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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…

30 Jul

Wild elephant klls tea garden worker in Arunachal’s Tirap district, third deth in a year

editorArunachal Pradesh

In yet another terrible example of human-wildlife conflict, a 46-year-old tea garden laborer was murdered by a wild elephant in Aghuripather, located between Namsang and Deomali in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district. This is the second occurrence in the region this month, and the third in the last year, highlighting the rising threat presented by wild elephant invasions into human communities. According to forest department authorities in the Deomali range, the tragedy happened on Monday night when a wild elephant entered the victim Dhiren Tati's home while he was sleeping. According to eyewitnesses, the elephant pulled Tati out through a window…

30 Jul

Centre sanctions 9 tribal hostels across Tripura to promote education equity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually laid the foundation stone for nine new tribal hostels across Tripura on Monday. These hostels, funded under the PM Janaman and Dharti Aba Janabhagidari Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan schemes, are part of a broader effort to ensure educational equity and strengthen inclusive development in the Northeast.The state government has confirmed that these new hostels—designed for both boys and girls—will be built in key tribal-dominated areas, including Bagafa and Jolaibari blocks in South Tripura, Mohanpur in West Tripura, and Karbook subdivision in Gomati District. Each hostel will house 50 students and is estimated to cost ₹2.30…

30 Jul

Campus Activewear unveils new sneaker collection and expands women’s portfolio at Annual Retailer Meet 2025

Business BureauBusiness

Campus Activewear Ltd., one of India’s leading Sports and Athleisure brands, hosted its Annual Retailer Meet 2025 in Chas, bringing together over 250 retail partners from the region. Organised in collaboration with Channel Partner, Ishtiaque Khan (New Grand Shoe), the event was themed “Move Together, Grow Together” – rooted in Campus’ brand philosophy “Move Your Way” and reaffirming its belief in co-creating progress with its extensive retail network. Celebrating the deep trust and everyday connection between brand and partners, the meet spotlighted its newest innovations and strategic focus areas. Retailers were equipped with insights to better serve evolving consumer needs,…

30 Jul

To safeguard the Tigers, Arunachal CM Khandu urges the team to work together

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the state's strong commitment to safeguarding its abundant wildlife, particularly the beautiful tiger and its natural habitat, on the occasion of International Tiger Day. The chief minister emphasized the importance of tigers in preserving ecological balance and serving as a symbol of national pride in a social media post. In addition to being apex predators, tigers are also proud symbols of our country's history and essential markers of a thriving ecology. We renew our commitment to protecting them and their habitats on #InternationalTigerDay," Khandu wrote in a post on X. He went on…

30 Jul

Assam Evicts Illegal Settlers

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

Amid the large-scale eviction drive across six districts of Assam, concerns are mounting that displaced individuals may attempt to enter neighboring Northeastern states. In response, the Nagaland government has issued advisories to border districts to remain vigilant. Similar alerts have been raised by Manipur and Meghalaya. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that most of the evicted people had encroached on forest land in districts like Cachar, Sribhumi, Dhubri, Barpeta, Hojai, Nagaon, and Morigaon, and some had migrated from other states such as West Bengal and Bihar. The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the National People’s Party (NPP) has urged…

30 Jul

Mizoram’s YMA calls for action to stop illegal migration from Assam

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Raising concerns over possible spillover migration from neighbouring Assam, the Young Mizo Association (YMA)—Mizoram’s largest and most influential civil society body—has urged the state government to immediately strengthen border vigilance and prevent any illegal influx into Mizoram. The appeal was made following reports of a recent eviction drive in Assam targeting alleged illegal encroachers, which, according to the YMA, may lead to displaced individuals attempting to cross over into Mizoram’s territory. The Central Committee of the YMA convened a special meeting on Monday to deliberate on the matter and chart out a coordinated response.Addressing the press after the meeting, YMA…

30 Jul

Royal Stag BoomBox drops ‘Sajna Mera’: Neeti Mohan, Panther & Ravator redefine modern love in melody-hip hop fusion

Business BureauBusiness

Royal Stag BoomBox, in collaboration with Universal Music Group, has unveiled its second track of the season — Sajna Mera — a bold and emotional fusion of melody and hip-hop featuring Neeti Mohan, Panther, and Ravator. Released across all major streaming platforms, the song is part of the Royal Stag BoomBox Originals initiative, known for bringing together distinct musical styles to create the “Original Sound of Generation Large.” Described as a vibrant take on modern love, Sajna Mera explores the emotional complexity of relationships through a unique collaboration. “It’s pure emotion wrapped in attitude,” said singer Neeti Mohan. Panther added…

30 Jul

Lagos Green City Project to Be Funded by UN and World Bank

MohiniInternational

Nigeria has signed a $1.4 billion deal with the United Nations and World Bank to build West Africa’s first Climate Resilience Mega Hub in Lagos. The project will include solar energy farms, rainwater harvesting zones, and cyclone-proof housing. With coastal cities across South Asia—like Chattogram, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo—facing similar climate threats, regional urban planners are eyeing the Lagos model for inspiration. Construction is expected to start in late 2025 and will generate over 10,000 green jobs for youth. The hub also includes an education centre to train students in climate engineering and disaster preparedness.

30 Jul

Record 28% of Japan’s Workers Now Over 65

MohiniInternational

Japan has reached a global milestone with 28% of its workforce aged over 65, according to the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The government says a combination of rising life expectancy, falling birth rates, and pension policy reforms are behind the trend. Many Japanese seniors are taking up part-time jobs in retail, farming, and security services. This "silver workforce" model is now being studied by countries like South Korea and the UK, both facing similar demographic shifts. Nepal and Bhutan, which have younger populations but are seeing gradual increases in senior lifespans, are also discussing active aging policies to keep…