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12 Apr

Skill India’s Regional Workshop on PMKVY 3.0

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)conducted a first-of-its-kind regional workshop for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0 in Gangtok, Sikkim. The workshop was held with the vision to empower the youth of North Eastern Region (NER) with industry-relevant skills to enhance their productivity and contribute to the economic development of the country. It was held with active participation of key personnel of State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs) and District Skill Committees (DSCs) across all eight states - Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram Nagaland, and Tripura. Shri Satish Chandra Rai, Advisor, Skill Development Department, State of Sikkim,…

12 Apr

Durex led Birds and Bees Talk program

editor0 CommentsNorth East, Health, SikkimADRA, Birds and Bees Talk program, Durex

Reckitt, the global leader in consumer-healthcare, with ADRA India celebrated 'World Health Day’ in six states of North-Eastern India under the Durex led Birds and Bees Talk program. Carrying the message of ‘building a fairer, healthier world’, the students took a pledge to keep their bodies safe, clean and healthy. In an interactive and impactful initiative by the B&B Talk, various community engagement activities were organised which are supported by the state governments, their authorities and also socialists who are working towards promoting informed decision making, consent and life skills for adolescents. The events were attended by Mr. Agawane Rohan…

31 Mar

Orientbell Tiles available in Dimapur

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One of the most professionally-run tile brands, Orientbell Tiles is constantly trying to make the selection & buying of tiles easy. In a legacy that spans over four decades, Orientbell Tiles is extending its reach and is now also available at Vrinda Entrade, Dimapur, Nagaland. The addition of Vrinda Entrade in Orientbell Tiles’ wide network of more than 2500 channel partners is one more step to make their tiles easily available at Dimapur. Owner of Vrinda Entrade, Mr Mahesh Pareek said, “As we move towards to accept the new normal, this association with Orientbell Tiles to provide the consumers with…

30 Mar

Honda organizes first Honda SunChasers 2021

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The first edition of Honda SunChasers 2021 – H’ness Quest for the Land of the Rising Sun has been announced by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) in association with Arunachal Tourism. On the occasion of the Honda SunChasers 2021 ride, Mr. Pema Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradeshsaid, “This one of its kind ride on the popular Honda H’ness CB350 will represent the unexplored destinations of Arunachal, its culture, deep-rooted traditions and scenic beauty.” During this 7-day 800 km expedition, 11 expert riders will saddle up on their H’ness CB350 explore the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Honda SunChasers…

28 Mar

DoT’s Assam LSA organizes workshop on EMF Radiation

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An ‘Awareness Workshop on EMF Radiation’ was organized by the Assam Licence Service Area (LSA) unit of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in Karimganjon 9 March. The session was organised as part of DoT’s public advocacy programme to dispel myths around EMF radiation and address unfounded fears of citizens by presenting credible scientific evidence. An expert panel comprising of senior officers from the telecom department along with doctors, addressed concerns of citizens while also debunking myths and misinformation related to health hazards connected with radiation from mobile towers. The workshop was attended by government officials, general public, residents’ associations, students, doctors,…

28 Mar

Mswipe empowers merchants to offer micro ATM

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Mswipe launched ATM Express to empower merchants to offer micro ATM facilities at their point-of-sale (POS) terminals to customers. Mswipe is the largest POS merchant acquirer and leading end-to-end digital enabler of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Mswipe took this initiative in line with the vision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to boost digital payments infrastructure in the North East. Last year the RBI set up Rs 500-crore Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIFD) to improve digital payments in rural areas and north east region. The valued added service by Mswipe is in line with the scheme and aims…

24 Mar

Organisations flay March 20 assault incident: Nagaland

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Khetoi Village Union Dimapur (KVUD), Sumi Community Purana Bazar ‘B’ Village and Purana Bazar ‘B Village Council have separately condemned the alleged assault incident that occurred at Purana Bazar ‘B’ village on March 20, 2021. In a press release, KVUD president Kiyevi Yepthomi and general secretary Ikavi Sumi claimed that one Kakuho Awomi (Ex-GB, Padampuphuri, Dimapur), Hoshemu Awomi and other accomplices forcefully entered the residence of its member Hovukhu Awomi, and damaged the property, assaulted the family members and attempted to kill its member. KVUD said FIR has been registered with the East police station, but the two accused have…

24 Mar

BJP quiet over China building dam on Brahmaputra river, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

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Congress General Secretary Priyanka said on Sunday that China has been constructing a dam on Brahmaputra river, but the BJP government is doing nothing to protect the river, which plays a big role in the lives and economy of the people of Assam. Addressing three election rallies at Jorhat, Nazira and Khumtai in eastern Assam, Priyanka said that with the construction of the dam by China, much damage will be done to the Brahmaputra river. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to Assam for poll campaign several times, but he did not utter a single word on the vital issue, nor…

24 Mar

Kohima observes ‘World Obtometry Day’: Nagaland

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World Obtometry Day was observed with a training of school teachers on vision checking at Directorate of School Education (DoSE), here on Tuesday organised by Nagaland Optometry Association (NOA).In a short speech, DoSE principal director, Shavanas C highlighted the importance of a person’s vision and how people often overlooked the need to take care of their eyes.Sharing experiences on how he had to wear spectacles from a young age because of poor eyesight, Shanavas said it was important for a student to have good sight to perform better at school.He lauded NOA for coming up with the event and expressed…

23 Mar

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’

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On Monday CM Biren launched the Manipur chapter of the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign which Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched via video conferencing. The chief minister launched the state chapter of the campaign that will continue till November 30, 2021 at a simple function held at chief minister’s secretariat on Monday. After formally launching the campaign, Singh instructed the officials to form a joint committee of water resources department, PHED and minor irrigation for the successful implementation of the campaign to reduce the problem of water scarcity in the next dry season. He also directed them to…