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10 Feb

Rajiv Kumar Bora appointed as new APSC Chairman

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The State Government on Monday appointed retired IAS officer Rajiv Kumar Bora as the new Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), reports The Sentinel Assam. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 316 of the Constitution of India and Assam Public Service Commission Regulation 1951 as amended by the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Rajiv Kumar Bora, IAS (retd) as Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission with effect from the date of taking overcharge,” said a government order issued on Monday .

10 Feb

China beetles infesting gooseberry plants in NE

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Scientists have for the first time found evidence of China beetles infesting gooseberry or amla plants in Arunachal Pradesh and few other North Eastern states. According to The Tribune, the scientists also anticipated that these China beetles may spread to major litchi and gooseberry growing states like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, if sufficient measures are not taken. A study conducted by noted entomologist M.M. Kumawat and other scientists from the College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) in Arunachal Pradesh has found severe infestation of Chinese stem borer beetle Aristobia Reticulator (Voet) on gooseberry plants in East Siang…

09 Feb

Nia Sharma hosts newlyweds Aditya Narayan and his wife Shweta Agarwal for an evening soiree

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Nia Sharma hosts newlyweds Aditya Narayan and his wife Shweta Agarwal for an evening soireeSunday evening (February 7) was a cosy night for newlyweds Aditya Narayan and Shweta Agarwal. The couple was hosted by their friend Nia Sharma. The Jamai Raja actress took to Instagram to post a picture of the couple and wrote, “Life after marriage. Aditya and Shweta wishing you two a lifetime of happiness.”Aditya thanked Nia and also congratulated her on her recent car. The singer and host wrote, “Bahut maza aya (Had great fun) Thank you for the lovely dinner (again) and congratulations on the new…

09 Feb

Naagin 5 star Surbhi Chandna sets the gram on fire in a stunning red gown with a thigh high slit;

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Naagin 5 star Surbhi Chandna sets the gram on fire in a stunning red gown with a thigh high slit;The lead actress of the show Naagin 5, displays her bold persona in a hot red gown with a thigh-high slit. Her sizzling photos have sent her fans into a frenzy. The dazzling and immensely attractive Naagin 5 actress Surbhi Chandna has stolen the heart of her fans with her spectacular picture on Instagram. The actress who plays the lead role in the show is highly popular among the people for her gorgeous smile and ultimate fashion sense. The way she…

09 Feb

Manipur ‘War on drugs’

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CM hands over Rs. 10 lakh reward to Peh village Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday handed over a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh to Peh (Paoyi) village under Ukhrul district in appreciation for steps taken to destroy poppy plantation. Lauding the villagers for their resolve to destroy poppy plantation, the chief minister assured to construct a marketing shed, with an estimated cost of around Rs 10 lakh and a primary health centre for the village soon. Apart from this, he also assured to provide water supply scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission and also take into…

08 Feb

All of us did our best and have no regrets, says Mohit Sehgal on Naagin 5 coming to an end

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All of us did our best and have no regrets, says Mohit Sehgal on Naagin 5 coming to an end MUMBAI: The fifth season of Naagin starring Mohit Sehgal, Surbhi Chandna and Sharad Malhotra, has come to an end and is being replaced by a new show Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein which is a spin-off of Naagin 5, produced by Balaji Telefilms. Kuch Toh Hai – Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein is a continuation as the title says Naagin will be seen in a new avatar and with a new cast. The story of this new…

08 Feb

Remo D’Souza: I am planning ‘ABCD 3’; will cast a dancer in it

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Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Remo D'Souza, who is known for helming ventures like A Flying Jatt, Race 3, Street Dancer 3D, FALTU and two parts of ABCD, revealed that he is planning to make the third part of the dance franchise. Talking to E Times, Remo said, "I am planning the third part of the series. We are working on the script; it is almost ready. We will announce it soon. ‘ABCD’ is with Disney, so I am trying to get the title back. Most probably we will get it and call the third film ‘ABCD 3’ only. As for the cast, I…

08 Feb

KSCDL invites citizens to design Kma streets

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As part of “Streets for People Challenge”, the Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL) has informed that it was rolling an open design led competition for two locations in the city and invited interested citizens to participate in the design competition by registering on https://smartnet.niua.org/indiastreetchallenge/cities/kohima. In a press release, KSCDL chief executive officer (CEO) Kovi Meyase informed that registration would close on February 12, 2021. He said this was a unique opportunity for citizens “to reimagine our streets, design, win and see their designs implemented on the ground.” CEO said the designs would be examined by a Jury Panel comprised…

07 Feb

Dr Saptarshi Ghosh on World Cancer Day

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On the occasion of World Cancer Day, eminent Oncologist of North Bengal, Dr Saptarshi Ghosh of Siliguri Nursing Home has organized a unique Cancer Survivors Get together in Siliguri 4 February, where the cancer survivors treated by Dr Ghosh took part and shared their pain and pathos, their struggle to come back in normal life after fighting with Cancer. Dr Ghosh said, “Although the Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of June in USA, I thought of conducting this Survivors Program on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The main aim of the Survivors Program is to…

05 Feb

Virat Kohli calls welcoming Vamika with Anushka Sharma ‘greatest moment’, says he was watching match when doctor called

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Virat Kohli calls welcoming Vamika with Anushka Sharma 'greatest moment', says he was watching match when doctor calledCricketer Virat Kohli has talked about becoming a father and entering parenthood with actor Anushka Sharma. He said his love for his daughter Vamika and cricket can't be compared.Actor Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli became parents to daughter Vamika on January 11. In a recent interaction with the media, Virat talked about welcoming the little one into their life and what was happening on the day of her birth. On the eve of the first Test against England, he was…