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Bengal: Business chamber writes to Centre seeking operationalisation of Farakka Bridge

19 May 2026 | 7:56 PM

Siliguri, May 19 (UNI) Expressing concern over prolonged traffic congestion and delays in the opening of the newly-constructed second Farakka Bridge over the Ganga, Malda Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry president Ujjal Saha has written to the Central government urging immediate steps for its operationalisation.

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Patna-Khurda Road summer special extended; new Jhansi-Khurda weekly train introduced

19 May 2026 | 7:37 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (UNI) Indian Railways has announced the extension of the weekly Summer Special train services between Patna Junction and Khurda Road, besides introducing a new weekly Summer Special train service between Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi (VGLJ) and Khurda Road to meet the growing passenger demand during the summer season.

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‘Sahyog Camps’ to ensure quick grievance redressal and justice for people: Bihar CM

19 May 2026 | 7:34 PM

Patna, 19 May (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Tuesday that ensuring prompt resolution of public grievances and delivering justice to citizens is the core objective of the government’s ‘Sahyog Camps’ initiative.

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Let them demolish the house. I'll not bow down: TMC National General Secretary Abhishek

19 May 2026 | 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress’s National General Secretary Abhisek Banerjee, who was served two notices by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Tuesday said even if the administration demolishes his houses he will not bow down.

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Two underground operatives held for alleged extortion in Kohima

19 May 2026 | 7:18 PM

Dimapur, May 19 (UNI) Kohima police arrested two underground operatives belonging to the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) for their alleged involvement in an extortion racket in state capital Kohima, police said.

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TMC to protest in Kolkata, Howrah on date of Falta repoll

19 May 2026 | 7:10 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) A series of protests has been lined up by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) across West Bengal on May 21, the date of repoll to the Falta Assembly constituency, over poll violence instances in the state, party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said on Tuesday.

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Bihar Govt has failed to curb crimes against women: Tejaswi

19 May 2026 | 7:03 PM

Patna, May 19 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejaswi Yadav today launched a sharp attack on the NDA government, alleging that it has completely failed to control rising crimes against women in the state.

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Chouhan announces nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from June 1

19 May 2026 | 7:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (UNI) union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday announced the launch of a nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from June 1, aimed at promoting balanced use of fertilizers, protecting soil health, encouraging adoption of modern agricultural technologies and spreading awareness about government schemes among farmers.

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Jahangir's decision personal, not that of party: Trinamool on Falta repoll candidate's withdrawal

19 May 2026 | 6:49 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday described as a "personal decision" its Falta Assembly repoll candidate Jahangir Khan's announcement that he was withdrawing from the May 21 electoral contest.

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Fuel stocks adequate in Mizoram; oil companies urge public against panic buying

19 May 2026 | 6:19 PM

Aizawl, May 19 (UNI) Public sector oil marketing companies have assured that fuel supplies across Mizoram remain stable and uninterrupted, even as global uncertainties continue to affect .

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BJP defends SIR, targets Congress over opposition

19 May 2026 | 6:16 PM

Ranchi, May 19 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party Jharkhand unit president Aditya Sahu on Tuesday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accused the Congress of opposing the exercise for political reasons.

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Mizoram FDA urges public not to panic over chemists' nationwide strike

19 May 2026 | 6:14 PM

Aizawl, May 19 (UNI) The Mizoram Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Tuesday appealed to the public not to panic over the proposed one-day nationwide shutdown of pharmacies scheduled for May 20, assuring that medicines for emergencies and essential treatment would remain accessible through government and private hospital pharmacies. .

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Congress questions SIR process, alleges voter exclusion

19 May 2026 | 6:14 PM

Ranchi, May 19 (UNI) Indian National Congress Jharkhand unit president Keshav Mahato Kamlesh on Tuesday alleged that eligible voters were being excluded during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and said the party would oppose any arbitrary deletion of names.

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Oil companies assure uninterrupted fuel supply in Jharkhand

19 May 2026 | 6:11 PM

Ranchi, May 19 (UNI) Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum on Tuesday said fuel dispensing operations were continuing normally across Jharkhand and there were no restrictions on supply of petrol, diesel or LPG.

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Bihar CM orders strict vigil on illegal activities along Indo-Nepal border

19 May 2026 | 6:08 PM

Patna, May 19 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today directed officials to strengthen security along the Indo-Nepal border and ensure strict action against all forms of illegal and unethical activities.

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