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PM Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme Explained at Tawang Workshop

PM Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme Explained at Tawang Workshop

A daylong workshop on the Pradhan Mantri Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM NAPS) was held at Dorjee Khandu Government College, Tawang, inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo. Organized by the District Skill Committee and DKG College, the event aimed to promote awareness of apprenticeship and skill development opportunities among students and stakeholders. Participants included representatives from 2Coms Consulting, Eduvantage, Yuva Shakti, and others, who engaged in presentations about PM NAPS, SAPS, and the benefits of apprenticeship programs.
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Vehicle Falls into Deep Gorge in Mizoram, Two Killed

Vehicle Falls into Deep Gorge in Mizoram, Two Killed

Two people died and one was injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge near Phullen village in Mizoram's Saitual district. The accident occurred on Sunday as they were traveling from Luangpawn to a church youth conference in Phullen, approximately 20 kilometers away. After family members reported them missing, locals searched for them and found the vehicle at the accident site. Initial reports indicate the car lost control and skidded off the road. The deceased are identified as 33-year-old Lalthansanga and 37-year-old Lalawmsanga. Their friend, 39-year-old Lalnunzira, was rescued and is undergoing treatment at Saitual Hospital. The cause of the…
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Traditional Fervour Marks Donyi Polo Day Celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh

Traditional Fervour Marks Donyi Polo Day Celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh

Donyi Polo Day is celebrated by indigenous faith believers in Arunachal Pradesh, India, by offering prayers to nature gods and goddesses in traditional prayer halls or temples. Hundreds of believers of Donyi-Poloism gathered across the state to offer prayers on Wednesday. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized that Donyi Polo is not a borrowed belief but a foundation of ethics, relationship with nature, and understanding of truth. Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik greeted the people of the state, especially Donyi Polo followers, and called for renewed efforts to preserve and promote the state's cultural traditions. He emphasized that…
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JB Park: Samsung to unveil next phase of AI appliances, push boundaries of TVs at CES

JB Park: Samsung to unveil next phase of AI appliances, push boundaries of TVs at CES

Samsung is preparing to unveil the next phase of its AI-powered home appliances and television technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said the company’s AI appliances are entering a new turning point, offering more personalised and meaningful daily experiences for users. He also confirmed that Samsung will push the boundaries of television technology at its ‘The First Look’ event on January 4, 2026. At CES, Samsung will present upgrades across its Bespoke AI lineup, including smarter fabric care, improved temperature control and easier cleaning features that work together through connected…
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GRM Overseas declares record date for 2:1 bonus shares

GRM Overseas declares record date for 2:1 bonus shares

GRM Overseas shares are set to trade ex-bonus following the company’s 2:1 bonus issue, with Wednesday, December 24 fixed as the record date. Shareholders holding the stock at the close of trading on this date will receive two additional shares for every one share owned, taking their total holding to three shares. On Wednesday, the stock was trading 1.36% lower at ₹166.20, after opening at ₹178.80 earlier in the session. At the market open, the share price was adjusted to account for the bonus issue. This adjustment may appear as a sharp decline on trading screens, but it is only…
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As the state gets ready for its 155th Christmas celebration, Mizoram is filled with Yuletide joy

As the state gets ready for its 155th Christmas celebration, Mizoram is filled with Yuletide joy

Mizoram is wrapped in a festive mood as the state prepares to celebrate its 155th Christmas, with carols and hymns echoing through streets, churches and homes. As a Christian-majority state, Christmas holds deep social and spiritual importance here, and people across age groups are eagerly looking forward to the festival. Churches across the state have begun final preparations, with buildings and courtyards decorated with lights and simple ornaments. Youth groups from different congregations have been moving from locality to locality singing Christmas songs, spreading messages of peace, love and goodwill. Streets in the state capital Aizawl and other towns have…
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Attacks on Hindus Trigger Pradyot Debbarma’s Opposition to Bangladesh Mission Reopening in Agartala

Attacks on Hindus Trigger Pradyot Debbarma’s Opposition to Bangladesh Mission Reopening in Agartala

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha party and a royal scion, stated that the reopening of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala should be contingent upon the cessation of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and the withdrawal of anti-India statements. His comments followed the suspension of all visa and consular services by the mission due to protests organized by the Youth Tipra Motha Federation. Debbarma emphasized the importance of national unity, urging the people of Tripura to prioritize collective strength over political differences. He asserted that the office would remain closed until the alleged…
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Box Office Shockwave: Dhurandhar Crosses a Landmark Rajinikanth Once Ruled

Box Office Shockwave: Dhurandhar Crosses a Landmark Rajinikanth Once Ruled

Dhurandhar, a spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, was released in theaters on December 5. By its 14th day, the film has performed exceptionally well, grossing approximately ₹480 crore in India and surpassing ₹700 crore globally. Notably, it has now eclipsed the highest-grossing film of Rajinikanth, further solidifying its commercial success. Producers of Dhurandhar, Jio Studios, reported that the film has achieved a net domestic collection of ₹479.50 crore within its first two weeks of release. The film garnered ₹218 crore in its initial week and then continued to exceed its first week's collections. The weekly…
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Mizoram University and Myanmar’s Institute of Chin Affairs strike an agreement for academic cooperation

Mizoram University and Myanmar’s Institute of Chin Affairs strike an agreement for academic cooperation

Mizoram University has signed a new agreement with the Institute of Chin Affairs in Myanmar to begin academic cooperation and open new opportunities for students from both sides. Officials from Mizoram University said that the Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka and the deputy executive director of the Institute of Chin Affairs, Mai Lucy Mawi. According to the officials, the agreement includes several important areas of cooperation. One key area is the plan to start a diploma course in spoken Burmese at Mizoram University. The agreement also includes admission of students from…
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Fighting Surges Across Chin State; More Civilians Cross Into Mizoram

Fighting Surges Across Chin State; More Civilians Cross Into Mizoram

A recent influx of displaced Myanmar nationals has been reported in Mizoram’s Champhai district, coinciding with escalating conflict between the military junta and rebel forces in Myanmar’s Chin State. This surge in cross-border movement comes as the junta prepares for elections scheduled for December 28. According to local authorities in Vaphai, 47 individuals from 11 families of Falam township entered Saikhumphai hamlet over several days, with the first group arriving on a Friday night and more families following on Monday. Initially, the displaced families took refuge in a local school but have since been relocated to the village community in…
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