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Meghalaya to host NEIINFRA summit in Shillong in June

15 May 2026 | 11:15 PM

New Delhi/Shillong, May 15 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Friday hosted the curtain raiser for the upcoming North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 at Meghalaya House, New Delhi, spotlighting the State’s rapid economic growth, infrastructure expansion and emerging role in India’s growth story.

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Meghalaya to host mega NE Infra summit in Shillong June 11-12

15 May 2026 | 11:11 PM

New Delhi/Shillong, May 15 (UNI) The Meghalaya government hosted the curtain raiser for the upcoming North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 at Meghalaya House, New Delhi, spotlighting the State’s rapid economic growth, infrastructure expansion and emerging role in India’s growth story.

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Meghalaya gears up for SIR of electoral rolls

15 May 2026 | 11:08 PM

Shillong, May 15 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Dr. Brahma Deo Ram Tiwari on Friday said that the State is fully prepared for the forthcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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Former Bengal Food and Supplies Minister grilled for over 10 hours by ED

15 May 2026 | 10:16 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (UNI) West Bengal's former Minister of Food and Supplies Rathin Ghosh was on Friday quizzed for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with the Public Distribution System (PDS) and municipal recruitment scams.

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‘EduConnect’ to bridge education and career opportunities in Nagaland

15 May 2026 | 10:11 PM

Dimapur, May 15 (UNI) A two-day educational and career-oriented event titled “EduConnect: Connecting Education to Opportunities” commenced in Dimapur today, bringing together educational institutions, industry experts, policymakers, and aspiring students under one platform.

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Sikkim CM walks to official event as state launches austerity drive following PM Modi’s appeal

15 May 2026 | 9:24 PM

Siliguri, May 15 (UNI) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity measures and responsible governance, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday walked from his official residence to the secretariat to attend an official function.

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Centre committed to reaching ‘last person’ with development: union Minister Bambhaniya

15 May 2026 | 9:23 PM

Aizawl, May 15 (UNI) union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, today said the Central Government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to ensuring inclusive development that reaches every village, every household and every citizen, with special emphasis being laid on the Northeastern states.

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Mini bank scam: Malda panchayat pradhan, husband arrested

15 May 2026 | 9:01 PM

Siliguri, May 15 (UNI) A Gram Panchayat pradhan and her husband have been arrested in connection with a major financial fraud that allegedly surfaced at a mini bank in West Bengal's Malda district, police said on Thursday.

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Manipur to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

15 May 2026 | 9:01 PM

Imphal, May 15 (UNI) The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, Arun Kumar Sinha today announced the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state with July 1, 2026 fixed as the qualifying date.

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Indian Army inaugurates ‘Ashiyana’ transit facility at Sigar Military Station

15 May 2026 | 8:54 PM

Itanagar, May 15 (UNI) Reaffirming its commitment towards troop welfare and operational preparedness, the Spearhead Gunners under the aegis of the Indian Army inaugurated the “Ashiyana” Transit Facility at Sigar Military Station for troops in transit.

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Panic button awareness drive launched in Mizoram to strengthen women’s safety

15 May 2026 | 8:52 PM

Aizawl, May 15 (UNI) In a move aimed at strengthening the safety framework for women and children in public transport, Mizoram’s Social Welfare and Women & Child Development Minister Lalrinpuii today unveiled a promotional video on the Emergency Panic Button system at her office in the state Secretariat.

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Post-poll violence sparks heated exchange in Bengal Assembly

15 May 2026 | 8:27 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the state police would immediately act against all those allegedly involved in the post-poll violence that followed the 2021Assembly elections, while asserting that every FIR registered in connection with the incidents would be investigated and the guilty sent to jail.

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BJD blames Odisha Government for fuel crisis, alleges mismanagement & double standards

15 May 2026 | 8:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday sharply criticised the BJP-led “double engine” government in Odisha, holding it responsible for the ongoing fuel crisis that has caused widespread inconvenience across the state.

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Odisha Govt mandates transfer of revenue functionaries serving over three years in same office

15 May 2026 | 7:51 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (UNI) The Odisha Government has directed mandatory transfer and rotation of ministerial and field-level employees working under the Revenue Administration who have been serving in the same office for more than three years. .

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Former Kolkata Police commissioner Vineet Goyal suspended alongwith 2 other IPS officers in Bengal for lapses in RG Kar doctor rape and murder probe

15 May 2026 | 7:51 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday suspended Vineet Goyal, the former commissioner of Kolkata Police, and two more IPS officers, including Indira Mukherjee and Abhishek Gupta, for alleged lapses in the RG Kar rape and murder.

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