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04 Jul

U.S. Expands Free School Meal Program Nationwide

MohiniInternational

The United States has made its pandemic-era free school lunch policy permanent, ensuring every public school student across the nation has access to free meals, regardless of household income. The policy, passed with bipartisan support, aims to combat food insecurity among children and reduce stigma around free meals. Education experts say the move is expected to improve classroom focus, attendance, and health outcomes. Local districts are also encouraged to source food from regional farms, supporting sustainable agriculture. This policy may inform discussions in South Asian education systems where midday meals are already central but inconsistently implemented.

04 Jul

Bangladesh Expands Solar Irrigation to Cut Diesel Use

MohiniBangladesh

Bangladesh is scaling up its solar-powered irrigation initiative, aiming to cover 50,000 agricultural fields by the end of 2025. The project, led by the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), replaces diesel-powered pumps with solar alternatives in rural zones. Farmers are reporting lower operational costs and improved yields. The solar sets are partly subsidized, and the government is offering zero-interest loans for installation. Such green farming methods may interest agricultural zones in eastern India, Nepal, and Bhutan, where diesel irrigation remains a costly, polluting necessity.

04 Jul

The Golden Jubilee of the Arunachal Assembly is launched by Arunachal Governor K T Parnaik

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik celebrated the state Legislative Assembly's golden jubilee on Thursday, marking a historic milestone and praising it as a "sacred temple of democracy, a beacon of hope, a forum for unity, and a symbol of inclusive progress." The governor officially began the 45-day celebrations, which honor 50 years of legislative excellence and democratic resilience in the state, by unveiling the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Plaque at the Assembly facility here. Parnaik, who reflected on the Assembly's journey since its founding in 1975, said the occasion was a testimony to the state's democratic progress,…

04 Jul

CM Manik Saha declares zero tolerance for illegal entry into Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday firmly declared that the state is no longer a "safe zone" for infiltrators, citing the coordinated efforts of security agencies and intensified border vigilance to curb illegal entry from Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters at Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister said that strict action has been taken to prevent cross-border infiltration, particularly following recent political unrest in Bangladesh. “The day Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left her country following student protests and unrest, I immediately met with security agencies and instructed them to prevent any infiltration across the border,” he said. Saha credited…

04 Jul

Minister Lalngihnglova Hmar asks centre to set up ESI hospital in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In Mizoram, State Health and Sports Minister Lalngihnglova Hmar has requested the central government to establish a 30-bed Employees State Insurance (ESI) hospital and a dedicated sports stadium in the state. The proposals were put forward during a meeting with Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held in New Delhi on Wednesday. Highlighting Mizoram's pressing need for improved healthcare infrastructure, Hmar urged the Union Minister to consider relaxing certain procedural norms to facilitate the establishment of an ESI hospital in the state. He argued that despite the growing number of insured workers in Mizoram, the absence of a…

03 Jul

M&M posts increase , closes in red despite 14% YoY rise in total auto sales

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) on Tuesday, July 1, jumped 1.09% to hit an all-time high of ₹3,218 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). However, it closed 0.23% lower at ₹3,176 per unit. This comes after the carmaker reported a 14% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its total auto sales to 78,969 units in June 2025. In the month under review, the automaker sold 47,306 utility vehicles in the domestic market segment (including exports), an 18% YoY rise from 40,022 sales in the same month last year, M&M said in a regulatory filing. "Domestic sales of commercial…

03 Jul

Kishore Barman Sworn In As Minister

Purbalee DuttaNorth East, Political

BJP MLA Kishore Barman was sworn in as the 12th and final minister of the Tripura cabinet this afternoon at 1:30 PM, in line with the 91st constitutional amendment on cabinet size. In front of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, cabinet members, BJP state president Rajiv Bhattacharjee, senior party leaders, and high-ranking officials, Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu administered the oath at Raj Bhawan. Kishore promised to work hard and thanked the CM, PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and BJP leadership. He refrained from commenting on his portfolio or state party leadership. Hailing from a poor family in Nalchhar, Kishore, an…

03 Jul

India’s carbon sequestration is greatly aided by the 79% forest cover in Arunachal: CM Khandu

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

According to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the state accounts for 14.38% of India's total carbon sequestration, with 79% of its land covered by forests. In a post on X, the chief minister claimed that Arunachal Pradesh had the nation's largest carbon reserve, at 1,021 million tons. In a previous speech, the chief minister emphasized the importance of woods in reducing climate change since they regulate ecosystems and serve as natural air cleaners. For a healthy environment and sustainable growth for coming generations, CM Khandu asked everyone to keep up their efforts. The Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department reported that…

03 Jul

Student safety under scrutiny: THRC investigates 2 ragging cases

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has launched a formal investigation into two separate and deeply troubling incidents of alleged ragging and student abuse in the state, directing top officials to submit detailed reports by July 24. The move underscores the Commission’s firm stance on safeguarding student rights and ensuring accountability in educational institutions. Taking suo-motu cognisance of media reports, THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam Lodh issued two separate orders on Wednesday. The first pertains to the prestigious Umakanta Academy in Agartala, West Tripura, where two students were allegedly involved in physically and mentally harassing juniors at the boys' hostel. The…

03 Jul

Mizoram gets fuel and essentials after road repairs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

After six days of complete disruption, truck movement resumed on National Highway-6/306 in Mizoram on Wednesday, bringing relief to thousands across the state who were facing fuel shortages and dwindling supplies of essentials. The reopening comes after the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA), Kolasib unit, voluntarily undertook emergency road repairs on the Sairang-Kawnpui stretch, which had been rendered impassable due to heavy monsoon rains between June 26 and 30. This highway, often referred to as Mizoram’s lifeline, connects Aizawl to Silchar in Assam and is the state’s primary corridor for essential commodities, including fuel, LPG, medicines, and food supplies. The blockade…