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Bihar: State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission orders gynecologist to pay compensation of Rs 20 lakh for medical negligence

06 Sep 2026 | 12:50 AM

Patna,Sep 5 (UNI) In a stern ruling against medical negligence, the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission directed a Chapra-based gynecologist to pay Rs 20.2 lakh in compensation and litigation costs to a grieving husband following the tragic death of his pregnant wife. .

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Rising Ganga triggers night patrol alert in Patna and other affected areas

06 Sep 2026 | 12:24 AM

Patna, Sept 5 ( UNI) With the Ganga continuing to rise at several locations and the threat of backwater from tributaries looming over low-lying areas, the Bihar government on Saturday ordered for night patrolling of embankments and critical flood-control structures.

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Meghalaya CM meets Amit Shah as nine UDP legislators look to join BJP

05 Sep 2026 | 11:36 PM

By Raymond Kharmujai
Shillong, Sep 5 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday called on union Home Minister Amit Shah amid reports that nine United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators plan to shift allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Ganga crosses extreme danger level, nearly one lakh stranded in Bhutni Diara

05 Sep 2026 | 10:32 PM

Siliguri, Sep 5 (UNI) The Ganga crossed the extreme danger level at Manikchak in Malda on Saturday, further worsening the flood situation in the vast Bhutni Diara area, where nearly one lakh people are stranded by floodwaters.
At around 5 pm, the Ganga was flowing about seven centimetres above the extreme danger level at Manikchak. Several areas of Bhutni Diara, including Kesharpur, Pulintola, Kalutola and Basantatola, have been inundated. Many affected families have taken shelter on the existing embankment, a portion of which has already been washed away.

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MDoNER Secretary reviews development projects during 4-day Manipur visit

05 Sep 2026 | 10:31 PM

Imphal, Sep 5 (UNI) Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of India, Srinivas Katikithala, undertook a four-day visit to Manipur from September 2 to 5 to review the progress of development projects and schemes being implemented in the State under MDoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC).

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NIA makes first arrest in Birbhum explosives seizure case, tractor owner 'Black Grape' arrested

05 Sep 2026 | 10:18 PM

Birbhum, Sep 5 (UNI) Seven months after a massive cache of explosives was intercepted in the district, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its first arrest in the case.

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Bhutan launches third phase of nationwide dog control programme

05 Sep 2026 | 10:13 PM

Siliguri, Sept 5 (UNI) Bhutan has launched the third phase of its Nationwide Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Programme, with the government seeking to consolidate its achievement of eliminating dog-mediated human rabies while ensuring humane and sustainable management of the country's free-roaming dog population.

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Fire breaks out at Siliguri nursing home

05 Sep 2026 | 10:07 PM

Siliguri, Sept 5 (UNI) A fire broke out at the basement of a private nursing home on Sevoke Road here on Saturday evening, triggering panic among patients and staff.

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Tamang calls for greater commitment from teachers serving in remote areas

05 Sep 2026 | 10:04 PM

Gangtok, Sept 5 (UNI) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday called upon teachers to remain committed to their postings, particularly in remote areas, stressing that
schools in underserved regions continue to face shortages while urban institutions have
surplus teachers.

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Odisha urged to raise CD ratio to national average

05 Sep 2026 | 9:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (UNI) Joint Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Government of India, Shalini Pandit on Saturday urged banks to take concerted measures to improve Odisha’s Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio and bring it on par with the national average.

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Kolkata top cop directs all police stations to strategise Durga puja crowd control

05 Sep 2026 | 9:25 PM

Kolkata, Sept 5 (UNI) Kolkata police Commissioner Ajay Nand has issued notice to all officials and police stations to prevent overcrowding at the marquees during the upcoming Durga puja festival.

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Teachers must focus on personality & character building alongside academics

05 Sep 2026 | 9:17 PM

Patna, Sept 5 (UNI) Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari on Saturday urged teachers to focus not only on imparting academic knowledge but also on developing the personality, character and values of students, saying the state's golden future rests in their hands.

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Shubha Mudgal enthrals Bhubaneswar audience at Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival

05 Sep 2026 | 9:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (UNI) Celebrated Hindustani vocalist and music luminary Vidushi Shubha Mudgal enthralled the audience with a soulful and evocative performance as the 32nd Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival opened here on Saturday.

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BJP seeks CBI probe into Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities

05 Sep 2026 | 9:05 PM

Ranchi, Sep 5 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted in Jharkhand, saying the investigation should cover the role of senior officials and influential persons.

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Nagaland depts asked to cooperate with SIT in multiple salary drawal cases

05 Sep 2026 | 8:40 PM

Dimapur, Sep 5 (UNI) The Nagaland government has directed all departments to extend full cooperation to the special investigation team (SIT) constituted to investigate cases of fraudulent drawal of multiple salaries, including salary along with life pension, from more than one source within the state government by government employees.

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