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Incredible India! being showcased at London tourism meet

The Union Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday launched the Incredible India Pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) 2023 in London to showcase the country's varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme 'Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023'.

Nov 7, 2023

Harsh Vardhan Shringla Honored with Kalakranti Governor's Excellence Award in Grand Ceremony

Harsh Vardhan Shringla honored with Kalakranti Governor's Excellence Award in Darjeeling [details]

Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose personally presented this prestigious award, symbolizing a remarkable acknowledgment of Shringla's contributions and commitment to the region.

Nov 4, 2023

Earthquake hazard map of India (left pic) and map of Nagaland state

Many Facets of Nagaland: Beautiful and untouched, largely

A two-week trip through some of the remote regions sets the writer thinking on what one really needs in life

Oct 31, 2023

ULFA-I on capital punishment spree; executes third cadre in a month

The banned militant outfit, United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I), has reportedly executed another of its members for trying to flee from its camp somewhere in Myanmar.

Oct 29, 2023

Two held with 319 turtle shells in Bihar

In a joint operation, the Railway Police Force (RPF) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) managed to arrest two wildlife smugglers and recovered 319 turtle shells worth Rs 7-8 lakh from their possession, sources said on Saturday.

Oct 21, 2023

Bihar train accident: 'We were sleeping when train overturned, my cousin died,' says passenger

As the rescue operation is underway in Bihar's Raghunathpur station following a massive train derailment of North East Express, a passenger narrated his ordeal to IANS.

Oct 12, 2023

Department of Defense Official Charged in Connection to Long-Running Dogfighting Ring

An informant referred to in the document mentioned participating in a dogfight against one of Moorefield's dogs around 2009. As per the affidavit, Moorefield had contacted his associates in the dogfighting community, canvassing for contenders to set up additional fights.

Oct 4, 2023

Wildlife trafficking: Seven exotic animals rescued at Assam-Mizoram border, 4 arrested

At least seven exotic animals suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar through Mizoram, were rescued by the Assam Police in Cachar district, officials said on Monday.

Sep 25, 2023

World Rhino Day: West Bengal takes unique initiative to expand areas for free movement of rhinos

West Bengal forest department has taken a unique initiative to expand the area of grasslands for free movement of one-horned rhinos in north Bengal.

Sep 22, 2023

Maha to get 96 women MLAs post-quota bill; unsettles many male leaders

Maharashtra is set to get around 95 women MLAs in the 288-member Legislative Assembly when the proposed Women's Reservation Bill is implemented in the country, unsettling many male politicians across parties.

Sep 20, 2023

Mother of month-old baby raped, killed in Assam

A mother of a month-old baby was allegedly gang-raped and killed at her home in Assam's Morigaon district, officials said on Tuesday.

Sep 19, 2023

Woman groped on Mumbai-Guwahati flight shares shocking encounter; thanks IndiGo for help

Sexually harassed mid-flight, woman shares harrowing encounter; thanks IndiGo for help

In a distressing incident that highlights the importance of passenger safety, a woman traveling on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati shared her harrowing experience of alleged sexual harassment by a co-passenger.

Sep 11, 2023

Assam to recommend to Centre to completely withdraw AFSPA & Disturbed Areas Act from state

The Assam Cabinet on Friday decided to recommend to the Central government to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the Disturbed Areas Act from the entire state.

Sep 9, 2023

Assam-Based Oncologist Ravi Kannan Named For Ramon Magsaysay Award

Assam-based oncologist Ravi Kannan shares '2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award'

Assam-based oncologist and a Padma Shri awardee, Ravi Kannan has been named as one of the four recipients of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered as Asia's Nobel Prize.

Aug 31, 2023

CAG Report finds Rs.2.3 Cr pension funds disbursed to dead beneficiaries

The Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) made payment of pensions amounting Rs 2 crore to 2,103 National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) beneficiaries in 26 states and Union Territories even after their death, the Comptroller Auditor General of India has said in its report.

Aug 11, 2023

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