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23 May

Assam Rifles Chief reviews counter-insurgency operations in Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, the Director General of Assam Rifles, visited Nagaland on Thursday to evaluate the operational preparedness of the paramilitary force and to assess ongoing security efforts under the strategically important Dimapur sector. The visit, described as a key initiative by the Assam Rifles, aimed at reviewing the challenges and ground realities faced by the deployed units. A press release from the force stated that the Director General's assessment focused on enhancing internal security operations and fostering long-term stability in the region, which has seen intermittent tensions over the years. During the visit, Lt Gen Lakhera met with…

23 May

UNESCO World Heritage Status Preparation for Thembang Villagers

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Thembang Fortified Village, located in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, is presently listed as a final tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. An important step toward the village's preservation and recognition was taken when a public meeting-cum-hearing was held to examine the steps needed to get it on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Shri Choiki Dondup, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Dirang, presided over the meeting. The creation of a thorough site management plan and infrastructure preparedness for heritage conservation were the main topics of the discussion. As the meeting's chair, ADC Dondup asked the Local Consultative Committee (LCC) to work…

23 May

Aluminium futures prices rose on fresh deals

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, May 22: Aluminium prices rose marginally by 10 paise to Rs 239.80 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as speculators created fresh deals amid positive trend in the spot market.Aluminium contracts for June delivery rose 10 paise, or 0.04 percent, to Rs 239.80 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business of 3,032 lots.Analysts said fresh deals by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

22 May

Crude oil futures rise due to spot demand

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi, May 21: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 51 to Rs 5,385 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday as participants increased the size of their deals due to strong spot demand.Crude oil prices for June delivery rose by Rs 51 or 0.96 percent to Rs 5,385 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business of 10,225 lots.Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their bets.Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.70 percent higher at $62.73 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude was up 1.02 per cent at…

22 May

U.S. Farmers Face Crisis as Mississippi River Water Levels Plummet

MohiniInternational

The Mississippi River has reached historic low levels due to prolonged drought, severely affecting agricultural shipping routes across the U.S. Midwest. Barges are now operating at reduced capacity, delaying grain exports and raising concerns ahead of harvest season. Farmers in Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas are facing rising storage costs and reduced market access. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to dredge deeper channels, but analysts warn the problem may persist due to climate change. This has implications for food-importing countries like Bangladesh and Nepal, which rely on U.S. grain shipments. South Asian ports may also experience price fluctuations…

22 May

Tripura Police detain five Bangladeshi nationals en route to Delhi

MohiniTripura

Five Bangladeshi nationals were detained early Thursday for allegedly crossing into India illegally near the Madhupur area in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The Madhupur Police acted on a tip-off and, with help from local villagers, apprehended the group close to the India-Bangladesh border, said Officer-in-Charge Debajit Chatterjee. “In the wee hours today, acting on a credible input and with the assistance of local villagers, we apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals near a village close to the India-Bangladesh border. They were brought to the police station for questioning. A case has been registered, and they will be produced before the court,” he added.…

22 May

Dr. Manik Saha slams previous regime, says Tripura jobs now based on talent

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday asserted that the state government is committed to transparent and merit-based recruitment, contrasting it with alleged political interference during the previous regime.Speaking at a job offer distribution and blood donation programme at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala, CM Saha handed over appointment letters to 15 newly selected food inspectors through the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC). He emphasized that every recruitment under his government has been based on talent, skill, and adherence to official procedures. “No one can say they got a job using political links or through any influential person. Appointments are…

22 May

MZP exposes proxy teaching, demands immediate action

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the leading student organisation in Mizoram, has urged the state government to take strict action against teachers in government schools who continue to hire proxies to teach in their place. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, MZP president H Lalthianghlima revealed that at least 22 teachers across 14 government schools in six districts have been found using unauthorized substitutes. He said the student body is actively working to eliminate the decades-old malpractice that has negatively impacted the quality of education in state-run institutions. “The MZP has given the government until June 13 to act against those involved,”…

21 May

Tech-Infused Textiles: Bangladesh Eyes Future with Wearable Innovation

MohiniBangladesh

Bangladesh’s booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector is entering a new era by investing in smart textiles—clothes embedded with sensors, LEDs, and health trackers. Factories in Dhaka and Chittagong have started pilot production for global clients. Industry leaders say this innovation will boost exports to Europe and North America, where demand for wearable tech is growing rapidly. Bangladesh is partnering with South Korean and German firms to train its workforce and scale up production. This transition could redefine Bangladesh’s textile identity and create opportunities for collaboration with Indian and Nepalese tech entrepreneurs exploring wearable health solutions.