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15 Mar

Naharlagun Hosts Arunachal Fashion Week 2026 as Artisans Movement Turns Five

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The Arunachal Fashion Week 2026, held at Interior Park, Naharlagun, began with the "AFW Night of Opulence," celebrating indigenous textiles and contemporary fashion from March 14-21, 2026. Organized by the Department of Textile & Handicrafts, it marks the five-year anniversary of the Artisans' Movement aimed at uniting weavers, designers, and creative professionals while fostering a sustainable ecosystem for local fashion. Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the event, highlighting the significance of local heritage and government initiatives to support sericulture and creative industries. The opening showcased a fusion of traditional and contemporary designs from various regional designers and weavers, featuring events…

14 Mar

JSW Steel to Develop Coking Coal Mine in Mozambique to Secure Long-Term Supply

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JSW Steel has announced plans to develop the Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine in Mozambique as part of its strategy to ensure long-term raw material security for its steel operations.According to a company statement, the mine is located in the Moatize coal basin of the Tete Province and holds estimated reserves of around 850 million tonnes. Out of this, about 250 million tonnes are expected to be usable coking coal, a key raw material required for steel production.JSW Steel said the project will be developed in phases, with the first phase expected to be completed within the next 2.5…

14 Mar

Supreme Court of India Turns Down Mizo Chiefs’ Appeal for Land Compensation

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The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition by the Mizo Chief Council, which sought compensation for lands acquired by the government in the Lushai Hills district, now Mizoram. The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, claimed the government took traditional Mizo chiefs' lands without adequate compensation, violating their right to property. Historically, Mizo chiefs governed territories, allocating farmland and receiving tribute. After the Assam Mizo District (Acquisition of Chief’s Rights) Act, 1954, the government assumed control and compensated ₹14.78 lakh, which the petitioners argued was insufficient. The Supreme Court ruled that the petitioners did not prove a violation…

14 Mar

4th Edition of Tripura Fish Festival Kicks Off in Agartala

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Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu inaugurated the fourth Tripura Fish Festival at Agartala Children’s Park, an event aimed at promoting aquaculture and increasing participation in fish farming across the state, organized by the state fisheries department. In his address, the Governor encouraged fish farmers to adopt scientific practices to enhance production and benefits, emphasizing the necessity of modern cultivation methods for improving productivity and profitability. He urged fish farmers to participate in national-level exhibitions and festivals for broader exposure and advocated for providing training opportunities beyond the state to learn advanced aquaculture techniques. Additionally, he called for the fisheries department…

13 Mar

Suburban rail project in Bengaluru faces cost surge, deadline pushed to 2030

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The cost of the long-pending Bengaluru suburban rail project has increased significantly, rising from ₹15,767 crore to ₹23,342 crore — an escalation of nearly 48 percent — primarily due to delays and changes in the rolling stock procurement model.The 148-km suburban rail network in Bengaluru, which received approval in 2020, was initially scheduled to be completed by October 2026. However, the completion deadline has now been extended to March 2030.According to Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd (K-RIDE), the implementing agency of the project, the cost escalation is largely driven by inflation and a shift in the procurement strategy for…

13 Mar

Global Ambitions: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Urges Allu Arjun to Transcend Bollywood and Aim for Hollywood

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In a bold declaration of the rising global influence of Telugu cinema, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged superstar Allu Arjun to look beyond Indian shores and set his sights on Hollywood. Speaking at the inauguration of 'Allu Cinemas' in Hyderabad on March 12, 2026, the Chief Minister emphasized that the era of measuring Tollywood's success solely against Bollywood is over. Reddy noted that while the industry previously compared its domestic box office collections with Hindi cinema, the sheer scale and technical prowess of recent Telugu hits have proven that its true competition now lies on the international…

13 Mar

Tripura CM Manik Saha Highlights Welfare, Development in Response to Governor’s Assembly Address

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on March 13 said that the state government has focused on welfare and development, as he referred to the address delivered by Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on the opening day of the Assembly session.Speaking to reporters after the Governor’s address, the Chief Minister said the speech reflected the work carried out by the government during the past year and also indicated the direction of development planned for the coming months.Saha also spoke about the state budget, which is yet to be presented in the Assembly. He said the upcoming budget would focus on public welfare…

13 Mar

Mizoram plans multi-purpose complex, public park, and heritage preservation on former Assam Rifles land in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Infrastructure development on land vacated by the Assam Rifles in Aizawl is expected to begin soon, Mizoram’s Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Minister K Sapdanga informed the state Assembly.The minister shared the update on March 12 while speaking during the question-and-answer session in the Assembly. He said the government will soon begin work to widen a key road stretch in the state capital in order to reduce traffic congestion.According to Sapdanga, work will start on March 17 to widen the busy road between Treasury Square and Bazar Bungkawn. The stretch is nearly one kilometre long and is considered one of…

13 Mar

Nagaland govt pushes to operationalise Eklavya Model Residential Schools to expand tribal education

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Nagaland government has stepped up efforts to complete and operationalise several Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across the state. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio informed the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that work is progressing on at least 19 such schools that are currently under construction, and the government is aiming to make many of them operational by next year.The chief minister shared the details while replying to a starred question raised by Jwenga Seb during the Assembly session on March 12. He said the EMRS projects in Nagaland fall under two phases of the centrally sponsored scheme. The earlier phase was…

13 Mar

Workshop on Arunachal’s Sowa Rigpa Heritage and Medicinal Plants Underway

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A three-day workshop on Sowa Rigpa medical heritage and medicinal plants commenced in Tawang, organized by the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa and the Tawang Foundation. Sowa Rigpa, a traditional healing system influenced by Ayurveda and Buddhist philosophy, focuses on holistic well-being. The event featured notable guests, including Advocate Maling Gombu, who emphasized the potential of Sowa Rigpa in modern medicine. The workshop aims to enhance awareness and share knowledge among practitioners from Leh and Tawang, preserving the traditional medical practices of the Himalayan region.