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CM announces to strengthen and concretise Gandak and Kosi embankments

30 Sep 2026 | 3:29 PM

Bettiah, Sep 30 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Wednesday said the state government would strengthen and concretise the embankments along the Gandak and Kosi rivers, with survey work already underway.

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Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas

30 Sep 2026 | 3:25 PM

Patna, Sep 30 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas following breaches in embankments at several places, as rising water levels in rivers triggered concern across parts of the state.

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Vidyasagar’s birthplace set for a major makeover; Bengal CM unveils Rs 10.59-cr projects

30 Sep 2026 | 3:19 PM

Midnapore, Sep 30 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a major heritage and tourism push for Birsingha, the birthplace of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, promising to turn the village into a destination for visitors, researchers and students while unveiling a slew of infrastructure projects worth several crores.

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Odisha Vigilance arrests Assistant Director of Factories and Boilers in DA case

30 Sep 2026 | 2:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested Assistant Director of Factories and Boilers, Sambalpur, Umakant Samantaray, for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets and will produce him before the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sambalpur, official sources said.

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CAG flags irregular sale, mutation and construction on land within Odisha wildlife sanctuaries

30 Sep 2026 | 2:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged large-scale irregularities in the sale, mutation, conversion and utilisation of land falling within the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary (BKWLS) and eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) of Odisha, saying such violations defeated the statutory objective of protecting wildlife and the biological integrity of protected areas.

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Indian with Bangladeshi currency of Rs 24.5 lakh detained in Tripura

30 Sep 2026 | 1:36 PM

Agartala, Sept 30 (UNI) A joint operation by BSF, Customs and Tripura police led to the seizure of Bangladeshi currency worth 24.50 lakh Taka and the detention of one person at Motinagar in Tripura’s Sepahijala district last evening.

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Odisha failed to provide tap connections to all rural households by 2024: CAG

30 Sep 2026 | 1:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) The Odisha government failed to achieve the target of providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024, leaving 31 per cent of households uncovered, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in the monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

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Bengal govt moves SC against Milon Pradhan’s interim bail

30 Sep 2026 | 12:59 PM

Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) The West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court’s order granting interim bail to Congress candidate Milon Pradhan on Wednesday.

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TPNODL steps up PM Surya Ghar outreach across northern Odisha

30 Sep 2026 | 12:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has stepped up consumer outreach for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana through Seva Setu Camps and Solar Rath initiatives across northern Odisha.

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NHRC seeks report from Mayurbhanj DM on alleged illegal quarrying in Similipal foothills

30 Sep 2026 | 12:38 PM

Kendrapada, Sep 30 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Mayurbhanj District Magistrate within two weeks on allegations of illegal stone quarrying and blasting in the foothills of Similipal National Park.

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Writers’ Building renovation to be completed before Mahalaya, says PWD minister

30 Sep 2026 | 12:19 PM

Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) West Bengal Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Ajay Kumar Poddar said on Wednesday that preparations were underway to facilitate the return of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s office and some ministerial departments to the historic Writers’ Building, with the renovation work expected to be completed before Mahalaya.

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Orissa HC stays retired persons’ appointment as guest teachers, lecturers

30 Sep 2026 | 11:38 AM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) The Orissa High Court stayed till the next hearing the operation of a state government notification providing for the appointment of retired persons as guest teachers and lecturers in educational institutions.

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Nearly 10,000 dropouts set to sit for Class 10 exams in Meghalaya

30 Sep 2026 | 11:35 AM

Shillong, Sep 30 (UNI) Nearly 10,000 school dropouts in Meghalaya have registered as private candidates for the upcoming Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations, an official said on Wednesday.

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Repoll ordered in Tripura VC on Oct 3

30 Sep 2026 | 11:25 AM

Agartala, Sept 30 (UNI) Following a shooting incident and subsequent demands from all major political parties, Tripura State Election Commission has scheduled repolling for October 3 in three Village Committee seats under Matabari and Amarpur, where elections were conducted on September 28.

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Manipur CM Khemchand calls for upholding Hijam Irawat's ideals of service and social responsibility

30 Sep 2026 | 11:23 AM

Imphal, Sep 30 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday called upon government employees, civil society organisations and students to carry forward the spirit of sacrifice, service and social responsibility associated with Jana Neta Hijam Irawat.

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