New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India has successfully achieved 56 auctions of critical and strategic mineral blocks, marking a significant step towards strengthening domestic mineral supply chains and advancing India’s critical mineral mission, the government said on Tuesday.The Ministry of Mines successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks under the seventh tranche conducted by the Central Government, taking the total number of successfully auctioned critical and strategic miner…
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New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a weather alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places until June 25, even as the national Capital continued to grapple with poor air quality.The weather warning extends beyond Delhi and covers several states and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat, Tamil N…
Agartala, June 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over several parts of the Northeastern region, particularly Assam and Meghalaya, officials said on Monday. According to IMD officials, rainfall is likely to be fairly widespread to widespread over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura during the period from June 22 to June 28. Isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likel…
Itanagar/Imphal/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) From the remote forward posts and high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh to the conflict-affected and border regions of Manipur, as well as the rugged mountainous terrains of Nagaland and Mizoram, the armed forces on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Yoga Day across the Northeastern region, underscoring the message of health, resilience and unity through yoga.A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles commemorated International Yoga Day on Sund…
Itanagar, June 21 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (retd.) on Sunday said that yoga, an ancient practice deeply rooted in India’s civilisational heritage, has today transcended geographical boundaries and is embraced worldwide as a universal pathway to holistic health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu celebrated the International Day of Yoga at Jang in Tawang district with school children, personnel of the India…
Itanagar/Imphal, June 20 (IANS) As part of the week-long celebrations leading up to the 12th International Yoga Day 2026, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles on Saturday organised yoga sessions across several Northeastern states, promoting physical well-being, mental resilience and the spirit of holistic living, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that Spearhead Division under the Spear Corps conducted a special yoga session with North Eastern Frontier Technical University …
Athens, June 20 (IANS) The recent visit of Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing to India carried significance beyond diplomatic protocol. It reflected Myanmar’s search for a balancing strategy, gave India an opportunity to engage with a volatile neighbour whose instability directly impacts the Northeast, and served as a reminder for China that influence does not necessarily translate into trust. “India does not offer Myanmar the same scale of money, infrastructure, or coercive leverage that…
Itanagar, June 20 (IANS) The Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh has revolutionised connectivity to Tawang by providing all-weather access, enhancing mobility, strengthening strategic infrastructure, and creating new opportunities for growth and development in the region, the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Saturday. The Sela Tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 9, 2024, is the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel at an altitude of 13,000 feet.Comprising two …
Itanagar, June 18 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Thursday highlighted the crucial role of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) in strengthening the state’s administrative framework and underscored the importance of transparency, accountability and merit‑based selection in all recruitment processes. During a meeting with APPSC Chairman Prof. Pradip Lingfa at Raj Bhavan, the Governor advised the Commission to conduct examinations and recru…
Itanagar, June 14 (IANS) The Indian Army and a telecommunications firm have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand mobile connectivity in remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh’s Kameng district in a major initiative aimed at improving communication infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life in border regions, officials said on Sunday.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that, in a significant step towards nation-building through military-civil integration, the Indian Army…