States

Rs 136.77 crore mineral funds spent on Odisha hockey stadium irregular: CAG

28 Sep 2026 | 9:38 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) The CAG has flagged Rs 136.77 crore spent by the Sundargarh District Mineral Foundation (DMF) on a hockey stadium as irregular, saying the project was not among the activities permissible under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) guidelines. .

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Notification for biennial elections for 10 RS, 11 legislative Council seats in UP

28 Sep 2026 | 9:35 PM

Lucknow, Sept 28 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will issue notification for biennial polls for 10 seats of Rajya Sabha and 11 State Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

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UP has built its credibility among investors through trust & engagement: Industry minister

28 Sep 2026 | 9:34 PM

Greater Noida, Sep 28 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ on Monday said that the state has built its credibility and trust among investors through dialogue, facilitation, and continuous support.

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140 fall ill after eating bhel-bhat at Malegaon weekly market; Minister Dada Bhuse visits hospital

28 Sep 2026 | 9:29 PM

Nashik, Sep 28 (UNI) More than 140 people, including a large number of children, reportedly suffered from food poisoning after consuming bhel-bhat purchased from a local vendor at the weekly market in Nandgaon Budruk village of Malegaon taluka.

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Haryana BJP leader gets Rs 5-crore extortion threat from caller claiming Lawrence-Godara gang links

28 Sep 2026 | 9:29 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 28 (UNI) A Haryana BJP state executive member and former panchayat samiti chairman had received an alleged Rs 5-crore extortion demand from a caller claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara gangs, he said on Monday, after lodging a complaint with the police.

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JK Govt extends old pension scheme to employees recruited against pre-2009 posts

28 Sep 2026 | 9:26 PM

Srinagar, Sep 28 (UNI) In a significant decision benefiting thousands of government employees, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday issued orders allowing employees appointed against posts advertised before the introduction of the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in the union Territory to opt for coverage under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

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AP: Cath lab works completed in Kakinada GGH: Minister

28 Sep 2026 | 9:15 PM

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav has announced that the work on the modern cath lab, established through a public-private partnership at the Kakinada Government General Hospital, has been completed and cath lab services will commence on October 1. .

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Mizoram launches three-year plan to combat drug

28 Sep 2026 | 9:09 PM

Aizawl, Sep 28 (UNI) Mizoram launched a three-year action plan to combat drug trafficking and addiction on Monday, with the state’s first “drug-free village” being declared in Khawzawl district
as authorities stepped up efforts to tackle the growing problem.

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Flood situation in Odisha under control amid deep depression: SEOC

28 Sep 2026 | 9:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) The rainfall and localised flood situation in parts of Odisha triggered by a deep depression is under control, with the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) maintaining round-the-clock surveillance of the affected areas, officials said on Monday.

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Hariprasad's remarks carry no weight, says Chalavadi Narayanaswamy

28 Sep 2026 | 9:08 PM

Bengaluru, Sept 28 (UNI) Karnataka Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Monday hit back at KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad over his remarks against the RSS and BJP, saying there was no question of driving anyone out of Bengaluru and questioning the Congress leader's credibility.

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Mizoram plans big push for fish, silk production

28 Sep 2026 | 9:03 PM

Aizawl, Sep 28 (UNI) Mizoram is planning a major expansion of its fisheries and sericulture sectors, with the government seeking to raise annual fish production to 20,000 tonnes by 2030 and position the northeastern State as a larger producer of silk.

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AP: YSRCP questions CM Chandrababu Naidu's whereabouts amid floods, drought and protests

28 Sep 2026 | 9:03 PM

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) YSR Congress Party State General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi questioned Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s whereabouts, claiming that he has been missing from public view for three days while Andhra Pradesh is grappling with protests, drought and floods.

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Manipur Governor, Deputy CM call for safe and respectful workplaces

28 Sep 2026 | 8:59 PM

Imphal, Sep 28 (UNI) The Manipur Police Training College (MPTC), Pangei, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organised a one-day inter-departmental workshop on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in Imphal on Monday. .

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Kannur airport to be developed as aviation hub: Kerala CM

28 Sep 2026 | 8:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday announced that major development initiatives would be implemented at Kannur International Airport within a year as part of efforts to transform it into an aviation hub.

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Disabled tanker MT SEAGULL 9 rescued, safely berthed at Paradip port

28 Sep 2026 | 8:55 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) A disabled crude palm oil tanker carrying around 9,000 tonnes of cargo was successfully rescued and safely berthed at Paradip Port following a coordinated emergency operation involving the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.

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