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31 Jul

BJP demands action after workers attacked in Khowai

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A high-level delegation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited the Asarambari Assembly Constituency in Tripura’s Khowai district on Monday, following an alleged attack on BJP workers by supporters of the Tipra Motha Party during the live airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday. The BJP team included ministers, MLAs, and members of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), who arrived in the area to take stock of the situation, meet the injured workers, and call for immediate action to prevent further political violence.BJP leader Rampada Jamatia, addressing the media, blamed the…

31 Jul

Government Moves Resolution In Lok Sabha For Extending President’s Rule In Manipur

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

On Wednesday, the government introduced a resolution in the Lok Sabha to seek approval for extending President’s Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13. Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, presented the statutory resolution for discussion. Speaker Om Birla noted that President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 and approved by Parliament on April 2, which grants validity for six months. For further extension, both Houses must pass the resolution. During the debate, Congress MP Anto Antony criticized the situation, calling it a “manmade disaster” caused by the government’s failure. He said the once…

31 Jul

Over 350 grams of heroin seized in Mizoram’s Champhai

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking along the Indo-Myanmar border, two women—one of whom is a foreign national from Myanmar—were arrested on Wednesday with over 350 grams of heroin in Mizoram’s Champhai district. The operation was conducted in Ruantlang village, located near the international border, by a joint team from the Excise and Narcotics Department and local volunteers from the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA). According to officials, the heroin was seized during a coordinated search and was found in the possession of the two women. Peter Zohmingthanga, spokesperson for the Excise and Narcotics Department, confirmed that 350.6 grams…

31 Jul

Farmers in Arunachal Pradesh are urged to switch to commercial pig rearing

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh farmers have been advised to switch from traditional pig-rearing techniques to contemporary, commercial ways in order to increase revenue and guarantee sustainable livelihoods. The necessity of scientific methods in pig raising was emphasized by Agriculture Minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu when speaking at an awareness program in Kanubari, Longding district. He urged farmers to stop raising only one or two pigs as is customary and instead use biosafety precautions. In cooperation with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longding, the program was organized under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) of ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Rani, Guwahati. Modern problems call for…

31 Jul

Arunachal Pradesh tops Kiwi production, unveils organic certification milestone

editorArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised the state's horticulture sector on Wednesday, revealing numerous important milestones that have propelled the province to the top of the country's kiwi, mandarin orange, and huge cardamom production rankings. He also announced the Horticulture Policy 2025-35, which details the state's long-term agricultural strategy. "From the hills of Dambuk to the orchards of Ziro, our farmers are proving what's possible when vision meets hard work," Khandu wrote on X to honor the state's achievements. Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as India's top producer of kiwi, with production reaching 7,000 metric tons, and the state is…

31 Jul

US Schools to Introduce AI Ethics Curriculum from 2026

MohiniInternational

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new AI Ethics Curriculum that will be mandatory in public high schools from 2026. The syllabus includes topics like algorithmic bias, surveillance ethics, data privacy, and social media responsibility. This initiative follows increased scrutiny of AI’s role in influencing politics, hiring, law enforcement, and education itself. Tech companies like Google and Microsoft will provide non-promotional learning resources under academic oversight. Indian and Bangladeshi ed-tech startups have welcomed the idea, suggesting that regional CBSE and Cambridge curricula could soon adopt similar modules to prepare students for ethical tech leadership.

31 Jul

UK Launches ‘Loneliness App’ to Combat Isolation Among Elderly

MohiniInternational

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has rolled out a new mobile app called "CompanionLink", aimed at reducing loneliness among seniors. The app connects users to local events, interest-based chat groups, and virtual volunteers. The move comes after a government survey showed over 3 million elderly people in the UK feel chronically lonely. Tech companies like MindConnect and SilverCircle partnered on the project, which also includes emergency response options. With senior isolation becoming a concern in Eastern India and Bhutan, experts suggest adapting similar digital models for community health programmes, especially in hill districts where social mobility is low.

30 Jul

India’s electricity demand to rose 4% in 2025: IEA

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, India's electricity demand is expected to grow modestly by 4 per cent in 2025, after consumption slows due to cool summer temperatures in the first half of the year and peak load shifts to September, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said. In its mid-year update on electricity, the IEA said global electricity demand is growing far faster than forecast for the 2025-2026 period over the past decade, but electricity demand in China and India is expected to grow more slowly in 2025 than the rapid growth seen in 2024. "Electricity demand in India is forecast to grow…

30 Jul

Desi foods can improve the health of your liver

Banasree SarkarHealth

Traditional Indian desi foods like bitter gourd, turmeric, garlic, and amla are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and essential nutrients that support liver function, flush out toxins, and regenerate liver cells. These foods also enhance bile production, reduce fat accumulation, and fight oxidative stress. When combined with a balanced lifestyle, desi foods can act as natural tonics for optimal liver health. Amla, rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, aids in liver detoxification and regeneration. Consuming raw amla, juice, or candy regularly promotes detoxification. Turmeric, with its active compound curcumin, reduces inflammation and fat accumulation. Garlic, rich in sulphur compounds and…

30 Jul

Two Tripura IPS officers cleared for top central government roles

MohiniTripura

Two senior IPS officers from the Tripura cadre—Rajiv Singh and Anurag—have been empanelled for appointment to director general or equivalent posts in the Government of India, marking a significant step in their policing careers. Rajiv Singh, a 1993-batch officer currently serving as Director General of Police (DGP) in Manipur, has been cleared for central postings at the DG or DG-equivalent level. Anurag, a 1994-batch IPS officer and the current DGP of Tripura, has also been empanelled for DG-equivalent positions. The empanelment opens the door for both officers to take up senior roles in key central agencies or ministries. This development…