Mizoram to launch 4-month special campaign against drug smuggling, abuse

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Aizawl, Aug 31 (IANS) The Mizoram government will launch a four-month-long special campaign to curb the illegal trade of drugs and their menaces from Monday, officials said on Sunday. Various drugs, especially highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and different types of contraband, including exotic animals, are often illegally traded through six districts in Mizoram — Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip — which share unfenced borders of 510 km with Myanmar. From Miz…

'PM Modi's visionary initiative for internal security': HM Shah inaugurates Janrakshak projects under Dial 112 in Ahmedabad

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New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the Janrakshak projects being launched under Dial 112 in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, among others, were also present on the occasion.HM Shah said that the ‘112’ project is a visionary initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the internal security of the country, protect the rights of citizens, maintai…

Assam Rifles celebrates National Sports Day in Manipur to promote youth empowerment, community harmony

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Imphal, Aug 31 (IANS) The Assam Rifles celebrated the National Sports Day 2025 with vibrant enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across multiple districts of Manipur, reaffirming its commitment to youth empowerment, physical fitness, and community harmony, officials said on Sunday. A Defence Spokesman said that the three-day celebrations, held from August 29 to 31, paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and unfolded across Chandel, Thoubal, and Tengnoupal districts, engaging locals in a spi…

Commercial LPG cylinder’s price reduced by Rs 51.50, effective Sep 1

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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Sunday said that the price of commercial LPG gas cylinders will be reduced by by Rs 51.50, effective September 1.Following the revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now be available at Rs 1,580.Earlier, OMCs had reduced the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder by Rs 33.50. Prior to that, OMCs had reduced prices by Rs 58.50 on July 1.However, there has been no change in the price of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders…

Union Minister credits PM SVANidhi for empowering small traders

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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proved through the successful implementation of the PM SVANidhi scheme that he will never let down the poor.Union Minister Sonowal, who is the Member of Parliament from Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, attended a public programme on the Prime Minister’s Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme at the Auniati Satra branch in Mankota Road…

‘Follow due process': Bihar CEO to Congress' claim of 89 lakh complaints against SIR

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Patna, Aug 31 (IANS) Hours after the Congress claimed that the party had submitted “89 lakh complaints” to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding alleged irregularities in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinod Singh Gunjiyal issued a sharp rebuttal on Sunday, saying that the figure was “unverified” and any such complaints must be filed in the prescribed format.In an official statement posted on X, the CEO clarified …

India looks to gain as trade ties with China improve

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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, India may use this engagement to strengthen trade ties with China, even as it faces pressure from the United States over tariffs and its relationship with Russia, reports said.India is exploring trade opportunities with China in fertilisers, rare earth minerals, electronics manufacturing, and foreign direct in…

Gilgit-Baltistan: Pakistan’s colony of silence and resistance (IANS Analysis)

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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Gilgit-Baltistan is a land of majestic mountains and proud people. Unfortunately, it has been suffering the brutality of Pakistani establishment for decades. The latest incident involves a recent clash in Sost Valley, where Pakistani police attacked peaceful protesters. Traders of Gilgit-Baltistan had blocked the routes in desperation, demanding their voices be heard. But they faced the wrath of the state machineryThis incident highlighted the fact that Pakistan’s rule…

Already promised to back NDA, Jagan tells Sudershan Reddy to request for YSRCP support

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Amaravati, Aug 31 (IANS) INDIA bloc’s Vice-Presidential candidate and former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy on Sunday spoke to YSR Congress Party President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy over the phone, seeking his party’s support.However, Jagan Mohan Reddy told him that even before the INDIA bloc had announced its candidate, the NDA had approached him seeking support for their nominee. He said he had already assured the NDA of his backing.According to …

Gujarat: Bhadarvi Poonam Fair in Ambaji from Sep 1-7; grand drone show planned

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Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district in Gujarat is set to host the annual Bhadarvi Poonam fair from September 1 to 7, with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the shrine. To ensure smooth management, the district administration have announced extensive preparations, focusing on safety, security, and convenience for pilgrims.To manage the massive gathering, the administration has set up 29 committees responsible for arrangements including drinking water, electricity…