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Odisha recognised as ‘frontrunner’ in Indian Electric Mobility Index 2025

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Odisha has emerged as a ‘frontrunner’ among large states in the Indian Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, scoring 55 overall, according to an assessment unveiled at a NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, said officials on Saturday.
The assessment was released at the State EV Policies Review and Recalibration Meet convened by NITI Aayog on September 16.
Odisha scored 58 in Transport Electrification Progress and 57 in Charging Infrastructure Readiness, placing the state in the ‘Frontrunner’ category in both parameters, which are particularly relevant to urban mobility.
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Meghalaya pivots to sustainable, community-led tourism model

27 Sep 2026 | 8:53 PM

Shillong, Sep 27 (UNI) Meghalaya is establishing a sustainable, community-led, and climate-resilient model designed to position the state as a year-round global attraction, an official said on Sunday.

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Bengal: Indian Air Force steps up awareness drive in Panagarh over bird-strike threat

27 Sep 2026 | 8:50 PM

Asansol, Sep 27 (UNI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) authorities at Air Force Station Arjan Singh in Panagarh, under the Eastern Command in West Bengal's West Burdwan district, have launched a public awareness drive among residents and traders to address concerns over flight safety.

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Bengal: Thalapathy Vijay's TVK opens first office in East Burdwan

27 Sep 2026 | 8:16 PM

Burdwan, Sep 27 (UNI) In a surprising move reflecting its Pan India ambitions, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) opened its first party office in East Burdwan in West Bengal on Sunday, marking the beginning of its organisational activities in the district.

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Diplomacy can play key role in advancing vision of viksit Bharat: LG Sandhu

27 Sep 2026 | 7:54 PM

Patna, Sep 27 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Sunday said diplomacy in the changing global environment was no longer confined to relations between countries, but could serve as an important instrument for promoting economic growth, investment, technology, education, skills and employment opportunities.

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Gandak discharge rising, administration on high alert: Choudhary

27 Sep 2026 | 7:53 PM

Patna, Sept 27 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary has said the administration was on high alert following a rise in water discharge at the Valmikinagar barrage due to heavy rainfall in the Gandak river's catchment area in Nepal.

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