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11 Nov

Pakistan Shifts Cricket Venue as Lahore’s Pollution Hits Dangerous Levels

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Pakistan's pollution has taken a dangerous turn because of India. Islamabad has blamed the Diwali celebrations in India for the toxic air in Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province. An alarming situation has been created in the city as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore has dangerously risen above 600. Maryam Aurangzeb, a senior minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, directly blamed the smoke generated from fireworks during Diwali and stubble burning in Indian cities for this abnormal increase in pollution in the city's atmosphere. As Lahore's atmosphere has become toxic, the impact has also been felt in the…

10 Nov

“Manush Manusher Jonye”: A Valuable Treasury of Bhupen Hazarika’s Bengali Songs

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“I firmly believe that human beings exist for one another, and life exists for life itself. That is why I sing for the oppressed. I believe that the day my songs cease will be the day of my death.” These words encapsulate the philosophy that shaped the life and artistic journey of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Through his songs, writings and creative works, he gave voice to human struggles, hopes and aspirations. Coinciding with his birth centenary celebrations, Assam has witnessed the publication of ‘Manush Manusher Jonye’, a significant anthology of Bengali songs written, composed, translated and performed by Hazarika. The…

09 Nov

Toxic Air Blankets Delhi Post-Diwali: Authorities Deploy Anti-Smog Guns Across Capital

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Following intense Diwali festivities, the city of Delhi was engulfed in hazardous smog on Monday morning as the Air Quality Index breached 350 across the capital and surpassed the severe 400 threshold in multiple localities, compelling municipal authorities to roll out anti-smog guns to combat the rising pollution levels. Designed to simulate natural rainfall, an anti-smog gun operates via a vehicle-mounted water tank equipped with high-pressure propellers that atomize water into 50-to-100-micron nebulized droplets, which are shot up to 150 feet into the atmosphere at 30 to 100 liters per minute to absorb floating dust and trap PM2.5 and PM10…

02 Nov

Gangtok to Linkhimtar: Sikkim Showcases Diverse Terrain Through Single Relay Adventure

Preeti SinghLatest, Sikkim

The first-ever Relay Adventure Package of the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 commenced from Gangtok on Monday morning, bringing together a unique combination of aerial, road and river-based adventure experiences. The sortie, carrying 20 participants from different parts of the country, was flagged off from the Gangtok Helipad by Principal CEO, Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC), Gyurmie Yousal, in the presence of General Manager, STDC, Vijay Thapa. Prior to the departure, Assistant General Manager (Operations), Helicopter Division, STDC, Tejpal Pradhan, briefed the participants on key safety precautions and wished them a safe and enjoyable flight and a memorable journey. The…

30 Oct

Conservation Geneticist Udayan Borthakur Elected Fellow of the Prestigious Linnean Society of London

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Udayan Borthakur, a noted conservation geneticist from Assam, has been elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS), one of the world's oldest and most respected scientific societies devoted to natural history, established in 1788. With more than two decades of experience in wildlife research, Borthakur founded the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) at Aaranyak in 2008. The laboratory has been at the forefront of applying DNA technology to wildlife conservation and forensic investigations across Northeast India. His research has focused on several endangered and threatened species, including the greater one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, Asian elephant, leopard, and the White-bellied…

24 Oct

Swamy Accuses Centre of Hiding Actual Map and Denying Chinese Encroachment Since 2020

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Senior BJP leader and former MP Subramanian Swamy may move court against his own party's government! The veteran politician has come out strongly against the central government, accusing it of Chinese encroachment on Indian territory and of not making public the actual map of the border. In an explosive post on social media platform X, he said that even though he has been alerting Prime Minister Narendra Modi about this matter since 2020, the government has been denying the issue. Challenging this stand, the former BJP MP gave a clear indication that he would soon approach the Delhi High Court.…

12 Oct

Advisors Am Prasad Sharma and Shyam Pradhan Grace Inaugural Ceremony, Release Japanese Koi Carp

Preeti SinghLatest, Sikkim

The three-day Chirbirey River Fest commenced at Chirbirey at Jorethang on Saturday marking 25 years of the Sikkim Anglers’ Association’s (SAA) commitment to river stewardship and the conservation of river ecosystems. The festival is being organised by the SAA in collaboration with the Fisheries Department, Government of Sikkim. The inaugural programme was graced by Advisor to the Fisheries Department, Am Prasad Sharma, as the chief guest, and Advisor to the Cooperation Department, Shyam Pradhan, as the special guest. They were accompanied by MLA, Salghari-Zoom, and Advisor to the Transport and Skill Development Departments, Madan Cintury, and Secretary, Fisheries Department, Roshni…

09 Oct

Nobel Committee Honours Navi Pillay for Lifelong Fight Against War Crimes and Genocide

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The world's most prestigious 125th Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. This highest honour for the year 2026 has been conferred upon South Africa's eminent jurist and human rights activist Navanethem Navi Pillay. The Norwegian Nobel Committee made this historic announcement on Friday in recognition of her lifelong contribution to the protection of international law and the establishment of peace worldwide. The 85-year-old Indian-origin Tamil jurist had served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Pillay has played a pioneering role in the legal fight against war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity across the world. Announcing the…

09 Oct

Police Threatening Hotels and Hostels to Block Protesters: Sibal Tells Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the shutdown of metro and rail services in the capital in connection with the October 10 protest announced by the Cockroach Janata Party and opposition parties against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The court made it clear that completely shutting down basic public amenities and the right to mobility of the public in the name of controlling protests is not acceptable under any circumstances. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymallya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana heard petitions related to the restrictions imposed in Delhi on Friday.…

06 Oct

DIG Somashekar in Custody After Forgery and Sexual Assault Allegations Surface

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A notorious convict sentenced to life imprisonment was released from prison using forged Supreme Court orders. As the mystery behind this fraud unfolded, a terrifying case of moral depravity came to light. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Prisons Department, S. Somashekar, has finally been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting the convict's wife for a long period in exchange for releasing him with fake documents. This incident has sent shockwaves through the administrative and judicial circles of Karnataka. The incident dates back to 2018. Shankar, a convict sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast-track court in a 2004…