Image for representational purpose only. File Photo: Special Arrangement As the northeast monsoon is expected to be intense, additional measures are being taken in low-lying areas based on councillors’ requests, said Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan on Saturday (October 11, 2025). “The amount of rainfall during the northeast monsoon may be high this year, as per … Read more
Imphal, Churachandpur decked up to greet PM Modi on first visit since ethnic conflict erupted As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Manipur on Saturday (September 12, 2025), his first since ethnic violence erupted in the State in May 2023, Imphal and Churachandpur, the two places where he is expected to lead … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern States. File | Photo Credit: Assam CM Office via PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern States on Sunday (March 16, 2025) to review the implementation of the Bharatiya … Read more
Luca reversible quilt | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The story of Junekeri’s design began with the fusion of Sikkim’s green landscapes and the vivid colours of Ajmer’s desert backdrop. Sharing a deep love for design and craftsmanship, mother-daughter duo Sudha and Ayessha Gurung specialise in home textiles and interior objects and are now finding takers … Read more
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the low pressure area is likely to move northeastwards, intensify further and reach northeast & adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal by Friday, May 23 evening. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Low Pressure Area (LPA) over southwest and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal moved northeastwards and lies over westcentral … Read more
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reviewing the progress of work in Ram Nagar on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday visited various parts of Chennai to take stock of the ongoing roadworks. He later held a meeting and instructed the Chief Secretary, Shiv Das Meena, to monitor the progress across … Read more
Hoolock gibbon. Photo: Special Arrangement GUWAHATI The conservation status of India’s only ape was a cause for concern at a global event on gibbons held a week ago in China. Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. The hoolock gibbon, unique to … Read more
GUWAHATI The United Christian Forum of North East India (UCFNEI) has expressed anguish over the demolition of three churches in Manipur and the alleged manhandling of two church elders from Meghalaya who attended post-Easter celebrations in Bihar’s Patna. On April 11, the Manipur government razed three churches – one each of Catholic, Baptist and Lutheran … Read more
Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the ‘Dikshant Parade’ of the IPS probationers of the 74 RR batch at SVPNA, Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: Twitter/@AmitShah After eight years, the BJP-led government at the Centre has been substantially successful in controlling terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency in the North-East and Left wing extremism, Union Home … Read more
Fizz and fries: Consumption of fried food and aerated drinks vary across States in India Consumption of fried foods and aerated drinks is relatively higher in Goa, many Northeastern and eastern States as compared to the rest of India, according to data from the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS)-5 conducted in 2019-21. According to … Read more