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06 Feb

Akhil Gogoi snubs Cong-AIUDF-Gana Morcha ‘Mahajot’

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Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections 2021, senior leaders of Aanchalik Gana Morcha, Manjit Mahanta and Lachit Bordoloi visited Raijor Dol president Akhil Gogoi at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday (February 5) to discuss possibilities of Raijor Dal joining the ‘Mahajot’ or the grand alliance which was recently formed by Congress-AIUDF- Aanchalik Gana Morcha and Left parties to give a tough fight to BJP. After an hour-long meeting with Akhil Gogoi, Aanchalik Gan Marcha leader Manjit Mahanta said that they did not get a positive response from the KMSS leader who has been in jail since December…

06 Feb

NBSE informs institutions and teachers

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Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed that a meeting with heads of institutions registered with the board has been convened on February 9 via video conferencing. According to DIPR report, the following issues relating to school management, academic & examination matters are the agendas to be discussed: high school (both govt & private) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; higher secondary schools/colleges (both govt & private) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All heads of registered institutions have been requested to participate in the webinar positively as per the timing. The meeting ID and pass code will be…

06 Feb

Protesters block NH-37 after police picked up three youths

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Lightening bandh demanding release of three youths arrested by state police commandos in Manipur, hit normal vehicular movement on Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 on Friday On Friday, a team of police commandos apprehended the three youths from Nungba area under Nungba police station of Noney district. The police commandos picked up the three youths identified as Lovingson (25), Hiamngamlung (26), both from Nungba, and Gaikhangkhuan (27) from from Nungba Bazar area, Longdai village. They were picked up for questioning in connection with an extortion case in the area by miscreants, a reliable source in the police said. At the time…

06 Feb

3-day training on food processing held in Guwahati

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Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland under the financial assistance and support of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a three-day food processing training on value addition of fruits, vegetables and under-utilised fruits of the North Eastern Region (NER) at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), LO, Guwahati from January 28 to 30. According to a press release, the three-day training covered theory and practical demonstration on value addition of fruits and vegetables, spices and bakery products. Resource persons from IIFPT spoke on the scope and importance of food processing focusing on NER,…

06 Feb

Amit Shah to give his consent to MRSSA, says Meghalaya Gov

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Noting that Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security (Amendment) Act (MRSSA) as “harmless”, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik said that has tried to convince Home Minister Amit Shah to give his consent to the Act. The MRSSA is aimed at to enhance security, vetting of tenants and ensure safety and security of citizens by preventing anti-social elements from gaining shelter in the state which might be detrimental to peace and tranquility to maintain public order and peace in the State. “I tried to convince him (Home Minister) that this (MRSSA)is harmless and it will take care of the things which are…

05 Feb

Virat Kohli calls welcoming Vamika with Anushka Sharma ‘greatest moment’, says he was watching match when doctor called

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Virat Kohli calls welcoming Vamika with Anushka Sharma 'greatest moment', says he was watching match when doctor calledCricketer Virat Kohli has talked about becoming a father and entering parenthood with actor Anushka Sharma. He said his love for his daughter Vamika and cricket can't be compared.Actor Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli became parents to daughter Vamika on January 11. In a recent interaction with the media, Virat talked about welcoming the little one into their life and what was happening on the day of her birth. On the eve of the first Test against England, he was…

05 Feb

Surbhi Chandna opens up on her bonding with Naagin 5 co actor Sharad Malhotra; Says ‘He is great buddy’

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Surbhi Chandna opens up on her bonding with Naagin 5 co actor Sharad Malhotra; Says ‘He is great buddy’Surbhi Chandna aka Bani of Naagin 5 shares her thoughts on co actor Sharad Malhotra and her experience while shooting for the show. Kuch Toh Hai, its spin off, will replace the supernatural drama.Surbhi Chandna and Sharad Malhotra starrer Naagin 5 is ending and it will be replaced by its spin-off Kuch Toh Hai. The supernatural drama has ruled the hearts of the audience and it going off-air, will create a void on the screen. All season, Naagin has been equally popular…

05 Feb

Surbhi Chandna: I was compared with previous naagins, but I took it in my stride

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Surbhi Chandna: I was compared with previous naagins, but I took it in my stride'Naagin 5' lead actress Surbhi Chandna shared a heartfelt note on the last day of shoot on her social media account. The actress, in an exclusive chat with BT, spoke about how the show transformed her, comparisons with previous naagins and her chemistry with Sharad Malhotra.The show transformed me completely — physically and professionally. Naagins from the previous seasons had set a bar and I had to match it. Also, what new I would be bringing to the show was on my mind when I started.…

05 Feb

Sonu Sood gets relief from SC in ‘illegal’ construction case: ‘I feel vindicated’

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Actor Sonu Sood is feeling 'vindicated' after Thursday's hearing of his petition against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Supreme Court. Sonu withdrew his petition, which challenged the BMC notice sent to him for alleged illegal construction on his property. Sonu Sood said, "'Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice' - Harrison Ford. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has finally given me a breath of fresh air and time to take corrective measures. The structure was always legal, despite it being coloured otherwise. I feel vindicated since I have always had utmost and complete faith in…

05 Feb

All about Netflix’s ‘Pitta Kathalu’: Dark, bold and unhinged

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The trailer of Pitta Kathalu, Netflix’s four-part Telugu anthology drama, was released on Friday. All four short films are women-centric, and they revolve around the challenges women face while navigating complications of relationships. Lust, innocence, power dynamics and rearview mirror wisdom on life, Pitta Kathalu seems to have tackled love and human relationships from various perspectives. This anthology film is a result of the coming together of four refreshing and dynamic Telugu filmmakers: Tharun Bhascker, B.V. Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy. The lead cast includes Amala Paul, Ashwin Kakumanu, Eesha Rebba, Jagapathi Babu, Lakshmi Manchu, Saanvi Megghana, Sanjith…