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24 Mar

Man attacks scribe during press conference inside Press Club

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Kolkata: A journalist was on Tuesday assaulted by an unidentified person during a media conference held on the premises of the century-old Press Club here, police said. The attacker managed to flee and a probe into the matter was initiated after Press Club officials lodged a complaint with the police. The incident happened during a press conference organised by the All India Ekta Foundation, a youth organisation. "The man suddenly attacked the journalist after he asked a question. Other journalists and the staff of the Press Club intervened and he managed to flee," a person who was present at the…

24 Mar

British Council launches 7th edition of Five Films for Freedom, world’s largest LGBTIQ+ digital campaign

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Indian short film part of the watchlist, screenings and workshops across India Partners with The Queer Muslim Project in India and to hold Covid-sensitive community screenings in Guwahati and TezpurLocal language subtitles introduced for engaging greater audiences across the world, including Hindi Skill-building workshop with LGBTIQ+ participants from across India and Nepal on using digital storytelling as a tool for creative self-expression and community buildingAll films are available to view till 28 March 2021 via the British Council Arts YouTube channel. Guwahati/Tezpur, 23 March 2021: British Council brings the seventh edition of Five Films For Freedom, the world’s largest LGBTIQ+ digital…

24 Mar

Organisations flay March 20 assault incident: Nagaland

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Khetoi Village Union Dimapur (KVUD), Sumi Community Purana Bazar ‘B’ Village and Purana Bazar ‘B Village Council have separately condemned the alleged assault incident that occurred at Purana Bazar ‘B’ village on March 20, 2021. In a press release, KVUD president Kiyevi Yepthomi and general secretary Ikavi Sumi claimed that one Kakuho Awomi (Ex-GB, Padampuphuri, Dimapur), Hoshemu Awomi and other accomplices forcefully entered the residence of its member Hovukhu Awomi, and damaged the property, assaulted the family members and attempted to kill its member. KVUD said FIR has been registered with the East police station, but the two accused have…

24 Mar

BJP quiet over China building dam on Brahmaputra river, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

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Congress General Secretary Priyanka said on Sunday that China has been constructing a dam on Brahmaputra river, but the BJP government is doing nothing to protect the river, which plays a big role in the lives and economy of the people of Assam. Addressing three election rallies at Jorhat, Nazira and Khumtai in eastern Assam, Priyanka said that with the construction of the dam by China, much damage will be done to the Brahmaputra river. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to Assam for poll campaign several times, but he did not utter a single word on the vital issue, nor…

24 Mar

Kohima observes ‘World Obtometry Day’: Nagaland

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World Obtometry Day was observed with a training of school teachers on vision checking at Directorate of School Education (DoSE), here on Tuesday organised by Nagaland Optometry Association (NOA).In a short speech, DoSE principal director, Shavanas C highlighted the importance of a person’s vision and how people often overlooked the need to take care of their eyes.Sharing experiences on how he had to wear spectacles from a young age because of poor eyesight, Shanavas said it was important for a student to have good sight to perform better at school.He lauded NOA for coming up with the event and expressed…

23 Mar

H’ness CB350 Quest for India’s Land of the Rising Sun

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.(HMSI) in association with Arunachal Tourism announced the first edition of Honda SunChasers 2021 – H’ness Quest for the Land of the Rising Sun. During this 7-day 800 km expedition, 11 expert riders will saddle up on their H’ness CB350 explore the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Honda SunChasers 2021 was flagged-off from Ruksin in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh by Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director, Sales & Marketing, HMSI and Mr. Pasang Dorjee Sona, Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly along with other senior officials from Honda 2Wheelers India and Arunachal Pradesh government. On…

23 Mar

Orientbell Tiles now in Dimapur

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In a legacy that spans over four decades, Orientbell Tiles,one of the most professionally-run tile brands is extending its reach and is now also available at Vrinda Entrade, Dimapur, Nagaland.Orientbell Tiles is constantly trying to make the selection and buying of tiles easy. The addition of Vrinda Entrade in Orientbell Tiles’ wide network of 2500+ channel partners is one more step to make their tiles easily available. Mr Mahesh Pareek, owner, Vrinda Entrade says, “As we move towards to accept the new normal, this association with Orientbell Tiles to provide the consumers with a variety of tiles collection will simplify…

23 Mar

Hansal Mehta responds to Kangana Ranaut’s tweet about him: ‘Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn’

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Hansal Mehta responds to Kangana Ranaut's tweet about him: 'Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn': Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has responded to actor Kangana Ranaut, who mentioned him and his contemporaries -- filmmakers Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra -- in a tweet on Sunday. Kangana and Hansal worked together on Simran, and reportedly feuded on set.: On Sunday, Kangana shared a picture of the three filmmakers' January meeting with politician Sharad Pawar. She asked why no eyebrows were raised at the meeting, while she's frequently questioned about her political allegiances. Hansal, responding to a person's tweet noting that Kangana…

23 Mar

Priyanka Chopra’s New York restaurant Sona ready to open doors, holds ‘puja’.

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Priyanka Chopra’s New York restaurant Sona ready to open doors, holds ‘puja’.Maneesh, in his emotional note about Sona finally seeing the light of the day, wrote, “This morning at SONA, we conducted a small puja or blessing ceremony. We’ll be seeing our first guests very soon and it was important to both @priyankachopra and myself that we hold a puja before our doors are officially open. It was so special to gather in this way. Friends & supporters of @sonanewyork from India to London to California joined in. This morning’s ceremony was especially poignant since, in September 2019, we did…

23 Mar

Education Minister Pays Tribute To Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev On ‘Shaheed Diwas’ Event At DU

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Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at an event organised on Tuesday by Delhi University on the occasion of 'Shaheed Diwas'.March 23 is observed as 'Shaheed Diwas' to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who were executed by the British government for killing British police officer J P Saunders. The trio wanted to avenge the death of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai. "The names of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and his associates Shivaram Hari Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, the founders of the Indian Independence movement, are inscribed in golden…