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ICR Police in Arunachal Pradesh Offer Women Officers Menstrual Leave

ICR Police in Arunachal Pradesh Offer Women Officers Menstrual Leave

A new policy has been implemented by the ICR police that permits female officers to take special leave during their menstrual cycles, which entitles them to miss one working day. Special leave will be seen as "on duty," according to ICR Police Superintendent Rohit Rajbir Singh, and will not affect an officer's attendance or leave balance. The department's dedication to the health and welfare of its employees is demonstrated by this practice. Tawang Police has put in place a policy to improve the operational readiness, morale, and productivity of female officers—who may encounter unique difficulties in their line of work.…
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Northeast India will welcome the Vande Bharat Express which connects Assam and Tripura, from Silchar to Agartala

Northeast India will welcome the Vande Bharat Express which connects Assam and Tripura, from Silchar to Agartala

A new Vande Bharat Express train that connects Silchar, Assam, with Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is shortly to benefit the Northeastern area of India. For residents of these states, this new service will greatly increase connection, cut down on travel times, and make travel more comfortable. The government's dedication to enhancing Northeastern infrastructure and facilitating faster and simpler travel for its citizens is demonstrated by the opening of this new Vande Bharat train. In Northeast India, this will be the second Vande Bharat Express train to be introduced. A Vande Bharat Express between Guwahati, Assam, and New Jalpaiguri, West…
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Joint operation leads to major drug bust and explosive seizure in Mizoram

Joint operation leads to major drug bust and explosive seizure in Mizoram

In a major operation, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized a substantial cache of explosives and arrested two individuals near Aizawl, according to an official statement released Wednesday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team set up a mobile vehicle checkpoint at Lawipu Junction, intercepting a taxi and uncovering 1,000 gelatin sticks, 1,000 detonators, and 20 meters of safety fuse. In a separate operation on November 11, security forces conducted one of the month’s largest drug busts in Champhai district. Acting on cross-border smuggling intelligence, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police intercepted a vehicle on the Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road. The suspects abandoned…
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Rajib Bhattacharya highlights Bharatiya Janata Party’s success despite opposition conspiracy in Tripura

Rajib Bhattacharya highlights Bharatiya Janata Party’s success despite opposition conspiracy in Tripura

Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress of conspiring to prevent the BJP from establishing governance in the state. Speaking at a memorial event on November 13 to honor late BJP leader Shyamhari Sharma, Bhattacharya claimed that despite opposition efforts, the people decisively rejected these attempts. Bhattacharya recalled Sharma’s assassination during a 1991 by-election in Agartala, where Sharma, the first BJP worker killed in the state, fell victim to political violence allegedly orchestrated by CPI(M) and Congress. "Despite these challenges, the BJP has successfully formed the government here…
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YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…
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YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…
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Arunachal Pradesh’s first Space Education Lab is opened by ISRO

Arunachal Pradesh’s first Space Education Lab is opened by ISRO

On November 13, a pioneering Space Education Lab, the first of its kind in Arunachal Pradesh, opened its doors at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Yazali. The facility, built through a collaboration between ISRO Space Tutor and VYOMIKA Space Academy, represents a significant step forward in space education for India's northeastern area. Education Minister PD Sona, who opened the facility, commended it as a pioneering step that will stimulate young minds throughout the state. Dr. Nilesh Desai, Director of the Space Applications Centre (SAC/ISRO), emphasized India's growing involvement in space exploration during his first visit to the state. The project's…
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PMI reinforces commitment to combat illicit tobacco trade in India

In a concerted effort to combat the growing menace of illicit tobacco trade in India, Philip Morris International (PMI) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen government-to-government collaborations and enhance intelligence sharing on transnational networks. Speaking at a recent industry event, IPM India’s Managing Director, Navaneel Kar, highlighted that illicit tobacco trade has surged dramatically, now constituting nearly 25% of the cigarette market in India, with significant implications for public health and the economy. The Tobacco Institute of India (TII) reports that the illegal cigarette trade, encompassing both internationally smuggled and locally manufactured tax-evaded products, has reached alarming levels. With an…
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Governor KT Parnaik congratulated all the children of the state on the occasion of Children’s Day

Governor KT Parnaik congratulated all the children of the state on the occasion of Children’s Day

On Children's Day, which honors the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary, Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik of Arunachal Pradesh sent his warmest regards to all of the state's children. The governor stated in his speech that children are a country's future and that a prosperous society depends on spending money on their education, health, and general well-being. Our state's future leaders will be today's youth. Children's Day is a unique event that honors children's happiness, purity, and potential while bringing attention to their rights, safety, and general welfare. It serves as a reminder to put…
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