Yearly Archives: 2024

CRPF Bn constructs toilets at GMS

ITANAGAR, 29 Jan: The 138 Bn CRPF constructed two toilet blocks and repaired/renovated the existing two toilets at the Govt Middle School (GMS) in...

Training prog on crop diversification

PAMPOLI, 29 Jan: The East Kameng KVK conducted a two-day 'training-cum-awareness programme' on crop diversification for extension functionaries, here on 28 and 29 January. "The...

Sexual molestation of minors should be dealt with strictly

In a shocking incident, two minor girls were sexually assaulted by four adult men, including an IRBn constable. All four suspects, three of them...

Opp needs new language

BJP masterstroke By Poonam I Kaushish The caste genie unleashed by our polity nearly three decades ago is back in the heart of political discourse as...

Warning signs of religious fanaticism

Editor, Martyrs' Day is observed on 30 January to commemorate the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. A few days ago, on 22 January, residents of Manoharpur,...

CAA implementation within a week: Thakur

KOLKATA, 29 Jan: Union minister Shantanu Thakur on Monday said that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) would be implemented in the country within a...

Every year spent in school/varsity may improve life expectancy: Lancet study

NEW DELHI, 29 Jan: Every year spent in school or university may improve life expectancy, while not attending an educational institute could be as...

Time to identify real enemies: Manipur CM

IMPHAL, 29 Jan: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday said that the state is passing through a difficult phase and it is...

Govt extends ban on SIMI for 5 years

NEW DELHI, 29 Jan: The government on Monday extended the ban imposed on terrorist group Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for five years...

Adverse climate, delay in land acquisition, forest clearances pose challenges to BRO in NE

Guwahati, Jan 29 (PTI) Tough terrain, climate conditions and delay in land acquisition and forest clearances pose major challenges to the Border Roads Organisation...

‘Aaya Kumar, gaya Kumar’: Cong slams Nitish

NEW DELHI, 29 Jan: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with another "chameleon" and "aaya Kumar, gaya...

North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be...

SEOUL, 29 Jan: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firings of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines and also reviewed...

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus...

ST. PETERSBURG, 29 Jan: The leaders of Russia and Belarus met Monday to discuss ways to further expand their close alliance that has seen...

Seychelles coast guard rescues 6 Sri Lankan fishermen from boat hijacked by Somali pirates

COLOMBO, 29 Jan: The Seychelles coast guard on Monday rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen whose vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates two days earlier,...

Iran’s top diplomat seeks to deescalate tensions on visit to Pakistan after tit-for-tat airstrikes

ISLAMABAD, 29 Jan: Iran’s foreign minister was in Pakistan on Monday for talks on deescalating tensions after deadly airstrikes by Tehran and Islamabad earlier...

Italy’s Meloni opens Africa summit to unveil plan to boost development and curb migration

ROME, 29 Jan: Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni opened a summit of African leaders on Monday aimed at illustrating Italy’s big development plan for the...

Cong files police complaint against Suvendu Adhikari for ‘derogatory’ remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Kolkata, 29 Jan: The West Bengal Congress unit on Monday lodged a police complaint against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for his alleged "distasteful and...

India committed to working closely with Maldives govt for speedy implementation of flagship infra...

Male, 29 Jan: India on Monday said it is committed to working closely with the Government of Maldives for the speedy implementation of the...

US issued record 1.4 million visas to Indians in 2023, visitor visa appointment wait...

New Delhi, 29 Jan: The US processed a record 1.4 million visas to Indians in 2023, bringing down visitor visa appointment wait times by...

Gukesh finishes joint second in Masters, Mendonca wins Challenger

Wijk aan zee, 29 Jan: Grandmaster D Gukesh endured a heartbreak in the final tie-breaker against Wei Yi of China and had to be...