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11 Mar

Mizoram Govt Urges Traditional Dress for Employees During Chapchar Kut Festival

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The Mizoram government has issued a directive for its employees to don traditional Mizo attire in observance of the Chapchar Kut festival, which will take place statewide on March 13, 2026. This initiative aims to promote the cultural values and heritage of the Mizo community. All employees across various government departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Board, Bodies, and Agencies are encouraged to wear traditional Mizo dresses to work until March 12. The notification emphasizes that Administrative Heads and Heads of Departments should ensure this message is communicated to all staff. Chapchar Kut is Mizoram’s annual spring festival, celebrating Mizo culture through…

10 Mar

Medtronic, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata partner to expand advanced neuromodulation therapies for parkinson’s care

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Global healthcare technology company Medtronic has partnered with the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) to strengthen the management of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders through advanced neuromodulation therapies, with a focus on training, awareness and clinical capability building. The collaboration will promote skill development among medical professionals and increase awareness about therapy options for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and tremors. According to medical data, Parkinson’s disease prevalence in East India, especially in Kolkata, stands at around 45.82 per 100,000 people, with a significant number of early-onset cases before the age of 50. Neuromodulation therapies such as Deep…

10 Mar

NCERT Issues Unconditional Apology and Withdraws Class 8 Textbook Over Controversial Judiciary Chapter

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an unconditional and unqualified apology for a controversial chapter in its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part II)," and has subsequently withdrawn the entire book from circulation. The move follows a severe reprimand from the Supreme Court of India, which took suo motu cognisance of Chapter IV, titled "The Role of Judiciary in Our Society," specifically a sub-section addressing "corruption in the judiciary." Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described the inclusion of such content as a "calculated move" to demean the…

10 Mar

Pradyot Manikya Debbarma Questions Implementation of Bezbaruah Committee After Delhi Assault

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Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Manikya Debbarma has strongly condemned a recent alleged racial attack on two individuals from the Northeast in New Delhi, raising concerns about the safety of people from the region living in metropolitan cities. The incident reportedly took place in Malviya Nagar near the Saket Court Complex and has triggered widespread reaction on social media. Reacting to the incident, Debbarma described the attack as “disheartening and sickening” for people from the Northeast. In a post on social media, he questioned the implementation of the Bezbaruah Committee report, which was prepared more than a decade ago to…

10 Mar

Sanjana Sanghi Marks International Women’s Day with Bata Victoria Ballerina

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Bata India celebrated International Women’s Day with an intimate event at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, focusing on its Victoria Ballerina collection. This event brought together media, creators, and guests to discuss the concepts of comfort, confidence, and modern femininity in women's daily lives. Sanjana Sanghi, a prominent figure in youth development and advocate for Bata’s ‘Make Your Way’ campaign, highlighted the significance of comfort in a woman’s life during her address. The evening featured discussions on the various roles women assume daily, emphasizing how comfort plays a crucial role in fostering confidence. Guests had the opportunity to engage with the Victoria…

10 Mar

Govt Offices to Celebrate Chapchar Kut with Traditional Mizo Attire

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Government of Mizoram has encouraged its employees to wear Mizo traditional dresses to their workplaces in the days leading up to the celebration of Chapchar Kut 2026, one of the most important cultural festivals of the Mizo community.According to an official memorandum issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on March 10, the festival will be celebrated across the state on March 13, 2026 (Friday). The government said the initiative is aimed at promoting and preserving the rich cultural traditions and values of the Mizo people. As part of the initiative, all employees working under the Government of Mizoram,…

10 Mar

Deputy Commissioner Highlights Employment Guarantee and AIDS Control Programmes

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A one-day media workshop titled “Varta” was organised at the Press Club in Lunglei to create awareness about two important government initiatives – the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 and the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Programme. The programme was organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.The workshop brought together officials, journalists and representatives of local organisations to discuss how information about government schemes can reach people more effectively through the media. Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei, Pi Navneet Mann, IAS, attended the programme…

10 Mar

Two Army Personnel Killed in Road Mishap in Arunachal Pradesh

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Two Indian Army personnel lost their lives after the vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a gorge near Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, a defence spokesman said. According to a delayed report from the army, the accident happened on March 7 near Reddi village close to the India-China border, when the vehicle was proceeding from Gelemo to Taksing for operational duty under Operation Snow Leopard. The deceased were identified as Naib Subedar Kulwant Singh of 908 Field Regiment under 56 Artillery Brigade and Naik Pradeep Kumar Sharma of 18 Sikh Regiment from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh,…

09 Mar

BSV calls for collaborative action for bridging the gaps from diagnosis to management: Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week

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On the occasion of Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week (March 1–7), Bharat Serum and Vaccines Limited (BSV) has called for stronger collaboration among healthcare stakeholders to improve early diagnosis and management of the rare but serious blood disorder. Observed this year under the theme “Voices of Strength and Hope,” the awareness week highlights the need for early screening, coordinated referral systems and improved access to treatment. Experts estimate that India records nearly 20,000 cases of aplastic anemia annually, with incidence rates in Asia reported to be two to three times higher than in Western countries. The disease occurs when the bone…

09 Mar

165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal; Government Boosts Rehabilitation Efforts

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As of March 9, Arunachal Pradesh's Home Minister Mama Natung reported that 165 militants from various insurgent groups have surrendered over the past six years. Key figures include 47 militants in Tirap, 41 in Changlang, and 77 in Longding. Major groups involved are the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) with 50 cadres, along with other factions contributing to the total. Surrendered militants benefit from a Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme, with ₹1.4 crore disbursed for support, including a rehabilitation camp operational since January and vocational training for 26 individuals this financial year. The scheme does not promise direct employment, and…