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Bihar approves pension for 345 artists

Patna, Oct 9 (UNI) The Bihar government today approved monthly pensions of Rs 3,000 for 345 additional artists under the Chief Minister Artist Pension Scheme from October 2026, taking the total number of beneficiaries to 756.
Art and Culture Minister Pramod Kumar said that all 756 artists will receive a monthly pension of Rs 3,000. The annual expenditure on pensions under the scheme will amount to Rs 2.72 crore.
In addition to the pension benefits, the government has approved financial assistance of Rs 1.96 lakh for four artists to purchase musical instruments.
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Empowering Nagaland women entrepreneurs through market

15 Oct 2026 | 9:34 PM

Dimapur, Oct 15 (UNI) The three-day annual Women Entrepreneurs Network Nagaland (WENN) Bazaar commenced at the Agri Expo site in Chumoukedima district, under the theme “One Nagaland, One Marketplace”, on Thursday, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs of Nagaland and foster a strong community where they can connect, collaborate and thrive through networking, mentorship, capacity-building and advocacy.

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Meghalaya govt following all prescribed procedures to appoint new DGP, says DyCM Tynsong

15 Oct 2026 | 9:25 PM

Shillong, Oct 15 (UNI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home, Prestone Tynsong, on Thursday said the state government is following all prescribed procedures to appoint a new Director General of Police (DGP).

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Meghalaya CM opens Nongstoiñ Maternal and Child Health Hospital

15 Oct 2026 | 7:56 PM

Nongstoiñ, Oct 15 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday formally declared the Nongstoiñ Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Hospital operational here in the West Khasi Hills district.

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Khandu urges ANYA to take a leading role in preserving Nyishi language, culture

15 Oct 2026 | 7:49 PM

Itanagar, Oct 15 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday urged the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) to take a leading role in preserving the Nyishi language and culture, promoting tourism and empowering youth, as the organisation marked 50 years of its formation at Indira Gandhi Park here.

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45,250 BLOs mobilised for Odisha voter enrolment drive

15 Oct 2026 | 7:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UNI) Odisha has mobilised 45,250 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) along with 31 District Election Officers and hundreds of other election officials for a statewide special drive to enrol eligible voters left out of the electoral rolls, said officials on Thursday.

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