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Eastern region news highlights

Kolkata, Oct 13 (PTI) Following are the top stories from the eastern region at 5.30 pm.

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Jharkhand HC dismisses Soren's petition against ED summons in money laundering case
    Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, challenging issuance of summons by the ED to him in a case of alleged money laundering.

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Congress should make coalition governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Himanta
    Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Congress, which had passed a resolution in support of Palestine regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, should make coalition governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Calcutta HC orders issuance of contempt rule against state poll commission
    Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered issuance of contempt rule against the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) over deployment of central forces for holding free and fair rural body elections in the state.

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Jagannath Temple to discourage entry of devotees in revealing dresses, torn jeans
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri has decided to discourage people coming in shorts, transparent and revealing dresses, torn jeans and other inappropriate costumes from January 1, 2024.

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