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21 Mar

Zoram People’s Movement, Mizo National Front gear up for tight AMC election battle

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Political activity has picked up in Mizoram as the state prepares for the upcoming elections to the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC). With polling scheduled for April 21, all major political parties have begun intensive preparations, including finalising candidates and reaching out to voters across the city.The AMC has 19 wards, and voting will take place from 7 am to 5 pm. Counting of votes is scheduled for April 27, while re-polling, if required, will be held on April 23. The process of filing nominations is underway and will continue till March 25, with March 30 fixed as the last date…

20 Mar

Ropeway Project Near Thenzawl Set to Enhance Visitor Experience at Mizoram’s Highest Waterfall

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has announced plans to build a ropeway at Vantawng Falls in Serchhip district to improve tourism facilities and support the local economy.An official said the project will come up near Thenzawl town, where the state’s highest waterfall is located. The ropeway will allow visitors to view the falls from above, giving a wider and clearer view of the natural site. The project will be funded under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. A total amount of ₹34.50 crore has been sanctioned, and administrative approval has already been given.Officials said that while the financial…

20 Mar

Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: 7.9 Kg Methamphetamine Recovered from Abandoned Vehicle

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, security forces seized methamphetamine tablets worth over ₹23 crore in Mizoram’s Champhai district, officials said on Friday.The operation was carried out by Assam Rifles in coordination with Mizoram Police. Acting on specific inputs, the joint team launched a search operation near Hmunhmeltha Road in the eastern part of the district.During the operation, the team recovered a large quantity of methamphetamine tablets from an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle, which had an Assam registration number, was found parked along the roadside. Officials said the total quantity of drugs seized was around 7.9 kg. The estimated…

20 Mar

Urgent Security Alert: Apple Issues Critical Warning as ‘DarkSword’ Spyware Threatens 270 Million iPhones

anuprovaScience & Tech

Apple has issued an emergency security advisory to millions of users worldwide following the discovery of a sophisticated and highly invasive malware known as "DarkSword," which is estimated to have compromised or targeted nearly 270 million iPhones. This "zero-click" spyware, which shares architectural similarities with the notorious Pegasus and Coruna malware, is capable of infiltrating a device without the user ever clicking a link or downloading a malicious file. According to cybersecurity experts and Apple’s internal threat intelligence, DarkSword exploits a previously unknown vulnerability in the iMessage and WebKit frameworks, allowing hackers to gain total administrative control over a victim's…

20 Mar

Delay Concerns Rise in Thyssenkrupp’s Steel Sale to Jindal

nanikaBusiness

Negotiations between Thyssenkrupp AG and Jindal Steel International over the potential sale of the German firm’s steel division are showing little progress, raising concerns among labor representatives and stakeholders.Juergen Kerner, deputy chairman of Thyssenkrupp’s supervisory board and a senior official at IG Metall, said discussions have been repeatedly delayed despite earlier assurances. He noted that worker representatives had submitted a detailed questionnaire to Jindal, which has been conducting due diligence on Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE) since October, but responses have yet to materialize.The lack of clarity has left employees uncertain about the future of TKSE, Europe’s second-largest steelmaker and a…

20 Mar

East India tops retirement readiness index, scores above national average: Axis Max Life IRIS 5.0

Business BureauBusiness

Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd., formerly Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., has released the East Zone findings of the fifth edition of its India Retirement Index Study (IRIS 5.0), conducted with Kantar. The report shows East India leading the country in retirement preparedness with a score of 52, well above the national average of 48. The study highlights strong financial and health preparedness in the region. The Financial Preparedness Index remains steady at 52, reflecting disciplined savings and early planning, while the Health Preparedness Index has improved from 46 to 49. However, the Emotional Preparedness Index has dipped slightly to…

20 Mar

Turkish Airlines expands UK presence with London Stansted launch, boosts global connectivity

Business BureauBusiness

Turkish Airlines has expanded its footprint in the United Kingdom by adding London Stansted Airport as its third gateway in the capital, after London Heathrow and London Gatwick. The new service, operated with 15 weekly flights, strengthens the airline’s presence in one of its key strategic markets. With this addition, the airline now serves six destinations in the UK — London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, and London Stansted. Combined with Dublin, Turkish Airlines’ total weekly frequencies across the UK and Ireland will reach 168 during the summer schedule. The move further enhances connectivity to its global network spanning…

20 Mar

NCC white water rafting course concludes successfully at Bhalukpong

riyaArunachal Pradesh

The White Water Rafting Course organized by the 2 AP Battalion NCC in collaboration with the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) culminated at the Kameng River in Bhalukpong. The Group Commander from NCC Group Headquarter Tezpur visited the camp, praising the cadets' enthusiasm and emphasizing the importance of adventure activities for building confidence, resilience, and teamwork. Fifty cadets from the NER Directorate completed the intensive 10-day training, which included rigorous white water rafting instruction. Participants learned essential skills such as handling rafting equipment, river navigation, safety protocols, rescue drills, and river hazard identification, under the guidance of…

20 Mar

Ropeway initiative at Vantawng Falls set to enhance tourist experience

riyaMizoram

The Mizoram government plans to build a ropeway at Vantawng Falls near Thenzawl to enhance tourism infrastructure. Funded by the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme, ₹34.50 crore has been sanctioned, with approvals granted but contractor selection pending. The ropeway aims to provide a bird’s-eye view of Mizoram's highest waterfall, improving accessibility and visitor experience, while generating employment and boosting local tourism.

19 Mar

Tripura’s TRLM Sets Ambitious Target to Empower 1.35 Lakh Women as “Lakhpati Didis” in 2026–27

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has prepared an ambitious plan for the financial year 2026–27, focusing on strengthening rural livelihoods and increasing income among women. The Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has set a target to create 1.35 lakh “Lakhpati Didis” through skill training, financial support and market linkages. A high-level TRLM team, led by Rural Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, recently visited New Delhi to present the proposed budget and outline its priorities. During the meeting, TRLM Chief Executive Officer Tarit Kanti Chakma shared details of the mission’s work and future plans. Officials highlighted the success of the Samriddhi campaigns, which helped…