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29 Oct

Mizoram eyes youth empowerment with new Territorial Force initiative

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has requested the establishment of a 'Mizo Territorial Force' composed exclusively of Mizo youth, urging Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to consider the proposal. This request was made during a recent meeting, according to official sources. The Union Defence Minister assured CM Lalduhoma that the matter would be reviewed by the Centre's Cabinet Committee on Security, indicating a possible deliberation on the proposal’s feasibility and potential impact. In a related event, CM Lalduhoma inaugurated two digital dashboards—the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Dashboard and the Mizoram State Project Monitoring Dashboard (MPLAN)—at the Planning and Programme Implementation Department. Highlighting…

29 Oct

Arunachal balances growth with ecological concerns

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh State Board for Wildlife has granted clearance to three major projects, setting the stage for enhanced connectivity, infrastructure, and cultural development in the state. These proposals, now advancing to the National Board for Wildlife for final consideration, aim to foster economic growth, improve accessibility, and enrich cultural activities, all while addressing ecological concerns. One of the key projects approved is the construction of the NH-913 highway. This new route will connect NH-215 at New Kharsang, near the Assam-Arunachal border, to the Miao-Gandhigram-Vijaynagar stretch. The highway is expected to significantly improve connectivity for remote communities, stimulate local economic…

29 Oct

In Siliguri one arrested with stolen bike

Ashish MajumderCrime

Recently Police from NJP police station have arrested an individual, identified as Mohammad Hasirul, in possession of a stolen bike. According to reports, the bike was actually stolen from the Ashok Nagar area on October 12. Following the incident, the bike’s owner actually filed a complaint with NJP police station, prompting an investigation. Acting on a tip-off, the police actually conducted a raid in the More Bazar area on Sunday night, leading to the arrest of the accused along with the stolen bike. After this Mohammad Hasirul was presented in Jalpaiguri court on Monday. The police are continuing their investigation…

29 Oct

Mizoram to ban firecrackers during Christmas New Year to check pollution

editorMizoram

To reduce pollution, the state administration decided to outlaw sky lanterns and firecrackers during Christmas and New Year's celebrations, according to Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga. At a gathering held at the office of the ruling Zoram People's Movement party, Sapdanga declared that those involved in the transportation and detonation of fireworks will face harsh punishment from the government. In order to maintain control, Sapdanga added, the state government will notify all police units. In addition, cities and villages will be patrolled at night to guarantee quiet Christmas and New Year's festivities. In order to prevent pollution and to commemorate…

29 Oct

Three more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on Army convoy

editorWorld

Three terrorists who attacked an Army vehicle in the Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir yesterday were shot dead by security personnel. Early Tuesday morning marked the end of the 27-hour operation. The terrorists opened fire on an ambulance that was a part of an Army convoy close to the Line of Control on Monday, starting the confrontation. By dusk, one attacker was neutralised, while two others were eliminated on Tuesday during a final assault near the Assan temple in Jogwan village. After a relatively calm night, the combined Army and police forces launched a fresh assault at approximately 7…

29 Oct

SpiceJet launches 32 new flights for winter schedule, shares grew up over 3%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Shares of low-cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd rose over 3% on October 28 after it announced 32 new flights for the winter schedule starting October 27 to expand domestic and international connectivity."With 30 of these flights operating in the domestic sector and 2 connecting Delhi to Phuket with a daily non-stop service, SpiceJet aims to enhance connectivity and offer more choices to travellers.The winter schedule will include exciting new routes, including four new flights from Mumbai to Patna, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Goa," SpiceJet said that in a stock exchange filing.The airline said that it will connect Patna to Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Kolkata…

28 Oct

Gold prices drop 0.48% a day ahead of Dhanteras, US dollar rally and macro data contributed to the fall

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

According to MCX data, spot gold prices fell 0.48% to ₹77,622.00 per 10 gram around 10 am on Monday, October 28, 2024. This has happened after prices have been steadily rising for most parts of the year. Meanwhile, gold futures prices for December 05, 2024 on MCX fell 0.42% or ₹332 to ₹78,200. Meanwhile, gold futures prices for December 05, 2024 on MCX fell 0.42% or ₹332 to ₹78,200. Gold prices rose throughout the year due to several factors, including geopolitical tensions such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict. According to the report, another reason was the decision…

28 Oct

Did Karan Johar poor finances force to sell stakes?

editorBollywood

Karan Johar's Dharma Production has been one of the most leading production houses in the bollywood industry. Few days back, a news has been surfacing over the internet about KJ selling his 50% share to Adar Poonawalla for Rs. 1000 crore. A insider has stated about the selling that, "A lot went wrong for Dharma in 2023-24. Selfiee and Yodha were massive disappointments at the box office. Koffee With Karan also failed to generate the kind of interest it did in its heyday. And as a result, cash flow was very diminished."

28 Oct

Doctors face challenges in treating Long COVID in India

Banasree SarkarHealthcovid

In India, doctors are struggling to treat patients with Long COVID, a condition where people continue to experience symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, and brain fog even after recovering from COVID-19. One major issue is the lack of clear guidelines for diagnosing and treating Long COVID, making it hard for doctors to provide consistent care. Patients often have different symptoms, which can vary in intensity and last for months. Financial difficulties also make it hard for some patients to access the healthcare they need. Many prioritize basic needs over medical treatment, further complicating their recovery. Despite these challenges, healthcare providers are…

28 Oct

A day before Dhanteras gold prices drop to 77,662 rupees per 10 gram

Ashish MajumderIndia

Spot gold prices declined by 0.48% to 77,622 rupees per 10 grams around 10 am IST on this Monday, a day before Dhanteras, according to MCX data. Meanwhile, Gold futures prices on the MCX for December 05, 2024, actually dropped by 0.42% to 78,200 rupees. In fact the short term decline in gold prices was attributed to a rise in US dollar (currently at 84.07 rupees per dollar). This is very important news and it will be useful for many people. In Indian culture gold has lots of importance and everyone want to have some gold. In fact gold is…