Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the use of biofertilisers to promote total organic farming is one of the key components of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, emphasising that sustainable agricultural practices are essential for ensuring healthier people and a healthier environment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating a Bioreactor Unit for Biofertiliser Production at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-N…
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Agartala/Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Even as parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were battered by heavy rains and floods, seven of the eight Northeastern states, barring Sikkim, recorded a massive deficiency in monsoon rainfall during June due to weak rain-bearing systems over the Bay of Bengal, the absence of active monsoon troughs, and the influence of El Nino, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said on Wednesday. According to IMD data, the Northeastern region, comprising eight state…
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) seized large sums of Indian currency along the India-Nepal border in Siliguri, West Bengal, officials said on Wednesday. The money was seized on Tuesday in two interceptions and was being taken to Nepal without any proper documentation.Two persons — an Indian and a Nepali citizen — have been detained and handed over to the Customs department for further legal proceedings.Large sums of money being taken to Nepal have to be disclosed at the bo…
New Delhi/Guwahati/Itanagar, June 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday reviewed the flood situation across the Northeast following incessant rainfall over the past several days and assured the affected states of full support from the Centre. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also visited Arunachal Pradesh to assess th…
Gangtok, June 30 (IANS) A 19-year-old youth has been arrested in Sikkim’s Gangtok in connection with an investigation into alleged links with the banned terror outfit Islamic State (IS), following a joint operation by the state police with assistance from the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday.The accused, identified as Md. Arju of Nam Nang locality in Gangtok, was arrested by the Sadar Police after Intelligence inputs suggested that an Instagram group, allegedly named “GIM (Group of Islami…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated gifts to Seychelles leaders during his three-day state visit to the archipelago nation, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage. PM Modi gifted Muradabadi Brass Tortoise to Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.The Muradabadi Brass Tortoise is a distinguished example of the renowned brassware tradition of Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, it showcases the region’s exceptional expert…
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) A young woman was allegedly murdered by her former lover, who slit her throat after inviting her for dinner in Bengaluru’s Mahalakshmi Layout area. The accused was arrested within hours of the crime, police said on Monday.The deceased has been identified as Anjali, while the accused is Rajiv, both residents of K.P. Agrahara in Bengaluru.According to police, Rajiv and Anjali had been in a relationship for the past couple of years after meeting at their workplace. Their f…
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…
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) More than 65,000 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets participated in yoga celebrations conducted across 215 locations in West Bengal and Sikkim till now since June 18, officials said on Saturday. These events were held ahead of the upcoming International Yoga Day 2026 on Sunday.This year’s theme is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and the participation of the cadets highlighted the growing commitment of India’s youth towards fitness, well-being and holistic living.Prime Minister N…