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ECoR surpasses October scrap sale target of Rs.17 crore ahead of schedule

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (UNI) Demonstrating its commitment to efficient asset management and optimal utilisation of railway resources, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully achieved its scrap sale target of Rs.17 crore for October 2026 on October 22, well ahead of the month-end deadline.
The achievement, under Special Campaign 6, highlights the organisation’s sustained efforts towards systematic scrap disposal, revenue generation and improved cleanliness across railway establishments.
The timely disposal of scrap materials plays a vital role in effective railway resource management. Besides generating revenue, it helps free up valuable space within railway premises, improve the upkeep of railway establishments and maintain cleanliness across railway installations.
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Bengal: TMC MLA Kajal Sheikh to move court over withdrawal of security cover

31 Oct 2026 | 12:16 AM

Suri, Oct 30 (UNI) Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA from Hasan, Kajal Sheikh, on Friday said he would approach the court seeking restoration of his security cover after two police bodyguards were allegedly withdrawn by the Birbhum district police on Thursday.

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West Bengal steps in to resolve land dispute holding up Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor work in Asansol

31 Oct 2026 | 12:13 AM

Asansol, Oct 30 (UNI) The West Bengal government has stepped in to resolve a long-standing land dispute that has stalled construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) in Asansol, with West Burdwan District Magistrate S Ponnambalam chairing a meeting with railway officials, local representatives and affected traders on Friday.

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West Bengal extends deadline for surrender of Swasthya Sathi, Ayushman cards

31 Oct 2026 | 12:05 AM

Kolkata, Oct 30 (UNI) The West Bengal government has extended by a month, till November 30, the deadline for its employees, pensioners and their enrolled beneficiaries under the West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) to surrender Swasthya Sathi and/or Ayushman Bharat cards and submit the prescribed declaration and proof of surrender.

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CM Khemchand moots integrity panel representing Manipur’s 36 communities

30 Oct 2026 | 10:53 PM

Imphal, Oct 30 (UNI) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today proposed the formation of an integrity committee with representation from all 36 communities of Manipur, saying collective dialogue and participation are essential to safeguarding the state’s unity, peace and shared heritage.

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New Town Zoo to get tiger by April-May; Bengal Forest Minister names newborn giraffe Titli

30 Oct 2026 | 10:44 PM

By Snehal Sengupta
Kolkata, Oct 30 (UNI) West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon on Friday named a giraffe calf Titli at the New Town Zoo and said the facility is set to get its first tiger between April and May next year, with the animal likely to be brought from Bengal Safari Park in Siliguri.

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