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23 Jan

Arunachal’s Pipsorang gains road access after decades of isolation

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pipsorang, a remote circle near the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Kra-Daadi district, has finally been connected by road, marking a historic milestone nearly eight decades after India gained independence. The achievement was celebrated during a visit by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Rebia, and State Urban Development Minister Balo Raja. The 55-kilometer Tali-Pipsorang road, built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), has provided much-needed connectivity to Pipsorang, which was recently designated as an SDO headquarters. Situated in the Tali Assembly Constituency, the area remained inaccessible by road until 2022. Speaking…

23 Jan

Mizoram NGOs expand refugee support, launch new projects

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Center for Community Development through Network, Education, Research, Training, Resource Mobilisation, and Capacity Building (Cod Nerc) and the Impulse NGO Network, Shillong, held an impact assessment meeting on Wednesday to evaluate refugee support initiatives in Mizoram.C. Lalmuanthanga, State Team Leader of Impulse NGO Network and Chairman of Cod Nerc, highlighted key initiatives from 2023. These included six months of rations for 500 refugee families and the donation of 100 hospital beds and medical equipment to the Champhai district’s Chief Medical Officer. Additionally, the organizations launched an agroforestry program, involving 241 families cultivating crops on 317.5 acres. Short-term crops were…

23 Jan

One arrested in Tripura with 10,000 yaba tablets

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police arrested a man and seized Yaba tablets worth ₹25 lakh in Bagbassa, North District, near the Assam-Tripura interstate border on Tuesday. Bagbassa Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Partha Deb, stated that the arrest followed a late-night tip-off about a Bolero car transporting a large consignment of Yaba tablets from Assam to Tripura. “Police set up a naka point in the Bagbassa area and intercepted the vehicle. Upon inspection, approximately 10,000 Yaba tablets were found concealed in a secret chamber. The driver, Suman Mia, a resident of Dhanpur in Sepahijala District, was arrested,” Deb informed. The seized contraband is valued at…

23 Jan

Sudeva conducts successful football trials in Mizoram, Assam; draws over 1800 aspiring players

editorMizoram

Sudeva Delhi FC, a leading name in Indian football development, hosted two football trials this month in Mizoram and Assam, attracting an overwhelming response from grassroots football talent. Held on January 17 in Aizawl, Mizoram, and January 19 in Kokrajhar, Assam, the trials saw the participation of over 1800 players from both states waiting for an opportunity to train with Sudeva's residential football academy in Delhi. Anuj Gupta, President of Sudeva, personally attended both events, demonstrating his commitment to discovering and nurturing football talent from across India. A pioneer in grassroots football development, Gupta has been conducting pan-India trials for…

23 Jan

The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan sponsored a street play in the West Kameng district

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A street play under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was held on Wednesday by the health and family welfare department in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in an effort to counter the growing threat of drug usage. The program sought to raise public awareness of the risks associated with drug and substance misuse as well as the significance of a drug-free society. The district's Brahma Kumari group entertained the audience with a captivating street play throughout the event, effectively communicating the importance of abstaining from drugs and other harmful substances. The performance also emphasized the part that communities…

23 Jan

VOL 6, ISSUE 51 – The Mileage

TheNewsMileageJournals

22 Jan

Tripura 2nd in Northeast in terms of GSDP

editorTripura

Tripura has achieved a significant milestone, recording the second-highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the Northeast region. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced this achievement on the state's 53rd Statehood Day, highlighting Tripura's remarkable progress and development at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan on Tuesday. The state's GSDP growth is expected to contribute to the country's GDP increase in the coming days. CM Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their unwavering support, which has enabled Tripura to move forward on the path of development. Chief Minister said "A new chapter has begun in Tripura,…

22 Jan

Illegal Bangladeshi immigrant arrested with pistol in Tripura ahead of Republic Day

editorTripura

An illegal Bangladeshi immigrant was arrested with a pistol in Agartala, police said on Wednesday. Samajpriya Chakma, a resident of Bangladesh's Khagrachhari district, was arrested from a house in Adarsha Palli in the AD Nagar police station area of the city on Tuesday night, they said. "A sophisticated pistol with three bullets was recovered from his possession. A total of Rs 2.21 lakh in Indian currency notes and Rs 25,000 in Bangladeshi currency were also seized from him," SDPO (Sadar) Debaprasad Roy told media persons.

22 Jan

KISNA Jewellery’s campaign drives sales, awards 100 cars nationwide

Business BureauBusiness

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s leading jewellery retail chains, has given away 100 Maruti Celerio cars to lucky customers, spread across the country. The cars were handed over to winners simultaneously at 11 cities as part of the grand conclusion of #Abki_Baar_Aapke_Liye campaign. Over 51,219 people participated in this engaging initiative, making it one of the most significant campaigns in KISNA’s history as well as the industry. The campaign, which went live on September 1, 2024, and concluded on January 18, 2025, offered participants the chance to win a car through a purchase of diamond, platinum, or…

22 Jan

Manchester United, run by new minority owners Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS

editorSports

Manchester United, driven by new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, has initiated a series of significant cost-cutting measures affecting club ambassadors, including legends like Bryan Robson, Denis Irwin, and Andy Cole. These changes include substantial salary reductions for these former players, who perform ambassadorial duties for the club, ranging from £500 to £1,000 per matchday. Additionally, 250 non-playing staff have been made redundant, Christmas bonuses have been slashed, and the annual donation to the Association of Former Manchester United Players has been cut. Moreover, the Manchester United charity Foundation is also facing funding cuts, and ticket prices for children…