Bobby Hano: It all began with a casual conversation about the festival with Anup Kutty and continued as we spearheaded it till the end. Reflecting on the first year brings back a flood of vivid memories. It was a truly transformative experience, filled with excitement, challenges, and remarkable moments that have … Read more
Month: July 2023
Manipur: Farmer shot at, over 2,200 security men deployed in paddy fields
Imphal: After a farmer was shot at by unidentified gunmen on Saturday, over 2,200 security personnel have been deployed at vulnerable paddy fields in Manipur. The Manipur government has taken the measures to facilitate the plantation of paddy rice at vulnerable places in eight districts of the northeastern state, where there have … Read more
Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates National Law University in Shillong
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday inaugurated the National Law University (NLU) at the temporary campus located in Mayurbhanj Complex in Shillong. Chief Minister Sangma in his speech stressed the importance of documenting and codifying customary and tribal laws. He expressed his vision for NLU to become a … Read more
Assam: Guwahati airport gears up for monsoon, takes steps to mitigate flood risk
Guwahati: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati has increased its preparedness to deal with the flash floods in the city in the wake of the forecast of heavy monsoon rain this year in Assam, an official said on Saturday. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) said that a number of safety procedures … Read more
Weather Update: From Kashmir To Delhi And Kerala, Rain Wreaks Havoc; IMD Issues Warning For Many Places
ight to heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital in the early hours on Sunday, for the second day straight with the weather department predicting more showers in the next few days. In its daily weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy rainfall is likely to occur … Read more
US Treasury Secretary: US, China Must Work Together to Fight Global Warming
The world’s two largest economies – the United States and China – must work together to fight the “existential threat” of global warming, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday in Beijing at meeting with Chinese government officials and climate experts. “As the world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases … Read more
Ukraine war reaches 500 days, UN laments 9,000 civilians killed
More than 9,000 civilians, including 500 children, have been killed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the United Nations has said, condemning the cost to civilians as the war in Ukraine reached the 500-day mark. The UN’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said in a statement on … Read more
Railways to slash fares of AC chair car, executive classes by up to 25%, Vande Bharat passengers to benefit
Fares of AC chair cars and executive classes of all trains, including Vande Bharat, and those with Anubhuti and Vistadome coaches will be reduced by up to 25 per cent, depending on occupancy, a Railway Board order has stated. The fares will also depend on those of competitive modes of … Read more
Dutch prime minister announces resignation after ruling coalition fails to agree on migration policy
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced his resignation and that of his Cabinet on Friday, citing irreconcilable differences within his four-party coalition about how to rein in migration. The decision by the Netherlands’ longest-serving premier means the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of … Read more
Biden approves cluster munition supply to Ukraine
President Biden has approved the provision of U.S. cluster munitions for Ukraine, with drawdown of the weapons from Defense Department stocks due to be announced Friday. The move, which will bypass U.S. law prohibiting the production, use or transfer of cluster munitions with a failure rate of more than 1 … Read more