Monthly Archives: July 2023

Environmental conservation key concern for 21st century: President Murmu

New Delhi, 24 Jul: Threats of environmental degradation, depletion in forest cover, global warming and climate change are at the centre stage in the...

MoHUA panel recommends national authority on urban planning, modernising state town planning acts

New Delhi, 24 Jul: Establishing a national authority on urban planning and a national council of city regions, modernising state town planning acts and...

Inaugural goods train reaches Manipur’s Khongsang

IMPHAL, 24 Jul: The inaugural goods train reached Khongsang railway station in Manipur's Tamenglong district from Guwahati on Monday. In the wake of the prevailing...

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’...

ROME, 24 Jul: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged Russia to resume the internationally-brokered deal so grain can be shipped from...

China urges Japan not to disrupt chip industry after technology curbs take effect

BEIJING, 24 Jul: China’s government appealed to Japan on Monday not to disrupt the semiconductor industry after curbs on exports of Japanese chip-making technology...

India and Maldives strongly condemn terrorism

Male, 24 Jul: India and the Maldives on Monday strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, as both countries reaffirmed counter-terrorism...

11 killed as roof collapses at middle school gym in China’s far northeast,...

BEIJING, 24 Jul: Eleven people were killed when a roof collapsed at a middle school gymnasium in China’s far northeast, authorities said Monday. The incident...

Israeli parliament approves key part of judicial overhaul that has exposed deep fissures in...

JERUSALEM, 24 Jul: Israeli lawmakers on Monday approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system...

9 people killed in a plane crash in eastern Sudan as the war reaches...

CAIRO, 24 Jul: A civilian plane crashed after taking off from an airport in eastern Sudan, killing nine people, including four military personnel who...

3 Delhi Police cops suspended in Arunachal Fortuner cars theft case

ITANAGAR, 23 Jul: After Naharlagun Police Station OC Inspector Minli Geyi and Sub-inspector (SI) Sushant Jha were suspended in relation to a case involving...

Floods damage houses, properties in Dirang

BOMDILA, 23 Jul: Heavy floods have caused significant damage to houses and properties in Dirang circle of West Kameng district. Officials of the district disaster...

Arunachal women settle for bronze in 36th Sr Natl Tug of War C’ship

ITANAGAR, 23 Jul: Arunachal Pradesh settled for the bronze medal after defeating Assam 2-0 in the third place decider in the 36th Senior Women...

Houses, granaries reduced to ashes

BOLENG, 23 Jul: Eight houses and granaries were reduced to ashes in a fire accident that occurred in Gate village in Payum circle of...

BJP only party to address people’s aspirations: CM

JOLLANG, 23 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the BJP "is the only party that will address the aspirations the state's people," and...

Rijiju failed to address issues: Org

ITANAGAR, 23 Jul: The Arunachal West Parliamentary Youth Reformation (AWPYR) has alleged that union Earth Sciences Minister and the state's western constituency MP Kiren...

Environmentalists, Himalayan communities sound alarm over FCA bill

NEW DELHI, 23 Jul: As the Lok Sabha prepares for a crucial vote on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill-2023 during the ongoing monsoon session,...

The phantom of a UCC

Monday Musing On 27 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a call for introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country. His statement...

Guj  tribals observe bandh over Manipur violence

AHMEDABAD, 23 Jul: A shutdown was observed in tribal-majority regions of Gujarat on Sunday to protest against the failure of the BJP government in...

Rumours  fuelling violence in Manipur: Officials

IMPHAL, 23 Jul: The ethnic violence in Manipur that erupted on 3 May and has left over 160 dead has been largely fuelled by...

Tobacco products seized, destroyed

DAPORIJO, 23 Jul: A team of the Upper Subansiri district administration seized large quantities of tobacco products from shops within 100 yards of educational...