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Meghalaya Govt withdraws plan to set up casinos in state

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the government would first try to take the people into confidence before casinos are set up in the state.

Sep 17, 2022

Peace accord inked with five militant groups from Assam; Rs 1K cr package announced [details]

The peace deal was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Ministry of Home Affairs in North Block.

Sep 16, 2022

Terrorists using fake ID cards of police, health department officials to dodge cops; busted [details]

Terrorist associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba outfits were carrying fake identity cards of police and health department officials to ensure interruption-free movement with arms and ammunition.

Aug 25, 2022

Two minor brothers killed in J&K after mud house collapsed in Udhampur district [details]

Hilly areas of the Udhampur, Reasi, and Ramban districts of Jammu province are witnessing heavy rains during the last 24 hours. Due to heavy downpours, authorities were forced to halt Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra for the whole of Friday night.

Aug 20, 2022

Ratan N. Tata makes investment in startup "Goodfellows" offering companionship to the elderly [Details]

Commenting on the investment, Ratan N. Tata said, "The bonds between the two generations created by Goodfellows are very meaningful and are helping to address an important social issue In India.

Aug 19, 2022

Viral video of elephants struggling to cross tracks prompts action; concrete wall is down [watch]

Artificial Intelligence comes to the rescue of TN authorities to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks

The forest department of Tamil Nadu is to set up an artificial intelligence system to prevent elephant deaths due to train related accidents on the tracks between Madhukkarai and Walayar in Coimbatore district.

Aug 15, 2022

Rains wreak havoc in Jammu; mother-daughter washed away in flash flood in Ramban [details]

Authorities issued a warning saying the next 12 hours were crucial; people are asked not to venture out. A flood alert has also been sounded in some parts of Jammu province.

Aug 11, 2022

Japanese Encephalitis claims 63 lives in Assam so far; 347 infected [details]

Three fresh deaths were reported from Nagaon district on Saturday while fresh infections were reported from 10 districts including Cachar, Dibrugarh and Kamrup Metro.

Aug 7, 2022

Alia Bhatt helps her doppelganger "bag" a lead role, here's how

The doppelganger, who goes by the name of Celesti Bairagey left the netizens confused with her uncanny resemblance to Bhatt

Aug 6, 2022

2 in 5 Indian kids have no access to preventive vitamin A supplements: ICMR

Two in five eligible children in India are missing out on preventive vitamin A supplementation designed to ward off the health problems associated with deficiency of the vitamin, according to an analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health on Friday.

Jul 29, 2022

Commonwealth Games: With coach now in Games Village, Lovlina gets ready for opening bout

Having kicked up a storm after alleging "mental harassment" over her personal coach Sandhya Gurung not getting the right accreditation to be with her during practice, Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will step into the ring on Saturday again

Jul 29, 2022

"Rebels betrayed Shiv Sena when I was fighting for life in hospital": Uddhav Thackeray

In a startling revelation, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that when he was critical and battling for life in a hospital for his spinal issues, the rebels actively hatched a conspiracy

Jul 26, 2022

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Assam stares at LPG shortage as transporters go on strike from today

The people of Assam are likely to face a shortage of LPG cylinders in the coming days as LPG transporters across the state have decided to go on an indefinite strike from Monday. The proposed strike is also likely hit supplies in the neighbouring northeastern states.

Jul 25, 2022

Suspected LeT terrorist arrested in Bengaluru

Police in Karnataka have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist and detained four other persons in a late night operation in Bengaluru, sources said on Monday.