Monthly Archives: December 2021

Centre will appoint new chief secretary with working knowledge of Mizo language: CM

Aizawl, Dec 6 (PTI) Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday said that the Centre would appoint a new chief secretary for the state, who...

National Shooting Championships: Rahi Sarnobat wins women’s 25m pistol event; Manu Bhaker collects bronze

New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI): Reigning Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat stamped her authority in women's 25m pistol event, winning her third successive title...

Premier League: Under-fire Rafa Benitez gets Everton’s board’s ‘full support’ despite eight-game winless run

Liverpool, Dec 6 (AFP): Rafa Benitez was given the “full support” of Everton's board on Monday amid a drastic downturn in the team's results...

Asia Youth Para Games: Indian shuttlers win 16 medals; Palak, Sanjana, Hardik clinch three...

New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI): Tokyo Paralympian Palak Kohli, Sanjana Kumari and Hardik Makkar secured three medals each as the Indian badminton contingent finished...

Champions League: ‘I have full confidence in my team,’ says Simeone as Atletico face...

Madrid, Dec 6 (AFP): Diego Simeone says he backs his Atletico Madrid players to prevail in their must-win final Champions League group match with...

Bundesliga: Lucas Hernandez describes injury right after move to Bayern Munich as ‘worst moment...

  Munich, Dec 6 (AFP): World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez revealed on Monday how his record-breaking move to Bayern Munich turned into a nightmare with...

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton slams ‘over the limit’ Max Verstappen after chaos

Jeddah, Dec 6 (AFP): Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton lashed out at title rival Max Verstappen after Sunday's gripping Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, describing...

Pak FM writes to top UN officials highlighting Kashmir issue

Islamabad, Dec 6 (PTI) Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has written another letter to the top UN officials highlighting the Kashmir issue, the...

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi convicted in further blow to democracy

Bangkok, Dec 6 (AP) Aung San Suu Kyi, the civilian leader of Myanmar who was ousted in a de facto coup this year, was...

‘Challenges’ had overpowered vast opportunities in Sino-India ties, Indian envoy Misri tells Chinese FM

Beijing, Dec 6 (PTI) Outgoing Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri on Monday had a virtual farewell call on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...

WHO: No ”doomsday,” but malaria fight disrupted by pandemic

Geneva, Dec 6 (AP) The World Health Organization said Monday that the global response to the longtime threat of malaria has taken a hit...

Remains of Sri Lankan national lynched by mob in Pakistan arrives in Colombo

Colombo, Dec 6 (PTI) The remains of a Sri Lankan national, who was lynched by a mob in Pakistan over allegations of blasphemy, were...

China tries to reassure on Evergrande as default fears rise

Beijing, Dec 6 (AP) China's central bank expanded the supply of money for lending Monday as Beijing tried to reassure its public and investors...

2 Pak Army pilots die as helicopter crashes in Pakistan occupied-Kashmir

Islamabad, Dec 6 (PTI) Two Pakistani Army aviation pilots were killed when their military helicopter crashed in Pakistan- occupied Kashmir, close to the Siachen...

Scientists developing chewing gum that could cut Covid transmission

Washington, Dec 6 (PTI) Scientists are developing a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein that serves as a "trap" for the SARS-CoV-2 virus,...

The state govt should deploy police/paramilitary personnel along the interstate boundaries with Assam to...

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14 civilians killed by security forces in Nagaland; 1 soldier killed

KOHIMA/GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI, 5 Dec: Security forces opened fire on civilians, killing 14 and injuring 11 more in Nagaland's Mon district in three consecutive incidents...

Black-necked cranes shortening their stay in Sangti

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 5 Dec: The black-necked cranes which annually visit Sangti valley in West Kameng district and Zemithang in Tawang during winter are increasingly...

Repeal AFSPA

Monday Musing Security forces massacred at least 14 Nagas in Oting, in Mon district of Nagaland, on the evening of 4 December. The civilians were returning...

Candlelight march taken out over RGU student’s death

Staff Reporter NIRJULI, 5 Dec: Hundreds of people took out a peaceful candlelight march on Sunday evening, seeking justice for Licha Tania, who died on...