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10 Nov

MONDURO 6.0 Kicks Off in Tawang, Celebrating Adventure and Snow Leopard Conservation

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The sixth edition of MONDURO, one of Northeast India's premier high-altitude mountain biking events, was flagged off in Tawang amid colourful cultural performances, sporting enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure. This year's edition, titled “MONDURO 6.0 – The Ghost of the Mountains,” is dedicated to the elusive snow leopard, often referred to as the mystical spirit of the Himalayas. Around 25 cyclists, including three international riders from the United Kingdom, Nepal and Indonesia, are participating in the competition. The event features three categories: Men Elite, Hardtail and Women, offering riders an opportunity to showcase their endurance, technical skills and competitive…

10 Nov

Tripura Civic Polls: BJP Targets Clean Sweep in November 27 Elections

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win all 21 urban local bodies in the upcoming civic elections in the state, while claiming that voters are not accepting the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Saha made the remarks on November 9 while reviewing the BJP's election preparations during a meeting with party workers and leaders in Dharmanagar in North Tripura district. The meeting focused on the party's strategy for the urban local body elections scheduled for November 27. North Tripura has two urban local bodies going to the polls…

10 Nov

Fresh Setback for Bengal’s Tiger Relocation Programme as Tigress Dooars Rani Escapes Again

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

West Bengal's tiger relocation programme has suffered another setback after Dooars Rani, a three-year-old tigress, escaped from a specially constructed acclimatisation enclosure inside Buxa Tiger Reserve for the second time and reportedly moved towards Assam. The tigress, which was brought back to Buxa last week after being traced in Assam, escaped from the 2.2-hectare enclosure on Sunday afternoon, November 9, by digging a tunnel beneath the concrete foundation of the perimeter fence, forest department officials said. According to officials, the enclosure was secured with a concrete foundation measuring around two feet in thickness and four feet in depth. However, the…

10 Nov

Mitchell Starc Finally Breaks Silence on Usman Khawaja’s Sandpapergate Remarks

sunnySports

Responding to former batter Usman Khawaja's allegations ahead of his autobiography release—which claimed that the entire Australian team and support staff knew about the 2018 ball-tampering in South Africa and that sandpaper was also used during the Gqeberha Test—pace spearhead Mitchell Starc told reporters at an event that he has paid little attention to the controversy and stands by the position established in the bowlers' 2021 joint statement, emphasizing that his recollection has not shifted since they were thoroughly questioned during the process, expressing total ignorance regarding any tampering incident in Port Elizabeth, and reiterating that as far as he…

10 Nov

Over 1 Lakh Trees at Risk as Naying Hydropower Project Moves Closer to Approval

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

Even as protests continue in Arunachal Pradesh against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), another major hydropower project in the Siang basin has moved a step closer to implementation. The Union Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has recommended Stage-I (in-principle) forest clearance for the 1,000-MW Naying Hydro Electric Project, proposed on the Siyom River, a tributary of the Siang. The project, to be developed by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi and Siang districts, will require the diversion of nearly 470 hectares of unclassed forest land and the felling of…

10 Nov

Jawa Yezdi and BSA expand authorised spare-parts network across India

Business BureauBusiness

Jawa Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles are strengthening their after-sales support by expanding access to genuine spare parts through an authorised distribution network across India, aiming to improve availability and reduce service turnaround times. The initiative will enable customers, workshops and service partners to source genuine components beyond the dealership network. Authorised distribution partners are being established across multiple strategic locations to improve access in urban, semi-urban and emerging markets. The expansion comes as the brands continue to grow their motorcycle portfolio and Nomad Kommuniti, reinforcing their focus on customer feedback, product reliability and a more convenient ownership experience. The availability…

10 Nov

Gorkhas Seek Recognition as Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFD) in Assam

PreetiAssam

A delegation of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh (BGP), Assam State Committee, called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at at the Assam Secretariat on Thursday and held an elaborate discussion regarding the memorandum submitted by the Parisangh seeking recognition of the Gorkha community of Assam as Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs) under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. The delegation was accompanied by BGP national president Nityananda Upadhyay and national general secretary (Administration) Nanda Kirati Dewan, who also serves as the chief spokesperson of the BGP Assam State Committee. The Chief…

09 Nov

Sadiya to Dhubri veteran Devajit Das’s new role to strengthen PWD

barnalighoshIndia

The Personnel Department of the Government of Assam, through an order issued by the Governor, promoted Devajit Das, Secretary of the Public Works Roads Department (PWRD) to the post of Commissioner and Special Secretary of the Public Works Department (Roads and National Highways) on 7th November. In the order signed by Simanta Kumar Das, Secretary of the Personnel Department, it is mentioned that the order will be effective from the date of his joining the new post. It may be noted that Devajit Das, known as a meritorious student in his early days, started his career as an Assistant Engineer…

09 Nov

Anti-Smog Guns Pressed Into Action as Post-Diwali Air Turns Hazardous in Delhi

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As toxic air gripped Delhi on Monday morning after Diwali celebrations, bringing the citywide Air Quality Index above 350 and driving several neighborhood readings into the severe category past 400, the Delhi government deployed anti-smog guns throughout the capital to cleanse the atmosphere using fine water mist. An anti-smog gun—alternatively known as a water cannon, mist gun, or spray gun—utilizes a vehicle-transported water tank and high-pressure propellers to disperse 30 to 100 liters of water per minute in 50-to-100-micron micro-droplets reaching heights of up to 150 feet, creating a protective canopy that binds particulate pollutants including PM2.5 and PM10 and…

09 Nov

Manipur Police monitor situation closely as investigation picks up pace

PreetiManipur

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has joined the Manipur Police’s investigation into the recent incidents of arson and killing of civilians in the State.“Regarding the unfortunate recent incidents of arson and killings of civilians, the cases are under thorough investigation and efforts are on to identify the accused and witnesses are being located and questioned,” the state police force said in a statement.“Further, joint teams of Police, CoBRA, CRPF, BSF, Assam Rifles and Army are conducting cordon and search operations as well as intelligence-based operations in the affected areas to take action in accordance with per law to punish the…