was carrying out excavation work near the site when the PNG pipeline was accidentally damaged, resulting in a gas leak. Shortly afterwards, a massive explosion occurred, damaging nearby buildings.
Upon receiving information, teams from the district administration, police and fire department rushed to the spot. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control after considerable effort and launched rescue and relief operations.
More News

GTCC satisfied with infrastructure progress for 39th National Games in Meghalaya

05 Nov 2026 | 11:44 PM

Shillong, Nov 5 (UNI) The Games Technical and Conduct Committee (GTCC) has expressed complete satisfaction with the ongoing preparations for the 39th National Games, scheduled to be held in Meghalaya.

see more..

Zero tolerance for industrial extortion, corruption: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

05 Nov 2026 | 11:41 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said his government had “ended extortion” and promised swift police action on complaints from industry, while unveiling the state's new Investment Promotion Policy, 2026, at Utsari Hall in New Town.

see more..

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari signals fresh industrial push in Singur, talks held with Ashok Leyland

05 Nov 2026 | 11:33 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday signalled a fresh industrial push in Singur, the site of the Tata Nano project abandoned after a prolonged farmers’ agitation, saying his government had held preliminary discussions with commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland for a possible investment in the area. .

see more..

Voting is not merely a choice but a responsibility: Nagaland guv

05 Nov 2026 | 11:16 PM

Dimapur, Nov 5 (UNI) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday urged young citizens and future leaders to exercise their voting rights with awareness, integrity and responsibility.

see more..

West Bengal launches online portal to streamline homestay registration

05 Nov 2026 | 11:14 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 The West Bengal government's tourism department on Thursday launched a dedicated online portal to bring the entire homestay registration process — from application and inspection to certification — onto a single digital platform, Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh said.

see more..