Daily Archives: January 8, 2024

Rukmini’s Arunachal connection: Narrative of myths, nationalism and political brownie point

ROING, 7 Jan: In recent times, attempts are being made to link Arunachal with the rest of India by spreading a myth that goddess...

The addictive world of social media

I would rather blame it on Senegalese-born Italian social media personality, Khaby Lame and UFC promoter Dana White for my Instagram reels addiction. If...

SC asks CPCB to conduct studies on pollution caused by stone crushing units

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: The Supreme Court has asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to conduct scientific studies and obtain data on the...

Mizoram will provide assistance to refugees from Myanmar: CM

AIZAWL, 7 Jan: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has said that his government will continue providing assistance to refugees from Myanmar and internally displaced people...

Nat’l integration camp underway

ITANAGAR, 7 Jan: A national integration camp is being hosted by Dera Natung Govt College (DNGC) here, as part of the initiative of the...

Cong deplores ‘arrest’ of two editors in Manipur, demands release

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: The Congress on Sunday strongly deplored the reported arrest of two editors of vernacular newspapers in Manipur and demanded their...

Memba community celebrates Druba festival in border village

GELLING, 7 Jan: The annual Druba festival, honouring the ancient traditions of the Memba community of Upper Siang district, was celebrated in Gelling village...

ABKESDU provides relief fund to families affected by fire accidents

PASIGHAT, 7 Jan: Members of the East Siang district unit of the Adi Bane Kebang (ABKESDU) on Sunday visited the families affected by the...

Health experts warn of heart attacks, eye complications

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: As winter tightens its grip, health experts have expressed concerns about heightened risks of heart attacks and also stressed the...

Bilkis Bano case: SC to deliver verdict on pleas against remission granted to convicts...

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Monday its verdict on the petitions challenging the remission granted to 11...

5 MPs selected for Sansad Ratna Awards

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: Five Lok Sabha members, including the BJP's Sukanta Majumdar and the Shiv Sena's Shrikant Eknath Shinde, have been selected for...

Cong urges people to participate in BJNY

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: The Congress on Sunday invited people, civil society organisations and all movements that stand for justice and protecting Babasaheb Ambedkar's...

Oyan United win 10th Mikong Winter T20 Cricket Tourney

RUKSIN, 7 Jan: Oyan United Cricket Club won the 10th Mikong Winter T20 Cricket Tournament, defeating KDO Brother of Mikong by six wickets in...

PG medical admission counselling to be in online mode: NMC

NEW DELHI, 7 Jan: Counselling for postgraduate medical admissions will be done only in online mode now and colleges will have to declare fees...

Centre holding talks with NE militants, treating J&K civilians as militants: Mufti

SRINAGAR, 7 Jan: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the Centre is holding talks with militants in the Northeast but treating ordinary...

Maldivian govt distances itself from ‘derogatory remarks’ against Modi

MALE, 7 Jan: The Maldivian government on Sunday distanced itself from a minister's "derogatory remarks" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, and...

Maldives, India need to foster better relations

The relation between India and the Maldives is once again showing signs of deep crack. Some sort of diplomatic row erupted after some members...