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Meghalaya CM releases Rs 104.48 cr post-matric scholarship for ST students

Shillong, Oct 14 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday released the final instalment of the Umbrella Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for 2025–26, amounting to Rs 104.48 crore, benefiting 96,801 students across the state.

Sangma released the scholarship at a programme held at St. Anthony’s College in the presence of Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai, and senior government officials.
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Bihar CM inaugurates mega play on RSS founder Dr Hedgewar

23 Oct 2026 | 10:05 PM

Patna, Oct 23 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Friday inaugurated the staging of the mega theatrical production “Sangh Srijan Ka Avishkar: Yugpravartak Dr Hedgewar”, organised on the occasion of the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

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Railways introduce special trains following Vikramshila bridge damage

23 Oct 2026 | 9:54 PM

Patna, Oct 23 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for arranging additional special train services to facilitate passenger movement following partial damage to the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur district.

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UDP reduced to lone legislator in Meghalaya as Speaker okays NPP merger

23 Oct 2026 | 9:53 PM

Raymond Kharmujai
Shillong, Oct 23 (UNI) In a decisive blow to Meghalaya’s regional political landscape, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has suffered a near-total wipeout in the Assembly after Speaker Thomas Sangma formally approved the merger of the three remaining UDP legislators with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP).

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NTPC organises cyber security workshops to promote digital safety

23 Oct 2026 | 9:26 PM

Patna, Oct 23 (UNI) NTPC Eastern Region-I Headquarters in Patna organised a series of workshops on Friday to promote cyber security awareness and encourage safe digital practices among employees, contractual associates and their families as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026.

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TPCODL launches mobile health dispensary to expand healthcare access in rural Odisha

23 Oct 2026 | 9:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (UNI) In a significant step towards strengthening rural healthcare and making essential medical services more accessible to underserved communities, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has launched its fourth Mobile Health Dispensary (MHD) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, ‘Aarogya’.

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