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23 Jan

Tetso College organizes a national conference

editor0 CommentsSikkim

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Tetso College organised a two-day online national conference on the topic “higher education in North East India: trends, opportunities and challenges”. The conference commenced on January 22. A press release by Tetso College stated that while presenting the keynote address, principal, NEISSR, Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto urged participants to reflect on the situation of higher education, its challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic scenario.Presenting a brief report on higher education in the North East, Dr. Anto stated that there were 10 central universities, 13 state universities, 31 private universities, one deemed university and 924 colleges…

22 Jan

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal’s families leave for Alibaug

editor0 CommentsSikkim

It's finally happening and all the reports around Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal's wedding taking place this weekend turned out to be true. Childhood sweethearts Varun and Natasha are finally getting hitched and it seems like a great start to the year. But given the COVID situation in the country, it won't be another big fat Bollywood wedding. In fact, according to reports, it will be around 40 people from both the family who will gather for the occasion. "It will be around 40 people from both the family gather for the occasion. They will stay in a resort in…

22 Jan

Irrfan’s son Babil & wife Sutapa Sikdar attend IFFI Goa, call it a ‘Beautiful catharsis’

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The 51 st edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) proved to be quite an emotional affair for Sutapa Sikdar who arrived for the screening of Paan Singh Tomar in Goa. The film featuring late Irrfan was played at the iconic film festival as they paid homage to the National Award winning movie of 2012. The Tigmanshu Dhulia directorial had Irrfan playing the titular role. The biographical was based on the life of a soldier in the Indian Army who won a gold medal at the Indian National Games, but was forced to become a rebel against the system.…

22 Jan

Money Heist actor Pedro Alonso writes an emotional post for his director

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Pedro’s Spanish caption loosely translated to, “We were in magnificent Copenhagen. In one of those weeks of heart attack shooting in which our team (and with it the whole chiringo) was close to perishing several times. For many different and sometimes unexpected reasons. We were far from home, the shooting plans were very ambitious, we started a new season, the last one, we wanted to go a step further in a way, so many things. And also the uncertainty due to the pandemic supposed an extra pressure that, like an invisible monster, was blowing us with its disturbing breath on…

22 Jan

Assam Rifles conduct civic action programmes

editor0 CommentsNagaland

Various battalions of Assam Rifles conducted civic action programmes in the state for the welfare of public. Chieswema Battalion: Chieswema battalion established eight new solar street lights at Marian village, Wozuro sub-division of Wokha district. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the solar lights will also augment security during the night. Meanwhile, to commemorate Army Day, Chieswema Battalion conducted a medical camp for Razeiba range comprising of Zhavame, Razeiba, Tsufume and Zelume on January 15. The camp accompanied by SMO along with eye specialist, Dr. Weweu provided eye check-up, ENT preliminary diagnosis and regular check-up for ailments such as common…

22 Jan

LSU dismayed at unsatisfactory ATM service

editor0 CommentsNagaland

Lotha Students’ Union (LSU), Wokha has expressed serious concern over the “unsatisfactory ATM service” within its jurisdiction. In a press release, LSU president, Ashanthung Humtsoe and assistant general secretary, B Mhajan Tsopoe stated that it was unfortunate to notice how many of the ATM booths were either out of service or out of cash. LSU pointed out that this compels consumers to stand in queue without maintaining social distancing at the ATM booth where cash was available. LSU stressed that ATM service was a basic necessity for all and should not be ignored at any cost as consumers were paying…

22 Jan

2 cooperative marketing buses launched

editor0 CommentsNagaland

Department of Cooperation, Nagaland launched two cooperative marketing buses (CMB) for Pang and Tamlu villages here at the department's office premises on Thursday. The two buses were launched under the Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP), a scheme under National Cooperative Corporation (NCDC) where an area development approach is adopted for development of cooperatives. During the launching programme, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (ARCS), Imsunungsang in the keynote address disclosed that NCDC had sanctioned an outlay of Rs 5,209.98 lakhs in the month of January, 2018, for implementation of ICDP in five districts of Nagaland including Kohima, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire and…

22 Jan

AAGBA meeting hall inaugurated in Aghunato

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Advisor of Food and Civil Supply, LMCP and Taxes, Pukhayi Sümi inaugurated the Aghunato Area GB Association (AAGBA) meeting hall at Aghunato town on January 21. A press release by the organisers stated that, during the inauguration, advisor appealed the administration to be dedicated in their service as service to men was service to God. He congratulated the association for the successful completion of the new meeting hall and reminded the area GBs and all to work for peaceful co-existence and use the meeting hall for the welfare of the people in general. He stated that government was for the…

22 Jan

Markem-Imaje invested Rs. 80-crore in new plant

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Markem-Imaje, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation, announced the commencement of work at its first plant at RIICO Industrial Area, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Markem-Imaje is a manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions and is the leading players in the global coding industry. The companychose this industrial hub in the North of India, to house coder and ink production, commercial operations, aftermarket support and back-office functions. It also augments an already strong presence in the country. The Bhiwadi plant will also be the head office of the company in thecountry and the facility is intended to cater to the…

22 Jan

Health and happiness with almonds

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health

As we step into 2021, let’s resolve to make one small yet positive change to our family as well as our lives and include a handful of almonds to the diet every day. Healthy snacking and including almonds in one’s daily diet can be a great way to start the year on a healthy note. “The first thing I would recommend is to start including healthy foods such as almonds to your own and your family’s daily diet”, said Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi, Ritika Samaddar. Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan said, “My resolution for the New Year is to omit…