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07 Nov

‘Endangered’ orchid species discovered in Arunachal

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A team of researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), led by Krishna Chowlu, has recently identified a new species of orchid in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. The leafless orchid, named Gastrodia lohitensis after the district where it was discovered, is a significant addition to India’s rich biodiversity. Uncommon among orchids, this species survives without sunlight by relying on fungi in the leaf litter for nutrition. It is found exclusively in bamboo canopies near Tezu, the district headquarters, and stands out from other orchids in Southeast Asia due to its unique ridged lower lip and linear calli.…

25 Oct

Two soldiers and two porters killed in terror attack in jammu & Kashmir’s baramulla

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The event happened after an Army vehicle was fired upon by local terrorists who were hiding there.The 18 Rashtriya Rifles' convoy was heavily fired upon during the attack, which happened close to the Line of Control at Nagin Dhok in the Butapathri region. The wounded soldiers were taken right away to a local hospital for treatment, according to officials, and there have been four casualties. After coming under intense fire, the car went off the road, according to sources in the security apparatus. The names of the deceased porters are Zahoo Ahmad Mir of Barnate Boniyar and Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary…

18 Oct

Mizoram Chief Minister announced fuel price will remain unchanged

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Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced that his government will not reverse its decision to hike fuel prices, despite protests from commercial vehicle owners. The prices of petrol and diesel, which were increased on September 1, will remain unchanged, he confirmed after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The hike raised petrol prices from ₹93.93 to ₹99.24 per litre, and diesel from ₹82.62 to ₹88.02 per litre. Lalduhoma explained that the increase is intended to fund social infrastructure, road maintenance, and other development projects. VAT on petrol has been raised from 5.23% to 10%, while VAT on diesel went from 16.36%…

07 Oct

Many people became unwell after viewing the ‘air show’ in Chennai

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On the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the Air Force, the 'Air Show' was organized at the Marina Beach in Chennai. But due to overcrowding and excessive heat, many fell ill there. It was reported on Sunday that three people fell ill and died. The death toll rose to five on Sunday. More than two hundred people are still under treatment in the hospital. The opposition BJP and ADMK have blamed Tamil Nadu's DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin for the entire incident. Annamalai, BJP president of that state, blamed the DMK on social media and wrote, "The…

27 Sep

Happy sellers sell Padma Hilsa in the market before Puja

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After a long struggle, the Hilsa of Bangladesh arrived in Howrah. Bangladesh's 'Rupoli grain' is being sold in the wholesale market of Howrah since Friday morning. Wholesalers said that a total of 10 metric tons of Hilsa has arrived in Howrah. They said that the fish will reach all the retail markets of the district by Friday. The price of Hilsa has fluctuated between Rs 1,450 and Rs 1,600 per kg in the Howrah wholesale market since Friday morning. However, this price may fluctuate based on supply and demand, traders said. A total of 40 metric tons of Hilsa have…

20 Sep

Hokato H Sema, the first Paralympian bronze medallist from Nagaland

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Nagaland’s first Paralympic bronze medallist, Hokato Hotozhe Sema, received a grand and heartwarming reception at Dimapur airport on Thursday. People from all walks of life gathered in significant numbers to recognize his incredible success at the reception event hosted by the Western Sumi Hoho and other notable civil society groups, NGOs, tribal organizations, and student bodies. Sema, who is from P. Vihoto Village in the Aghunaqa neighborhood of Niuland, created history in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games by taking home the bronze in the men's F57 shot put competition. His triumph has not only made Nagaland proud, but it has…

19 Sep

TSR jawan caught smuggling biri into jail

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A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, Anjan Das, has been apprehended for attempting to smuggle packets of Biri into the Tripura Central Correctional Home in Bishalgarh, Sepahijala district. The incident occurred on Wednesday and has since gone viral, triggering a major internal investigation. Das was caught in the act of transporting the Biri packets, allegedly for the purpose of earning extra money by supplying them to inmates. Following his arrest, Das has been reassigned to the headquarters of the 11th Battalion at Pathaliaghat. This move comes in response to multiple complaints regarding his misconduct and suspicions of using his position…

31 Aug

A 10-year-old boy was sexually assaulted in the name of playing

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RG Kar Medical College rape and murder of doctors in the state. Protests are going on along the way. Among them, the shocking incident happened in the New Jalpaiguri Khana area. A ten-year-old minor was molested by three neighbors. After this incident came to light on Saturday, commotion started in the area. Police have already arrested the accused. However, all three accused are minors. On the other hand, the minor is undergoing treatment at North Bengal Medical College in critical condition. The victim's family alleged that three teenagers of the grandfather's age had been sexually assaulting him by calling him…

27 Aug

Tripura CM Manik Saha donates salary to flood relief fund

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has pledged one month's salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to aid victims of the recent floods in the state. This contribution is part of a broader effort to support ongoing relief initiatives for those impacted by the severe flooding that has affected various parts of Tripura. In a statement posted on the microblogging site X, CM Saha emphasized the importance of collective effort in times of crisis, urging others to contribute to the relief efforts. “I hereby contribute my one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the purpose of…

24 Aug

This week’s tech news includes notable product launches like the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro and TWS earphones from OnePlus

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This week's tech news includes notable product launches like the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro and TWS earphones from OnePlus. The episode also discusses Google's Pixel 9 series of smartphones, including the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, and their features. The discussion also covers the latest upgrades in these devices from Google.