Dipa Karmakar, India’s first Gymnast in Olympics, Retires at 31 After a Trailblazing Career
Known for her daring performance of the Produnova Vault, she narrowly missed an Olympic medal in 2016 but inspired a new generation of athletes. India’s first gymnast in Olympics, Dipa Karmakar, who hails from Tripura, announced her retirement from the game at the age of 31 on Monday.Sharing the news on social media platform X, […]
East Indian Association of Applied Psychology (NEIAAP) and Cotton University Observes World Mental Health Month To Raise Awareness
The workshop provided both theoretical insights and practical training in mindfulness-based interventions. The North East Indian Association of Applied Psychology (NEIAAP) and Cotton University, Guwahati, in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Health Psychology (IAHP), observed World Mental Health Month by organizing a National Workshop titled “Harnessing Mindfulness: The Path to Stress-Free Living.” Held today […]
Temporary Employees to Get Salaries Before Dashain Festival, Leave Without Pay for Those Who Did Not Attend Office After Polls
Temporary employees who were appointed before the election but failed to report to work during and after the election would be placed under the leave without pay category. In some good news for temporary employees of Sikkim, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has issued orders for the swift release of their salaries ahead of the […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Sikkim from Oct 10-12 to Inaugurate Memorial for GLOF Victims
Notably, this will be his first visit to the state after the GLOF disaster that severely affected the region. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Sikkim from October 10 to 12, 2024. During his two-day Sikkim visit the Defence Minister will inaugurate Bardang’s Preyna Stal, a memorial built in honour of the Army personnel who […]
Manipur Film Director AC Rinsing Represents State at Busan International Film Festival with Debut Film Samkhok
Ukhrul filmmaker AC Rinsing’s debut film highlights the rich culture of the Tangkhul Nagas AC Rinsing, a talented filmmaker from Ringui village in Ukhrul district, has been selected to represent Manipur at the esteemed 2024 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea. The festival runs from October 2 to 11, and Rinsing’s debut film, […]
Communal Violence in Tripura: 1 Killed, 2 Injured in Police Firing
The clashes, which broke out in the Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura district, prompted the police to fire several rounds and resort to lathi charges in different phases to control the escalating situation. Atleast one person died while two others were injured reportedly in police firing as several shops were looted and set ablaze in […]
Massive Landslides Block Key Road in Arunachal’s West Kameng; Dozens of Vehicles Stranded
Incessant rainfall triggered massive landslides in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district, blocking the vital Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road. Dozens of vehicles are stranded, while efforts are underway to clear the debris. Heavy and continuous rainfall has caused massive landslides in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district, leading to the blockage of the strategic Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road. The landslides, which […]
Opposition to Upper Siang Dam Continues, Villagers Unite Against Proposed Multi-Purpose Storage Dam
The protestors demanded that the government reconsider the project due to its potential impact on local communities and the environment. In the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed 12,500 MW Upper Siang Multi-Purpose Project, the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) intensified its protests today. Despite heavy rain, around 8,000 villagers took to the streets in Geku, […]
NIA Cracks Down on Jaish-e-Mohammad: 7 Arrested in Assam’s Goalpara, Nationwide Raids Continue
Assam CM Himanta said the arrests validate concerns about Islamist terror presence in the state. In a coordinated nationwide operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested seven terrorists affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group in Assam’s Goalpara district. These arrests were part of a larger crackdown that spanned 22 locations across several states, including Jammu […]