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In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Indian Army, under Operation SADBHAVANA and the Vibrant Village Programme, has organized a spiritual tour for 22 senior villagers from West Kameng and Tawang districts in Arunachal Pradesh. Flagged Off on January 10, the tour aims to promote cultural preservation, spiritual growth, and national integration. The participants, including village headmen […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday amid escalating tensions over alleged border fence construction by India. The meeting, held at 3:00 pm, lasted 45 minutes and involved discussions between Verma and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin. Bangladesh accused India of attempting to construct fences at five […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on January 12 that the Panchayat elections in the state would be postponed until after Bohag Bihu, citing an unsuitable environment for conducting the polls. The delay aligns with court directives and the ongoing matriculation and higher secondary examinations. The decision comes amidst legal challenges over the delimitation […]
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.7 billion, standing at $634.59 billion for the week ending January 3, 2025, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, the country’s gold reserves, part of its overall forex holdings, rose by $824 million to reach $67.1 billion. In line with its strategy to safeguard […]
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court addressed multiple writ petitions challenging the delimitation process for Gaon Panchayats in Assam, citing alleged violations of the Assam Panchayat Act and its rules. The petitioners sought to halt the delimitation process and annul the final delimitation list. During the hearing, the court clarified that its earlier […]
The Gaan-Ngai festival, the largest cultural and religious celebration of the Zeliangrong community, began today with grandeur and enthusiasm in various parts of Manipur. Known for its vibrant cultural performances and ancient rituals, the festival unites people in celebration of tradition and togetherness. Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the state-level celebration at Sagolband Ramji […]
An unidentified male body was discovered in the Manas River in the Mankapur area of Bongaigaon district on January 12. Local fishermen, who first noticed the body, alerted authorities, prompting an immediate response from the police. The body was retrieved and transported to the Mankapur Police Station for further examination. Preliminary investigations indicate that the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the critical role of India’s youth in the nation’s journey towards becoming a developed country during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Speaking to a crowd of around 3,000 young leaders, the Prime Minister expressed his unwavering belief in the transformative power of India’s “Yuva […]
Film lovers in Guwahati are in for a treat as the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) makes its way to PVR City Centre Mall from January 17 to 19, 2025. This three-day event will offer an exceptional lineup of nine critically acclaimed films, featuring some of Japan’s finest cinematic offerings. Headlining the festival is the much-anticipated […]
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has dismissed accusations made by the Congress party regarding alleged payments to the Kuki-Zo militant group, the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), a signatory of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. The Congress party had claimed that the state government paid money to the outfit in July 2024 amid the […]