The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC), Guwahati, is organising a nationwide online quiz on “Viksit Bharat @2047: Role & Aspirations of the North Eastern Region of India” from August 11 to 15, as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.The online quiz aims to create awareness…
A study by Nagaland University has identified 47 non-timber forest products (NTFPs) across villages in Nagaland and Meghalaya, highlighting their significant contribution to the livelihoods, food security and local economies of forest-dependent tribal communities. The study, conducted across 20 villages covering 250 households, documented 47 plant- and animal-based NTFPs and assessed their collection patterns, utilisation…
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik, along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, launched the statewide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from the Golden Jubilee State Banquet Hall, Niti Vihar in Itanagar on Sunday.The campaign also commemorates the August Kranti Diwas (Quit India Movement Day) of 1942.On the occasion, the…
UEFA has confirmed that its boycott of FIFA competitions will continue.Despite Gianni Infantino remaining as President of football’s world governing body FIFA, the European football governing body UEFA has taken this decision.UEFA has made it clear that the decision was taken due to dissatisfaction with FIFA’s current management and policies. As a result of this…
Actor Pradeep Rawat, who became a household name for his role as Ashwatthama in the TV serial Mahabharat, passed away at the age of 74. The actor, who had been active in Indian cinema and television for over three decades, died on Tuesday. It was his portrayal of Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra’s popular serial Mahabharat…
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is set to form its Assam state committee, with the process expected to begin after the organisation’s upcoming meetings in Maharashtra and Delhi. CJP National Media Coordinator Sheikh Sahiluddin Shah made the announcement at a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on Tuesday, held amid heavy police deployment. Shah…
Fresh after scripting history with her record-extending third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu called on Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in New Delhi today.Congratulating Mirabai Chanu on her remarkable achievement, Scindia praised her unwavering determination, discipline and perseverance, describing her success…
A B.Tech student of IIT-Guwahati died after falling into the Brahmaputra river.A police official said the incident took place on Saturday when two students of the institute were walking along the riverbank near the institute.“Suddenly, both of them fell into the river. After being informed, an SDRF team from a nearby camp reached the spot…
Taking a strict stand on the ongoing land encroachments in the World Heritage Site Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, the Gauhati High Court has issued interim directions to the state government and concerned authorities to ensure that no new encroachments or entry takes place in the park. The division bench of Chief Justice Ashutosh…
Advancing its resolute commitment to eradicate substance abuse and empower the youth, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM), successfully hosted a comprehensive Anti-Drugs Awareness Programme today. Held at the State Guest House, Taraghar, the event was anchored by the powerful theme, “Pulse of…
