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10 Jul

Fresh Floods, Landslides Batter Arunachal; Over 94,000 People Affected Across 26 Districts

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Fresh floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have caused widespread damage to houses, roads, agricultural land and public infrastructure across several districts of Arunachal Pradesh, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual decline in rainfall from July 10. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), fresh incidents were reported during the past 24 hours from Keyi Panyor, Upper Siang, Tirap, Changlang, Papum Pare and Upper Subansiri districts. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Shi Yomi, Siang, East Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit and Longding districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall…

10 Jul

From Rebuilding Team India To Hall Of Fame: Sourav Ganguly Gets ICC’s Highest Honour

PreetiLatest, Sports

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly received a special gift on his 54th birthday on Wednesday. As per a decision taken at the International Cricket Council's annual meeting held in Edinburgh, Ganguly has been inducted into the prestigious 'ICC Hall of Fame'. With this honour, he becomes the 12th Indian cricketer to be conferred the recognition. Expressing gratitude to the ICC for the recognition, Ganguly also thanked ICC Chairman Jay Shah. Calling it a "matter of immense pride", the former captain wrote on social media platform 'X' (Twitter), "Thank you to the ICC and Chairman Jay Shah for inducting…

10 Jul

Arunachal Road Renamed After Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Sparks Debate Over Local Identity

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government's decision to name the newly constructed road connecting Damsite and Model Village in Naharlagun as Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Road has sparked public debate, with local residents and political groups questioning the move. Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the 4-km road on July 6, officially naming it after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. However, many residents said the road has traditionally been known as Kangkra Putu and alleged that the renaming was carried out without consulting the local community. The issue quickly gained traction on social media, where several users expressed surprise over the decision. The Indian…

10 Jul

Behdienkhlam Finale Blends Ancient Rituals with Modern Messages as Messi, Ronaldo Feature on Vibrant Rots

ParomitaMeghalaya

The grand finale of Meghalaya's iconic Behdienkhlam Festival witnessed a vibrant blend of age-old traditions and contemporary social awareness, as elaborately decorated rots carried messages on healthy living, anti-alcoholism, children's mobile phone addiction and even featured global football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Thousands of devotees and visitors gathered at the sacred Aitnar pool in Jowai to witness the culmination of the four-day indigenous festival of the Pnar community, popularly known as the "four days and three nights" festival. The highlight of the celebrations was the ceremonial immersion of 13 colourful rots, specially crafted by different localities of Sein…

10 Jul

Haier unveils HQLED P7 Pro Series with AI-powered Google TV and premium entertainment features

Business BureauBusiness

Haier Appliances India has announced the launch of its new HQLED P7 Pro Series, a premium smart television range designed to deliver enhanced audio, advanced AI-powered picture quality and an intelligent connected entertainment experience. The new lineup, available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch variants, is priced from Rs 35,990 to Rs 90,990 and is now available through leading retail outlets across India with a three-year warranty. The HQLED P7 Pro Series features a cinema-grade 50W 2.1-channel speaker system with an integrated subwoofer on 55-inch and larger models, complemented by Dolby Atmos and Total Sonics® technology for immersive sound.…

10 Jul

CADC Government Restored After Year-Long Governor’s Rule

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The BJP-Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) alliance retained control of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram on Wednesday after newly sworn-in Chief Executive Member (CEM) Nirupam Chakma secured a decisive vote of confidence in the 20-member council. The confidence motion, conducted under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman Sundor Muni Chakma, was passed with the support of 18 members. The lone Mizo National Front (MNF) member, Rasik Mohan Chakma, remained absent during the proceedings. Nirupam Chakma was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member on Wednesday after being appointed by the Governor of Mizoram following his election as the leader…

09 Jul

Tripura Showcases Investment Potential at Business Conclave, Scindia Hails State as Gateway to Southeast Asia

ParomitaTripura

The two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave began on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the state's journey towards becoming an emerging business and investment hub of Northeast India. Addressing the inaugural session, Chief Minister Manik Saha said Tripura is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. He said the time is ripe for private investors to tap the state's immense potential and take advantage of its robust infrastructure. The Chief Minister informed that while the government had initially expected around 500 business delegates, the response has far exceeded expectations, with nearly 1,200 business leaders, promoters and entrepreneurs participating in…

09 Jul

Ancient Skeletons Found in Mizoram Cave Scientifically Dated to AD 1729–1789

ParomitaMizoram

The Mizo Archaeological Society (MAS) has confirmed that ancient human skeletal remains recovered from Lamsial Puk, a cave near Farkawn village in Mizoram's Champhai district, date back to the 18th century following scientific Carbon-14 analysis. According to the society, a bone sample collected from one of the skeletons discovered inside the cave was sent to Beta Analytic Laboratory in Miami, Florida, for radiocarbon dating. The laboratory determined that the examined sample dates between AD 1729 and AD 1789, marking one of the first scientifically verified dates for human remains recovered from the historic cave. MAS clarified that the analysis was…

09 Jul

Scientists Discover Two Previously Unrecorded Bat Species in Mizoram During Biodiversity Survey

ParomitaMizoram

Mizoram has become the site of a major zoological discovery with researchers recording two bat species in India for the first time, highlighting the state's significance as one of the country's richest yet least-explored biodiversity hotspots. The newly documented species are Glischropus bucephalus (Indo-Chinese thick-thumbed bat) and Myotis indochinensis (Indo-Chinese mouse-eared bat). Both were identified during field surveys conducted across Mizoram between 2023 and 2025. The findings have been published in the scientific journal Animal Taxonomy and Ecology by researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Shillong, in collaboration with scientists from other Indian institutions and the Hungarian Natural…

09 Jul

MLA Wanglam Sawin Assures Early Restoration of Rain-Damaged Khonsa–Lazu Road

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Incessant rainfall has extensively damaged about 200 metres of the Khonsa–Lazu Road in Khonsa East constituency of Arunachal Pradesh with the surface of the road subsiding by nearly three feet.MLA of Khonsa East Assembly Constituency, Wanglam Sawin, however assured that every effort would be made to restore connectivity through the stretch at the earliest while pursuing a permanent solution to the recurring road subsidence near the Khonsa Post Office.The assurance came during a joint inspection of the affected stretch on Tuesday undertaken by the MLA, along with additional DC, Khonsa, Namneet Singh, Superintending Engineer (PWD) engineer, Mitung Mize, Executive Engineer…